Ohio’s State Test Resources

Table of Contents - Click on a link below to take you directly to the desired resources

Table of Contents - Click on a link below to take you directly to the desired resources

The resources found above the line are linked directly to state released assessment information in ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.  Resources below the line help support the implementation of Ohio’s Learning Standards.

General Tools for AIR Assessments

General Curriculum

English/Language Arts Resources

Math Resources

Science Resources

Social Studies Resources

Ohio’s State Tests Portal - Table of Contents

Music Resources

World Language Resources

Visual Arts Resources

Physical Education

Technology

Formative Assessment & Classroom Management Resources

The resources found above the line are linked directly to state released assessment information in ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.  Resources below the line help support the implementation of Ohio’s Learning Standards.

General Tools for AIR Assessments

• Ohio Student AIR Practice (2016-2017)
• Unit Testing Times (ELA/Math/SS/Science, 2016-2017)

• Describes the total amount of time for each subject area test

• Ohio's Accessibility Manual (2nd edition, 2016-2017)
• Test Coordinator's Checklist (2016-2017)
• Directions for Administration Manual (Fall 2016)
• Practice Test Guidance document (2016-2017)

• Information on all available tools and features on the tests.

• Test Blueprints - Click “General Resources”

• Blueprints: define the total number of tasks and/or items for any given assessment component, the standards measured, the item types, the point values for each, etc.

• Test Administrator User Guide (2016-2017) - This user guide is intended for test administrators responsible for proctoring tests with the Test Delivery System.
• Student Tutorials - Click on “Student Practice Resources” then “Student Tutorials and Tools”
• Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) - Click “Reporting Resources”

• PARCC Released items from 2015
• Next Generation Assessment Tools (sparcc)

• General resources/links by topic: math, ELA, Science, SS, Keyboarding, building assessments, and technology skills

• Technology Skills for Online Assessments

• Spreadsheet of technology skills needed at each grade level 3-12

• NWOCA Testing Resources

• Direct links to testing information, interactive technology practice links, sample questions, etc.

• INFOhio Testing Resources 

• Resources for practicing computer-based tools

• Practice Questions with Computer Enhancements (edcite)

• 100s of Common Core aligned, computer enhanced questions for class demonstration, or create a class (for free) and assign new assessments

• Problem-Attic 

• Repository of over 100,000 released test questions from around the U.S.
• Easily generate assessments in ELA, Math, Science & Social Studies  

• Authentic Assessment Toolbox

• Authentic Assessment tasks and rubrics for most subject areas and grade levels

• SMART Board Templates

• Pre-created lesson ideas for grade bands and subject area topics

• Kathleen Scalise Matrix on Computer-Based Assessment

• Determine how your assessment align with technology-based assessments based on interactive examples

• Sample McGraw-Hill online tests (not currently available)

• Gives students another sample test to practice online skills

• AIR practice tests - link to Florida AIR practice tests
• Edulastic assessment practice K-12, ELA, Math, Science

General Curriculum

• Columbus City Schools’ Curriculum - provides numerous resources including timelines, learning targets, curriculum guides, etc.

English/Language Arts Resources

• Test Blueprints (2016-2017) Click “General Resources”
• Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) (2016-2017)- Click “Reporting Resources”

• Blueprints: define the total number of tasks and/or items for any given assessment component, the standards measured, the item types, the point values for each, etc.

• Writing Rubrics (2016-2017)

• 3-5 Informative/Explanatory
• 6-12 Informative/Explanatory
• 3-5 Opinion
• 6-12 Argumentation

• Common Core State Standards - Appendix A
• Common Core State Standards - Appendix B
• Common Core State Standards - Appendix C

• Smarter Balanced Practice Tests

• Sample test questions mimicking AIR assessments created by Smarter Balanced (the “other” testing consortium)
• Clink on “Student Interface”

• PARCC practice tests (contains links for computer-based and paper/pencil tests)

• Click on “Test Preparation” tab then “Practice Tests”

• Problem-Attic Repository of over 100,000 released test questions from around the U.S.
• Achieve the Core

• ELA Lesson, Assessment Bank  (search by grade level)

• Finding Lexile scores - enter title/author and reader’s lexile level to determine expected comprehension percentage and vocabulary
• PBSKids Interactive Whiteboard Games (preK-8)
• Attacking the Common Core Standards: Informational Texts-Part One
• “Attacking the Common Core Standards” Informational Texts – Part two: Historical Context 
• “Attacking the Common Core Standards” Informational Texts – Part Three: Using textual evidence to support inferences within a Non-Fiction Text
• Teaching the Core - Videos of entire standards-aligned lessons being taught
• Learner.org Lesson plans (grades 6-12)
• Play 2 Pass Games Skill practice for each Ohio Learning Standard (grades K-4)
• Epic!  Thousands of ebooks for students and teachers - free for teachers (grades K-5)
• Newsela Nonfiction literacy and current events
• Unbound Ed - Standards Aligned Curriculum
• Engage NY- Standards Aligned Curriculum
• Great Minds -Standards Aligned Curriculum

Math Resources

• Test Blueprints (2016-2017)- Click “General Resources”

• Blueprints: define the total number of tasks and/or items for any given assessment component, the standards measured, the item types, the point values for each, etc.

