Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions for Families (continued)

Also, consult the Online Resources section of this Web site for more information on helping your child do better on the test. The score reports that you receive at home also include suggested activities to help your child practice specific skills. Your childs teacher may be able to recommend additional ways your child can improve his or her performance.

How are test scores determined?

There are different types of questions on your child’s tests – multiple choice, short answer, extended response or writing prompt. Each of these is scored differently. Multiple choice questions are given a score of 0 or 1, depending to whether the answer is incorrect or correct. Short answer questions are given a score that could range from 0 – 2 points, depending on your child’s performance. Extended response questions are given a score that ranges from 0-5 depending on your child’s responses. For Writing, your child’s responses can receive scores of 0, 3, 6, 9 or 12.

For more information on how the Achievement tests are scored and what the different types of questions are, please see the Scoring Training section of this website.

What is my child expected to know at the end of each grade?

By the end of each grade, your child is expected to know and be able to do what is described in the Ohio Content Standards. By meeting grade-level expectations, your child will be on track for continued success beyond the current grade.

For more information on the expectations for your child, please see the Whats Expected section of this site, where you will find detailed descriptions of the standards in Reading, Math and Writing.

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