What is the assessment conducted at the end of the year in Ohio State called?
What is the OST assessment schedule for 2019?
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)?
Are there any printable worksheets to help with Ohio State Test (OST) practice?

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).

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What is the OST assessment schedule for 2019?

The testing window for Ohio State Tests (OST) for 2019 is

English language arts – March 25 to April 26, 2019

Mathematics, Science and Social Studies – April 1 to May 10, 2019

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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.

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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

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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:

Selected Response (also known as multiple choice) items are composed of a question followed by a series of possible responses. Students must select the correct response or responses.

Technology Enhanced items make use of technology in the presentation of the item, the ways in which students respond, or both. TECR Questions include EBSR, Hot text, Table fill in, drop down equation, Multiple choice multiple answers, matching tables, numeric, equation item, graphic response, editing task choice etc

Constructed Response or Short Text items require students to supply an appropriate response rather than making a selection from a list of choices.

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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 namely:

Advanced

Accelerated

Proficient

Basic

Limited

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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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Are there any printable worksheets to help with Ohio State Test (OST) practice?

Yes, Lumos Learning provide a number of free printable worksheets to help students experience sample questions in the printed format.
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