• Mathematics Calculator Resources (2016-2017)- Click “Student Practice Resources” then “Mathematics”

• Math Calculator Policy (6-8) (High School) (2016-2017)
• Practice Calculator (6-8) (High School) - The calculators are fully functional and identical to the calculators that will be available in the Student Testing Site.

• Math Reference Sheets -(2016-2017) A hard-copy may be provided to students during online testing.

• Click “Student Practice Resources” and then “Math”.  Scroll to bottom.

• Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) - Click “Reporting Resources”

• PARCC practice tests (contains links for computer-based and paper/pencil tests)
• Smarter Balanced Practice Tests

• Sample test questions mimicking AIR assessments created by Smarter Balanced
• Click “Student Interface”

• Illuminations (Resources for teaching math)
• Hungry Teacher (Resources for teaching math)
• Performance Assessment Task (examples)
• Achieve the Core

• Math Lesson, Assessment Bank - search by grade level

• Problem-Attic Repository of over 100,000 released test questions from around the U.S.
• Math Vocabulary sheets

• PDF document of vocabulary cards for all grade levels

• ?? Lessons, Assessments & Supporting Materials

• “Year-At-A-Glance” link shows quarter by quarter progression through the standards

• PBSKids Interactive Whiteboard Games (preK-8)
• Illustrative Mathematics Problems for each standard across grade levels
• Inside Mathematics Performance-based tasks at each grade level
• Crickweb  Online & Interactive free math tools
• Teaching the Core - Videos of entire standards-aligned lessons being taught
• Learner.org Lesson plans (grades 6-12)
• Play 2 Pass Games Skill practice for each Ohio Learning Standard (grades K-6)
• Sumdog Skill practice and math contests
• TenMarks
• Ck-12 - lots of interactive/digital resources for Math & Science
• Unbound Ed - Standards Aligned Curriculum
• Engage NY- Standards Aligned Curriculum
• Great Minds -Standards Aligned Curriculum

Mathematical Practice Standards Resources

• Guide to the 8 Math Practice Standards
• Math Practice Posters
• Checklist Engaging in the Standards for Mathematical Practices
• Cooperative Learning Roles based upon Standards for Mathematical Practices

Science Resources

• AIR Practice Test (2016-2017)
• Test Specifications (2016-2017) Gives information regarding test blueprint, item types, content limitations, etc.
• Sample Assessment Items

• Click “Student Practice Resources”, click “Science”

• Scientific Calculator Resource for Science Tests
• Science Calculator Policy (2016-2017)
• Physical Science Reference Sheet 
• Performance Standards (2015-2016)
• Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) - Click “Reporting Resources”

• The Physics Aviary (interactive simulations)
• Science Activities and Experiments
• National Geographic: Images of Animals, Nature, and Cultures
• Simulations by Topic (iPad friendly)
• phet Simulations by Topic
• Lessons and Interactive Tools - (Flash based)
• Problem-Attic - Repository of over 100,000 released test questions from around the U.S.
• PBSKids Interactive Whiteboard Games (preK-8)
• Learner.org - Lesson plans (grades 6-12)
• Ck-12 - lots of interactive/digital resources for Math & Science
• Earth Science Resources for OGT Preparation

• Provides resources that will help students on the OGT who may have missed Earth Science content due to realignment of the district’s content.  Contains a direct link to ONLS and the content statements that the OGT will address.

Social Studies Resources

• AIR Practice Test (2016-2017)
• Test Specifications (2016-2017) Gives information regarding test blueprint, item types, content limitations, etc.
• Sample Assessment Items (2016-2017)

• Click “Student Practice Resources”, click “Social Studies”

• Performance Standards (2015-2016)
• Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs) - Click “Reporting Resources”

• Cicero Registration
• ODE Signal Newsletter
• Ohio Center for Law-Related Education Teacher Toolbox
• Beyond the Bubble (A new generation of history assessments)
• EDSITEment Lesson plans by grade level and topic and student resources (videos, etc.)
• Ohio Historical Documents
• Problem-Attic Repository of over 100,000 released test questions from around the U.S.
• Learner.org Lesson plans (grades 6-12)
• Stanford Read Like a Historian Lessons
• PBSKids Interactive Whiteboard Games (preK-8)
• Scribblemaps 

• annotate maps with text, lines, shapes, symbols, images and more; save and share maps
• also an app for the iPad

