2016-2017 Ohio's State Tests Resources
Ohio's State Tests in English, math, science and social studies are designed to provide evidence of where students are in their learning of the knowledge/skills outlined in Ohio's Learning Standards.
General Resources
General Resources
- " If You Only Have...15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 1/2 day, full day" Instruction and Assessment resources for Ohio Teachers and Admins
- Ohio School Board Approved Score % for District Report Cards
- Searchable Data Base for Graduation Results and Testing
- Overview of 2014-2015 Results
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Science/Soc Studies http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Testing/Testing-Results/Results-for-Ohios-State-Tests/Spring-2015-Highlights-of-Science-and-Social-Studies.pdf.aspx
ELA/Math http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Testing/Testing-Results/Results-for-Ohios-State-Tests/Spring-2015-Highlights-of-ELA-and-Math.pdf.aspx
General Testing Resources
- Ohio K-12 Help Portal - For all state assessment https://www.ohio-k12.help/
- Ohio Statewide Assessment FALL Rules Book Updated 9/6/2016 http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/OST_Fall-2016_Test_Administration_Manual.pdf
- Administration Manuals and Guidance Documents - including calculator policies, Troubleshooting tech, read-aloud guidance etc. http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/resources/?section=2-admin-manuals
- Safe Harbor Guidance - Teachers, Students, Districts http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Testing/State-Test-Updates-for-2015_2016/Safe_Harbor_Handout.pdf.aspx
- 2016-2017 Testing Calendar and FAQs http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Test-Dates/2016-2017-Testing-Dates
- Content Preparation for Ohio's State Tests - including test blueprints http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Ohios-State-Test-in-ELA-Math-Science-SocialStudies/State-Tests-Content-Preparation-for-Teachers
ACT Resources
- Ohio ACT Landing Page
- ACT Accommodations Guide
- ACT Test Accessiblity and Accommodations User Guide ONLINE TEST
- Fall 2016-2017 Test Administration
- Appendix K: Test Administrator Checklist [pdf]
- Appendix L: Online Testing Highlights and Script [pdf]
- Appendix J: Test Coordinator Checklist [pdf]
- tESTING tIMES http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/OH_State_Test_Times_for_Fall_2016.pdf
- FAQs on Student non-participation in testing and district report cards - ODE Office of Accountability.
- Accessibility and Accommodations Manual 2016-2017 Ohio's State Tests - This includes appendices relating to scribing, read aloud accommodations and more.
- Ohio Statewide Testing Portal - Testing Resources
- How to run a practice test/Infrastructure Trial http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/Establishing_Practice_TA-Sessions_Infrastructure_Trial.pdf
- Ohio Calculator Guidance 2016-2017 http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/OST_Fall-2016_TAM_AppendixC.pdf
- ODE Parent Night Power Point - Talking About Ohio's State Tests
- Updated Ohio Diagnostic Test Manual http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/Diagnostic-Assessments
- Helpful AIR Portal Guide to tools, and accommodation features http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ohio_Online_Sci-SS_PT_Guidance.pdf
- Screen Capture - Student Fields for Ohio TIDE - showing what accommodations/accessibility technology features need to be identified.
- Ohio AIR Portal - Test Administrator Practice Site now open http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Testing/State-Test-Updates-for-2015_2016/October-2015/State-test-administrators-encouraged-to-use-new-pr
Accessibility and Accommodations
- Accessibility and Accommodations Manual Ohio's State Tests - This includes appendices relating to scribing, read aloud accommodations and more.
- Ohio Statewide Assessment Pre ID File Template: It is important to download this now so that your counselors, Special Ed staff, Principals and EMIS staff are aware of the info that will need to be uploaded for the 2015-2016 State Tests in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies and the Alternate Assessments http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Testing/Testing-Forms-Rules-and-Committees/Documents-and-Forms/OH-Student-Pre-ID-File-layout-for-OCBA-and-Alternate.pdf.aspx
- ODE OPTIONAL Accommodations Refusal Form
- ODE OPTIONAL Emergency Accommodations Form
- Alternative Assessment AASCD - Performance Standards [Cut Scores] http://oh.portal.airast.org/oh_alt/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/AASCD_Performance_Standards_July2015.pdf
- Alternative Assessment AASCD Family Reports Interpretation Guide http://oh.portal.airast.org/oh_alt/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/OhioAASCD-Sp2015-Family-Report-Interpretive-Guide1.pdf
- Ohio State Tests AIR - Student fields for accommodations https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9B3v9o2K7IlMk5IRWNzRmFZckE/view?usp=sharing
- Helpful AIR User guide for tools and accommodation features http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ohio_Online_Sci-SS_PT_Guidance.pdf
- Screen Capture - Student Fields for Ohio TIDE - showing what accommodations/accessibility technology features need to be identified.
