November 4, 2015

Guidance for High School Math Grids on Paper-Based Tests Guidance for completing response grids on the high school mathematics paper-based tests for fall/winter 2015 testing is now available in the Ohio State Tests portal. Directions for High School Math Response Grids *Additional guidance on math grids for grades 3-8 will be available at a later date

2014-2015 PARCC Test Items Released

A selection of test questions that were given on the PARCC assessment during spring of 2015 are now available online. While Ohio is no longer using PARCC, these items are a useful tool to inform classroom instruction and give parents insight into the kinds of questions students experienced on tests.

The released test questions represent roughly one full test per grade level in the two subjects tested – math and English language arts. PARCC also has indicated the learning standards associated with each test item and scoring rubrics that show what is required to score at each performance level. Examples of scored student responses also are available to illustrate actual work and the corresponding points earned on the student example.

The items are available on the PARCC Partnership Resource Center website. Additional resources to assist administrators and teachers share and explain test results from the 2014-2015 Ohio's State Tests are available on the department's Test Results webpage.

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