• Ohio Resource Center Lesson plans and resources for various topics/levels
• Financial Literacy Resources K-12 lesson plans
• Edcite Interactive digital assessment practice
• Newsela Nonfiction literacy and current events

Ohio’s State Tests Portal - Table of Contents

Ohio’s State Tests Portal - Ohio’s main stop for all testing resources.  Below is a table of contents for the site

1. Student Practice Resources

1. Student Tutorials & Tools

1. Student Testing Site Tutorials
2. Grades 6-8 & High School Math Calculator
3. Scientific Calculator
4. Periodic Table
5. Physical Science Reference Sheet
6. Practice Test Guidance Document
7. Tutorials for all Computer-based test questions

2. Mathematics

1. Math Calculator Policy
2. Grades 6-8 & High School Math Calculator
3. Math Reference Sheets

3. Science

1. Practice Test Guidance Document
2. Scientific Calculator
3. Periodic Table
4. Reference Sheet
5. Science Calculator Policy
6. Grades 5 & Grade 8 Science PBA Scoring Guide
7. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science EOY Scoring Guide
8. Biology & Physical Science PBA Scoring Guide
9. Biology & Physical Science EOY Scoring Guide
10. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science PBA Practice Test
11. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science EOY Practice Test
12. Biology & Physical Science PBA Practice Test
13. Biology & Physical Science EOY Practice Test
14. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science PBA PT Answer Document
15. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science EOY PT Answer Document
16. Biology & Physical Science PBA PT Answer Document
17. Biology & Physical Science EOY PT Answer Document
18. Grades 5 & Grade 8 Science PBA Scoring Guide
19. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science EOY Scoring Guide
20. Biology & Physical Science PBA Scoring Guide
21. Biology & Physical Science EOY Scoring Guide

4. Social Studies

1. Practice Test Guidance Document        
2. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies PBA Scoring Guide
3. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies EOY Scoring Guide
4. American Government & American History PBA Scoring Guide
5. American Government & American History EOY Scoring Guide
6. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies PBA Practice Test
7. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies EOY Practice Test
8. American Government & American History PBA Practice Test
9. American Government & American History Practice Test
10. Grade 6 Social Studies PBA PT Answer Document
11. Grade 6 Social Studies EOY PT Answer Document
12. American Government & American History PBA PT Answer Document
13. American Government & American History EOY PT Answer Document
14. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies PBA Scoring Guide
15. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies EOY Scoring Guide
16. American Government & American History PBA Scoring Guide
17. American Government & American History EOY Scoring Guide

2.  Administration Manuals and Guidance Documents

5. Test Coordinator’s Manual
6. Directions for Administration Manual
7. Ohio’s Accessibility Manual and Planning Tools
8. Testing Times for Ohio’s State Tests
9. District Test Coordinator Checklist
10. Guidance for Special Testing Scenarios
11. TIDE Tasks for Test Coordinators

3.  Online Systems Resources

12. TIDE Support Documents
13. User Guides

1. Test Administrator User Guide

14. Tutorials

1. Test Administrator Certification Course
2. Test Administrator Certification Companion
3. TIDE Tutorials

4.  Technology Resources

5.  General Resources

15. Grades 3-8 & High School ELA Test Specifications
16. Grades 3-8 Math Test Specifications
17. Algebra, Geometry, Integrated Math I & Integrated Math II Test Specifications
18. Biology & Physical Science Test Specifications
19. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies Test Specifications
20. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science Test Specifications
21. American Government & American History Test Specifications

5. Reporting Resources

1. Science & Social Studies Performance Standards
2. Grade 4 & Grade 6 Social Studies Performance Level Descriptors
3. Grade 5 & Grade 8 Science Performance Level Descriptors
4. American Government & American History Performance Level Descriptors
5. Biology & Physical Science Performance Level Descriptors

Music Resources

• Standards 
• Model Curriculum 
• MusicTheory.Net (includes lessons, exercises & tools)
• Blank Sheet Music
• SFKids.org
• Music as Text: a closer look 
• Incorporating ELA into the Music Classroom - unit ideas kindergarten-12

World Language Resources

• Standards
• Model Curriculum
• The Common Core Framework and World Languages: a wake up call for all -
• Alignment of the National Standards for Learning Languages with the Common Core Standards 

Visual Arts Resources

• Standards  
• Model Curriculum 
• Arts and the Common Core PowerPoint (PDF slides)
• Incorporating ELA into the Art Classroom - unit ideas kindergarten-12
• PBSKids Interactive Whiteboard Games (preK-8)

Physical Education

• ODE website

Technology 

• Integration into curriculum  

Formative Assessment & Classroom Management Resources

• For All Rubrics 
• Socrative
• Google Forms
• Kahoot
• Pocket
• Infuse Learning
• Answer Garden
• Quizziz