Teacher Tools
A. Technology Integration Resources To Prepare for Ohio’s State Tests
- Ohio Academic Content Standards Extended http://bit.ly/ODEStandardsExtend
- ODE Model Curriculums
- ODE Science Teacher Toolkit: standards, assessment resources, PD, lesson ideas, model curriculum all on one page.
- Ohio Standards Coalition Resource Page http://www.theohstandard.org/
- Ohio Resource Center - Models for Science Instruction
- Making Ohio’s Instructional Shifts http://achievethecore.org/dashboard/2/search/6/1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
- Achievethecore.org - Free Lesson Plan Resources, Assessment Resources and tools for evaluating materials alignment and assessment alignment, Interactive Math Coherence Map, Interactive Text Complexity tool and more.
- Tools to help you continue to develop standards aligned classroom materials
- Tips and strategies from teachers who are working with our standards
C. Ohio’s State Tests 2015-2016 ODE Testing Homepage
- Teacher Script - Spring Online Assessment http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/Spring16_Ohio_OnlineTestingChecklist.pdf
- ODE testing resources including tutorials and administration guides can be found here http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/resources/
- How to run a "practice" test session complete with teacher generated test code students use to practice starting a test. http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/Establishing_Practice_TA-Sessions_Infrastructure_Trial.pdf
- ODE Technology Practice Items can be found here http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/students-and-families/
- Released test items from 2014-2015 can be found here
- Writing Rubrics
- Rubric Gr 3-5 Informative/Explanatory Writing Ohio State Tests http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/ELA_Rubric_Informational_G3-5.pdf
- Rubric Gr 3-5 Opinion Writing Ohio State Tests http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/ELA_Rubric_Opinion_G3-5.pdf
- Rubric Gr 6-12 Informative/Explanatory Writing Ohio State Tests http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/ELA_Rubric_Informational_G6-12.pdf
- Rubric Gr 6-12 Argumentation Writing Rubric Ohio State Tests http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/ELA_Rubric_Informational_G6-12.pdf
- Calculator Guidance and Math Reference Sheets
- 2015-2016 Calculator Guidance from ODE
- Grade 6-8 bit.ly/ODECalc6-8
- Guidance for Paper Pencil Tests - Filling in Math Grids for Student Responses
- Gr 3 http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/Ohio_G3_Math_Directions_for_Response_Grids.pdf
- Gr 4-5 http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/Ohio_G4-5_Math_Directions_for_Response_Grids.pdf
- Gr 6-10 http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/Ohio_G4-5_Math_Directions_for_Response_Grids.pdf
- Performance Level Descriptors - Use these to develop a common understanding of what students should be able to know/do by grade level standard at each of Ohio's 5 performance levels.
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Grade 3 Mathematics [PDF]Grade 4 Mathematics [PDF]Grade 5 Mathematics [PDF]Grade 6 Mathematics [PDF]Grade 7 Mathematics [PDF]Grade 8 Mathematics [PDF]Algebra I [PDF]Geometry [PDF]Integrated Mathematics I [PDF]
Grade 5 Science PLDs [PDF]
Grade 8 Science PLDs [PDF]
American Government PLDs [PDF]
American History PLDs [PDF]
Biology PLDs [PDF]
Physical Science PLDs [PDF]- Use this to develop or revise your own assessments aligned to standards
D. Ohio Score Reports 2014-2015
- ELA/Math Performance Level Descriptors - What can kids do who scored 1,2,3,4,5 - Limited, Basic, Proficient, Advanced and Accelerated?
- ELA
- Math
- Released Test Items 2014-2015 ELA/Math
- Science/Social Studies Performance Level Descriptors
- Grade 5 Science PLDs [PDF]
- Grade 8 Science PLDs [PDF]
- American Government PLDs [PDF]
- American History PLDs [PDF]
- Biology PLDs [PDF]
- Physical Science PLDs [PDF]
E. Communicating with Parents About Ohio’s New Learning Standards and Ohio’s Next Generations Assessments
Technology Team Tools
- Guidance for Week of Nov 16 Infrastructure Trial Updated 10/30/2015
- Quick Guide To Error Codes in AIR Platform
- System Requirements for Online Testing
- Tech Specifications Manual
- Secure Browser Installation Manual
- Please note the following:
- Schools that used the AIR SecureTest App for Chromebooks, iPads or Android devices during the spring 2015 test window do not need to download a new version for the 2015-16 school year. The same versions may be used for the 2015-16 school year.
