Performance Level Descriptors for ELA and Math Now Available

Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) are the link between Ohio’s Learning Standards and performance standards. They were developed by Ohio educators and other content experts to recommend the most appropriate implementation of content and skills for Ohio’s State Tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics as part of the State Test Standard Setting process. The Ohio Department of Education and the American Institutes for Research (AIR) assembled panels of Ohio stakeholders to review actual test questions to define what students should know or be able to do at each performance level. The feedback from the Ohio stakeholders during the standard setting process was compiled and analyzed to determine the cut scores to rank student performance. The Ohio stakeholder recommendations for cut scores were shared with the State Board of Education and approved at the January 2016 board meeting.

Click the link below to view the PLD information.

Performance Level Descriptors link

Graduation Requirements for 2018 and Beyond

The Ohio Department of Education has released Graduation Requirements for 2018 and Beyond.  For each of the seven end-of-course state tests, a student earns one to five graduation points. Students have the potential to earn a total of 35 points. To meet this graduation option, a student must earn a minimum number of 18 points from all tests.

This graduation option gives the student flexibility in accumulating 18 points. A high score on one test can balance a low score on another test. A student must earn a total of at least four points on English tests, four points on math tests and six points on science and social studies tests.  

Click the link below to read how points can be accumulated.

18 Points on State Tests

AIR releases NEW testing materials and revised test specs

On 1/5/16, the Ohio Department of Education released new AIR testing materials and revised test specifications for the upcoming Ohio State Tests.  Please click the link below to read and access the updated information.

New testing materials and revised test specs

PARCC released test items for ELA and Math

PARCC has released sample test questions for ELA and Math. Even though, we no longer are testing with PARCC, these test questions could be used to prepare for upcoming state assessments. Please click the link below for further information.

PARCC released test items

Google Classroom now makes it easier to attach a Google Form!

Google has recently made Google Forms integration easier when using Google Classroom. Not only is it easier to attach a Google Form, but Google Classroom will also mark the form as "done" when a student completes the form. Click this LINK to view a tutorial on how this new feature works.

ELA and Math practice items

ODE has released practice items for spring ELA and math State Tests.  Students may log in to review 5-8 sample test items.  More items will be released as they continue to define State Tests.

http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/students-and-families/

ELA and Math Blueprints

The Test Blueprints for the new state tests for both ELA and Math have been released.  You can find those important documents at the following link under the General Resources link:
http://oh.portal.airast.org/ocba/resources/