ODE K-12 Education 2

Question 1

Under Ohio law, what is the maximum class size for kindergarten in a standard public school district?

Accepted Answer

25 students

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

State Board of Education

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Retention in third grade with limited exceptions

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Ohio State Tests (OST)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Department of Education

Answer

States submit their ESSA plans to the U.S. Department of Education for review and approval.

(ODE) Ohio Department of Education Practice Test

(ODE) Ohio Department of Education Practice Test

ODE K-12 Education 2