Grade Level Resources for the OST Assessments

6th Grade

• 6th Grade Test Specifications
• 6th Grade OST Assessment Blueprint
• 6th Grade Performance Level Descriptors
• 6th Grade Question Stems by DOK and Standards
• 6th Grade Released/Sample RL & L Questions
• 6th Grade Released/Sample RI & L Questions
• 6th Grade Released/Sample W Questions
• 6th Grade Standards Used on Released Items
• 6th Grade Released Items/Practice Tests 2016-2023
• 6th Grade Passage Sets and Tracker

7th Grade

• 7th Grade Test Specifications
• 7th Grade OST Assessment Blueprint
• 7th Grade Performance Level Descriptors
• 7th Grade Question Stems by DOK and Standards
• 7th Grade Released/Sample RL & L Questions
• 7th Grade Released/Sample RI & L Questions
• 7th Grade Released/Samle W Questions
• 7th Grade Standards Used on Released Items
• 7th Grade Released Items/Practice Tests 2016-2023
• 7th Grade Passage Sets and Tracker

8th Grade

• 8th Grade Test Specifications
• 8th Grade OST Assessment Blueprint
• 8th Grade Performance Level Descriptors
• 8th Grade Question Stems by DOK and Standards
• 8th Grade Released/Sample RL & L Questions
• 8th Grade Released/Sample RI & L Questions
• 8th Grade Released/Sample W Questions
• 8th Grade Standards Used on Released Items
• 8th Grade Released Items/Practice Tests 2016-2023
• 8th Grade Passage Sets and Tracker

10th Grade

• 10th Grade Test Specifications
• 10th Grade OST Assessment Blueprint
• 10th Grade Performance Level Descriptors
• 10th Grade Question Stems by DOK and Standards
• 10th Grade Released/Sample RL & L Questions
• 10th Grade Released/Sample RI & L Questions
• 10th Grade Released/Sample W Questions
• 10th Grade Standards Used on Released Items
• 10th Grade Released Items/Practice Tests 2017-2023

Writing Resources for the OST Assessments

• Teaching Prompt-Driven Writing
• ODE Argumentation Rubric 6-12
• ODE Student Friendly Argumentation Rubric 6-12
• Writing Rubric Persuasive/Argument Guidance
• ODE Informational/Explanatory Rubric 6-12
• ODE Student Friendly Informational/Explanatory Rubric 6-12
• Writing Rubric Informative/Explanatory Guidance
• Writing Guide for OST Tests based on Rubrics
• Understanding Rubrics PPT from ODE
• Explanation for Zero Scores on Writing
• Ohio's Machine Scoring Process
• Machine Scoring FAQs
• ELA Strands WebPage Quick Link (Writing Strand)

Testing Resources for the OST Assessments

• ODE Portal (Practice Tests/Resources)
• ODE ELA Testing Page
• StudySync Assessments (Test Prep, Diagnostic, Readiness Screener, Benchmarks, and End-of-Unit)
• Active Test Preparation Ideas
• Increasing Testing Stamina
• OST Question Types
• Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Documents

Domain Crosswalk

• English 6-12 Tiered Resources Crosswalk for I-Ready Domain Results

The AP English Language and Composition Test is given in May. If you are an AP Language teacher, please be sure you are keeping up with the specifics for the course and the exam at AP Central's AP Language and Composition Page. 

• AP English Language Course Exam and Description
• AP English Language Course Exam and Description (Errata Sheet)
• AP English Language Course Walk-Through
• AP English Language Course-at-a-Glance
• AP English Language Scoring Rubrics
• AP English Language Scoring Rubrics (One-Pagers)
• AP English Language Scoring Guidelines

The AP English Literature and Composition Test is given in May. If you are an AP Literature teacher, please be sure you are keeping up with the specifics for the course and the exam at AP Central's AP Literature and Composition Page. 

• AP English Literature Course Exam and Description
• AP English Literature Course Exam and Description (Errata Sheet)
• AP English Literature Course Walk-Through
• AP English Literature Course-at-a-Glance
• AP English Literature Scoring Rubrics
• AP English Literature Scoring Rubrics (One-Pagers)
• AP English Literature Scoring Guidelines

The ACT is given several times throughout the year. Students with remediation free scores can use the test as an alternate graduation path to the OST assessments if the student scores at least a 22 on the Reading section and a 18 on the English section. 

• Changing to the Digital ACT 
• ACT English Online Practice Site
• ACT Reading Online Practice Site
• ACT Writing Online Practice Site
• How to prepare for ACT Sudy.com Site 
• ACT Guides and Practice Tests 2016-2024
• ACT English Standards
• ACT English Standards Worksheet
• ACT Reading Standards
• ACT Reading Standards Worksheet
• ACT Writing Standards
• ACT Writing Standards Worksheet

The SAT is given several times throughout the year. Students with remediation free scores can use the test as an alternate graduation path to the OST assessments. The SAT will be given to 11th Graders in the Spring.

• Changing to the Digital SAT (blog post)
• Evidence-Based Reading/Writing on the SAT
• SAT Suite of Assessments
• SAT Practice Tests
• SAT Online Practice Site via Kahn Academy

The PSAT/NMSQT is given to select 10th and 11th Graders in October. 

• PSAT Practice Site
• PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10 Practice Tests