Ohio's State Test ELA (Grades 3-8)
OST ELA is the spring summative test in reading and writing for grades 3 through 8, aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards for ELA.
- When given:
- spring
- Frequency:
- annual
Tests that do not fit the buckets above.
OST ELA is the spring summative test in reading and writing for grades 3 through 8, aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards for ELA.
OST Mathematics is the spring summative math test for grades 3 through 8, aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards for Mathematics.
OST Science is the grade 5 spring science test, aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards for Science.
OST Science is the grade 8 spring science test, aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards for Science.
End-of-course exam in Algebra I, typically grade 8 or 9. Required for graduation under Ohio's high school diploma pathways.
End-of-course exam in Geometry, typically grade 9 or 10.
End-of-course exam in English II, typically grade 10.
End-of-course exam in Biology, typically grade 9 or 10.
End-of-course exam in American Government, typically grade 11 or 12.
End-of-course exam in American History, typically grade 10 or 11.
Ohio funds the ACT or SAT (district choice) for all 11th-grade students as part of its accountability and college and career readiness measure.
Federally administered sample-based assessment in reading, mathematics, science, and writing. NAEP results inform state-by-state comparisons rather than individual student or school accountability.