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Sept. 1. 2015
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Calculator guidance for state tests in mathematics updated
The department has updated two
calculator guidance documents (one for high school and one for grades 6-8) to
assist educators and parents whose students wish to select calculators they can
use while taking state tests in mathematics. The range of allowable calculators
for math tests is now wider than last year. The calculator guidance for the
state test in high school physical science remains the same.
Calculators are important instructional
tools that are allowable - but not required - for students to use while taking
state tests. Students taking the computer-based tests will be able to access a
calculator in the test’s technology platform. In addition, students may use
handheld calculators for either the computer-based or paper-based test formats. Schools may permit students to bring their own handheld devices to school for
test purposes.
In each guidance document,
you will find recommendations for calculators as well as prohibited calculator
functions and features. Each
document also provides information for students who need accommodations related
to calculator use as part of their individualized education programs or Section
504 plans. The Ohio
Accessibility Manual for the state tests, due out next month, will provide
additional information about accessibility features that will include
accommodations.
Find the calculator guidance document for state tests in mathematics here and for the high school test in physical science here.
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