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Ohio's State Tests (OST) VIP Practice Exam

OST — Ohio's State Tests (OST) are standardized assessments administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to students in grades 3–12, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams in ELA I & II, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Biology, American History, and American Government; this practice set mirrors the multi-subject high school EOC format at a proficient-to-accelerated difficulty level.

30
Questions
80m
Time Limit
80.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP

Read the following excerpt from a student's argumentative essay: 'Many experts agree that social media has a profound impact on teenage mental health. Studies show increased rates of anxiety and depression among heavy users. Furthermore, the dopamine-driven feedback loops built into these platforms are designed specifically to maximize engagement, not wellbeing. Therefore, schools should ban personal devices during school hours to protect students.' Which of the following best describes a weakness in this argument?

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