- AIR expects to release the Linux Secure Browser later this fall.
- Microsoft released the Windows 10 operating system in July 2015. Apple is expected to release the Mac 10.11 operating system in 2015-16 as well. Although AIR cannot guarantee support for these systems in 2015-16, AIR will work to support both within 90 days of official release. Please note that new Secure Browsers may be required.
- Long Term Support Plan
Student Tools
- Portal For Ohio State Assessments - Practice Site and Tutorials http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/students-and-families/
Parent Score Reports for PARCC ELA and Math tests from 2014-2015 will be available in November - see what they will look like http://www.parcconline.org/parent-score-reports
OHIO LEARNING STANDARDS RESOURCES
FEBRUARY 7 & 8 2015 ASSESSMENT LITERACY WORKSHOP RESOURCES
Saturday Resources and PPTs bit.ly/FebShiftsResc
Specific Documents and Links that were requested:
- Teacher Videos:
- Ohio Teacher's Showcase project series on YouTube. A full playlist will show up on the right when you open the page. Scroll down for each video to find the teacher's complete lesson plans. bit.ly/ODETeachShowcase
- Teaching Channel Planning Instruction with PARCC toolsVideos https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/tools-for-teaching-to-the-standards-parcc
- Recording Paper Based Responses bit.ly/PaperBasedResp
- Highlighter and Stray Marks Guidance bit.ly/PARCCHighlighters
- Rulers and Protractors Clarification http://www.parcconline.org/sites/parcc/files/PARCC%20Math%20Tools%20Policy%2011-7-14-3_0.pdf
- Clarification on AIR enhanced accessibility features - Start on page 20 of http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/SP15-Ohio-TCM.pdf
- Parent Guidance
- PTA http://www.ptacommoncore.org/
- Ohio's New State Assessments Nice resource page http://nextgen.nwoca.org/
ODE page for Assessment Literacy
Cathryn Shaw Cathryn.Shaw@escco.org
Holly Lavender Holly.Lavender@mvesc.org
Elizabeth Wolfe Elizabeth.Wolfe@mcesc.org
Shannon Pence spence@auglaizeesc.org
Thomas Rounds Thomas.Rounds@esc-cc.org
Tom Musgrave Tom.Musgrave@fcesc.org
SEPTEMBER 2015 WORKSHOP RESOURCES
- Keynote PPT
- ELA/Literacy and Math Breakout Session PPTs and Handouts
- Communications 101 PPT
- Teacher and Principal OHNLS/NGAToolkit - includes links to specific Achievethecore.org resources, test blueprints, performance level descriptors, PBA resources and more
- Achievethecore.org homepage
- Full PD Sessions on making instructional shifts - with ppts/handouts
- iTunes U free courses
- Instructional Practices Guides
- Informational Text - Text Complexity Rubric
- Text Complexity Resources k-12
- Instructional Shifts Resources
- Printable Business Card Sized "Instructional Shifts"
- Assessment Alignment Tool - Math
- Annotated Mini-Assessments Math
- Annotated Mini-Assessment - ELA/Literacy
- ODE Quality Review Rubric Resources
- ODE YouTube Video Series http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDB1C5-YO_jhShjYsF2a-yjyA-7CUsLHD
- ELA Rubrichttp://tinyurl.com/o6kpz3
- Math Rubric http://tinyurl.com/mdgpg53
- Science Rubric http://tinyurl.com/q45hbun
- Social Studies Rubric http://tinyurl.com/p6qog7c
- ODE Ohio New Learning Standards Homepage
- ELA Alignment Toolkit Phase 3: http://bit.ly/OHNLSELA
- Math Alignment Toolkit Phase 3: http://bit.ly/OHNLSMath
- Mathematics Curriculum Requirements For Graduation: http://bit.ly/OHMathGrad
- Science Alignment Toolkit Phase 3: http://bit.ly/OHNLSSci
- Social Studies Alignment Toolkit Phase 3: http://bit.ly/OHNLSSocStudies
- CLOSE Reading Resources - all content areas
- Math Practices Resources - across all content areas
- Technology Integration Resources - across grades/content areas for standards and assessments.
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