Calculator Guidance 2.0
Calculator information was originally posted in early September 2015 to provide
districts with guidance on handheld calculator usage. With the 2.0
update these documents added a link directly to the Student Practice Resources - Mathematics
on the Ohio's State Test Portal so districts can begin practicing with an online calculator identical to the one students will use during
online testing.
The other change included in the update occurs at high school. The HP 50g and HP Prime, which were previously identified as recommended are no longer allowable because they each contain a Computer Algebra System (CAS).
Math Reference Sheets for 2015-2015 State Tests
A reference sheet may be used on the 2015-2016 Ohio State Mathematics Tests by all students in grade four and above. For paper-based testers, the math reference sheets will be
included within the student test booklet. For online testers, the math
reference sheet is embedded within the platform. A hard-copy may be provided to
students during online testing but these need to be printed at the local level.
Once testing is finished, test administrators must collect the math reference
sheets and shred any that may contain student writing.
Testing Times for State Tests
The Ohio Department of Education has shortened the 2015-2016 state tests in English language arts and mathematics by a range of 39-50 percent from previous tests given in 2014-2015. The schedule below shows the testing time for
all state tests this school year.
OCTM 65th Annual Conference
Conference Registration is now open for the OCTM 65th Annual Conference, October 15-16, in Cincinnati. This year's conference is focusing on celebrating the Mathematical All-Stars around Ohio. You are invited to attend and extend your expertise of teaching mathematics as you participate in sessions and network with educators. Click to view the conference program for a complete list of sessions.
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