OST Test Administration and Accessibility

Question 1

Which platform is used to deliver the Ohio State Tests (OST) online?

Accepted Answer

DRC INSIGHT

Answer

TestNav

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AIR Test Delivery System

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Pearson Access Next

Question 2

What must a test administrator do if a student becomes ill and cannot finish the OST during a testing session?

Accepted Answer

Pause the test and allow the student to resume during a makeup session

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Submit the test immediately as incomplete

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Allow another student to complete the test on their behalf

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Discard the test and have the student retake from the beginning

Question 3

Which document primarily determines what testing accommodations a student with a disability receives on the OST?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

Student enrollment form

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Teacher recommendation letter

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Parent preference form

Question 4

Which of the following is a universal tool available to ALL students during OST, regardless of IEP or 504 status?

Accepted Answer

Highlighter and strikethrough tools within the test platform

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Text-to-speech for all ELA reading passages

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Extended time of 50% beyond the standard session

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Use of a human reader for all test content

Question 5

During OST testing, what is the correct protocol regarding student cell phones?

Accepted Answer

Cell phones must be powered off and stored away from the testing area

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Cell phones may be kept on silent in students' pockets

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Cell phones are allowed only for students with medical accommodations

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Cell phones may be used during breaks between test sections

Question 6

A student eligible for an extended time accommodation on the OST typically receives how much additional time?

Accepted Answer

Time and one-half (1.5×) the standard session length

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Double the standard session length (2×)

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An unlimited amount of additional time

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Fifteen additional minutes per section

Question 7

Who is responsible for ensuring that only approved accommodations are provided to students during OST administration?

Accepted Answer

The test administrator

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The student

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The Ohio Department of Education directly

Answer

The school's IT technician