OSTP Performance Levels 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: On the OSTP, which subject areas use the same four-level performance classification system?
- Only English Language Arts
- Only Mathematics
- Only Science and Social Studies
- English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies (Correct answer)
Correct answer: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies
All core OSTP subject assessments — ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies — use the same four performance levels.
Question 2: A student moves from 'Basic' to 'Proficient' on the OSTP between two testing years. What term describes this change?
- Regression
- Stagnation
- Growth (Correct answer)
- Exemption
Correct answer: Growth
Moving up a performance level from one year to the next is a measure of academic growth.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes a student at the 'Proficient' level on the OSTP Mathematics assessment?
- Unable to perform basic operations
- Approaching grade-level math skills
- Demonstrates solid understanding of grade-level math concepts (Correct answer)
- Performs math well above grade level
Correct answer: Demonstrates solid understanding of grade-level math concepts
Proficient students have solid, grade-appropriate mathematical knowledge and skills as defined by Oklahoma Academic Standards.
Question 4: How do OSTP performance levels support Oklahoma's school accountability system?
- They are used to fire low-performing teachers directly
- They measure building-level achievement for A-F school report cards (Correct answer)
- They determine which students attend summer school only
- They set teacher certification requirements
Correct answer: They measure building-level achievement for A-F school report cards
OSTP performance level data feeds into Oklahoma's A-F school report card system, which evaluates overall school achievement.
Question 5: A student consistently scores 'Advanced' on OSTP Science assessments. Which instructional approach is most appropriate?
- Repeat basic grade-level content
- Assign intensive remediation modules
- Provide enrichment, acceleration, or above-grade-level challenges (Correct answer)
- Place the student in a lower-level course
Correct answer: Provide enrichment, acceleration, or above-grade-level challenges
Advanced students benefit from enrichment and acceleration opportunities that challenge them beyond grade-level expectations.
Question 6: Which entity sets the cut scores that define each OSTP performance level?
- Individual school principals
- The Oklahoma State Department of Education (Correct answer)
- The federal Department of Education
- Local school board members
Correct answer: The Oklahoma State Department of Education
The Oklahoma State Department of Education establishes the cut scores that separate performance levels on OSTP assessments.
Question 7: If a district wants to close achievement gaps, which OSTP performance level data comparison is most useful?
- Comparing Advanced rates between two neighboring states
- Comparing Proficient+ rates across different student demographic subgroups (Correct answer)
- Comparing Limited Knowledge rates only for gifted students
- Comparing Basic rates from five years ago only
Correct answer: Comparing Proficient+ rates across different student demographic subgroups
Examining Proficient-and-above rates across subgroups (e.g., race, income, ELL status) reveals where achievement gaps exist.
OSTP Performance Levels 3
On the OSTP, which subject areas use the same four-level performance classification system?