Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE Science

Question 1

Which OAE test covers science content for candidates seeking Ohio licensure to teach grades 7–12?

Accepted Answer

All of the above are separate content tests

Answer

OAE 024 – Earth Science

Answer

OAE 025 – Biology

Answer

OAE 026 – Chemistry

Question 2

Which scientific practice, emphasized in NGSS, involves students building and testing explanations using evidence?

Accepted Answer

Constructing explanations and designing solutions

Answer

Memorizing scientific terminology

Answer

Copying diagrams from textbooks

Answer

Reading the chapter and answering questions

Question 3

A biology teacher has students examine cheek cells under a microscope. This activity PRIMARILY develops which science practice?

Accepted Answer

Planning and carrying out investigations

Answer

Mathematical and computational thinking

Answer

Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Answer

Engaging in argument from evidence

Question 4

Which crosscutting concept in NGSS describes the idea that matter and energy move through systems?

Accepted Answer

Energy and matter: Flows, cycles, and conservation

Answer

Patterns

Answer

Cause and effect

Answer

Structure and function

Question 5

In a chemistry class, a student observes a color change during a reaction. What type of change has most likely occurred?

Accepted Answer

Chemical change

Answer

Physical change only

Answer

Change in state

Answer

Dissolution

Question 6

Which practice is MOST important when students handle chemicals in an Ohio science classroom?

Accepted Answer

Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Answer

Skipping safety instructions to save time

Answer

Working alone without supervision

Answer

Disposing of chemicals in the sink