This page answers frequently asked questions about Ohio State Tests (OST) by Teachers, Parents and Students
How Ohio state test score ranges defined?
What is the assessment conducted at the end of the year in Ohio State called?
What is the OST testing window for 2020?
How many sessions are there for each Ohio State Test (OST)?
What is the duration of Ohio State Test (OST)?
Is there any break in between the Ohio State Test (OST) sessions?
What are the question types in Ohio State Test (OST)?
How many points are allocated for each session in Ohio State Test (OST)?
What standards are assessed in Ohio State Test (OST)?
How are the performance levels assessed in Ohio State Test (OST)?
What is the calculator policy for Ohio State Test (OST)?
How will StepUp® help my child prepare for Ohio State Test (OST)?
What are the resources available to help prepare my child for Ohio State Test (OST)?
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How Ohio state test score ranges defined?
Ohio reports five performance standards – Limited, Basic, Proficient, Accelerated or Advanced. The test scores ranges from 559 to 845 based on subject & grade.
What is the assessment conducted at the end of the year in Ohio State called?
The assessment conducted at the end of the year in Ohio State is called Ohio State Test (OST)
What is the OST testing window for 2020?
The testing window for Ohio State Tests (OST) for 2020 is
English language arts – March 23 to April 24, 2020
Mathematics, science and social studies – March 30 to May 8, 2020
How many sessions are there for each Ohio State Test (OST)?
The Ohio State Test (OST) is administered in 2 Parts as per below details:
ELA:
Grades 3-5
Part One: Reading and one Extended Writing Response
Part Two: Reading only
Grades 6 through English Language Arts II
Part One: Reading and one Extended Writing Response
Part Two: Reading and one Extended Writing Response
Math:
Grades 3 to 8 consists of 2 parts – Part 1 and Part 2, mainly consists of Multiple choice and Technology enhanced questions.
What is the duration of Ohio State Test (OST)?
The duration of the Ohio State Test (OST) is as follows:
Grade 3 to 5
ELA : Part 1 and Part 2- 90 minutes each
Math : Part 1 and Part 2 – 75 minutes each
Grade 6 to 8
ELA : Part 1 and Part 2- 105 minutes each
Math : Part 1 and Part 2 – 90 minutes each
Is there any break in between the Ohio State Test (OST) sessions?
No, there is no break between a single part of of Ohio State Test (OST).
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What are the question types in Ohio State Test (OST)?
The question types in Ohio State Test (OST) include
ELA:
Grades 3-5
Part One: Reading and one Extended Writing Response
Part Two: Reading only
Grades 6 through English Language Arts II
Part One: Reading and one Extended Writing Response
Part Two: Reading and one Extended Writing Response
Math:
Grades 3 to 8 consists of 2 parts – Part 1 and Part 2, mainly consists of Multiple choice and Technology enhanced questions.
How many points are allocated for each session in Ohio State Test (OST)?
The points for each session of Ohio State Tests (OST) is as follows:
ELA:
Grade 3 to 5: 40 – 42 points
Grade 6 to 8: 60 – 62 points
Math:
Grade 3 to 5: 49 – 51 points
Grade 6 to 8: 52 – 54 points
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What standards are assessed in Ohio State Test (OST)?
The State Board of Education has adopted Ohio’s Learning Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts.
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How are the performance levels assessed in Ohio State Test (OST)?
There are five performance levels of achievement in each subject area.
These are :
- Advanced.
- Accelerated.
- Proficient.
- Basic and .
- Limited. .
What is the calculator policy for Ohio State Test (OST)?
The calculator policy for Ohio State Test (OST) is as follows:
Calculators are not required for Grade 3 to 5. Calculators are allowed for grade 6,7 –
Part 2 and Grade 8- Part 1 and 2.
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How will StepUp® help my child prepare for Ohio State Test(OST)?
The Lumos StepUp® provides
(a) Online access to TWO Full-length (OST) Ohio State Practice Tests .
(b) Workbooks to practice 30+ Math and 40+ ELA skills.
(c) Access to parent and student portals.
(d) Access to Teacher portal.
(e) Easy-to-use, advanced and real-time reports to help you identify areas of weakness and tailor personalized learning plans for your student.
(f) Student-centric approach, combined with instant feedback boosts student confidence and improves learning outcomes.
(g) StepUp® program can be accessed through a number of devices that include, PC, tablet and smartphones and it is available 24×7. This convenience helps enabling anywhere learning.
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What are the resources available to help prepare my child for Ohio State Test (OST)?
In addition to the Lumos StepUp® program benefits, you can also access sample
questions on Lumos Learning site by clicking on the button below
