ODE K-12 Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under Ohio law, what is the maximum class size for kindergarten in a standard public school district?
- 20 students
- 25 students (Correct answer)
- 30 students
- 35 students
Correct answer: 25 students
Ohio sets a recommended class size of 25 for kindergarten, though waivers may apply in some districts.
Question 2: Which Ohio state body is responsible for approving teacher licensure standards?
- Ohio General Assembly
- State Board of Education (Correct answer)
- Ohio Department of Higher Education
- Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation
Correct answer: State Board of Education
The State Board of Education sets and approves licensure standards for Ohio educators.
Question 3: What does Ohio's 'Third Grade Reading Guarantee' require of students who do not meet proficiency benchmarks?
- Mandatory summer school only
- Retention in third grade with limited exceptions (Correct answer)
- Automatic promotion with an IEP
- Transfer to an alternative school
Correct answer: Retention in third grade with limited exceptions
Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee requires that students reading below grade level be retained in third grade unless they qualify for a specific exemption.
Question 4: Which assessment system does Ohio use to measure student achievement across K-12 grade levels?
- PARCC
- Ohio State Tests (OST) (Correct answer)
- NAEP only
- ACT Aspire
Correct answer: Ohio State Tests (OST)
Ohio uses the Ohio State Tests (OST) aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards to measure student achievement.
Question 5: Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Ohio must submit a state plan to which federal agency?
- Department of Labor
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Education (Correct answer)
- Department of Commerce
Correct answer: Department of Education
States submit their ESSA plans to the U.S. Department of Education for review and approval.
Question 6: Which Ohio funding formula component directs additional dollars to districts with higher concentrations of economically disadvantaged students?
- Base cost per pupil
- Disadvantaged pupil impact aid (DPIA) (Correct answer)
- Special education weights
- Transportation supplement
Correct answer: Disadvantaged pupil impact aid (DPIA)
Disadvantaged Pupil Impact Aid (DPIA) provides additional funding to districts based on the number of economically disadvantaged students enrolled.
Question 7: What is the minimum number of school hours Ohio law requires for grades 1–6 per school year?
- 455 hours
- 900 hours (Correct answer)
- 1,001 hours
- 1,100 hours
Correct answer: 900 hours
Ohio requires at least 900 hours of instruction per year for students in grades 1 through 6.
ODE K-12 Education 2
Under Ohio law, what is the maximum class size for kindergarten in a standard public school district?