OSTP Performance Levels 5

Question 1

Which OSTP performance level directly signals that a student may need Tier 2 or Tier 3 intervention within an MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework?

Accepted Answer

Basic or Limited Knowledge

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Advanced

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Proficient

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All levels equally

Question 2

How does the OSTP performance level system differ from a traditional letter grade system?

Accepted Answer

OSTP levels measure mastery of specific state standards, while grades may reflect other factors like effort

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OSTP levels rank students against each other, while grades measure absolute skills

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OSTP levels are awarded by individual teachers, while grades come from the state

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There is no meaningful difference between the two systems

Question 3

When the Oklahoma State Department of Education reports statewide OSTP results, which figure is most commonly highlighted as a key indicator of success?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of students scoring Proficient or above

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Percentage of students scoring Advanced only

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Percentage of students scoring Basic

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Average raw score across all students

Question 4

A parent asks what 'Basic' means on their child's OSTP report. Which response is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Your child is approaching the grade-level standard but has not fully met it

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Your child passed the test with flying colors

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Your child is performing above all grade-level expectations

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Your child's score was too low to be classified

Question 5

Which of the following scenarios represents a student maintaining their OSTP performance level from one year to the next?

Accepted Answer

Scoring Proficient in both 4th grade and 5th grade

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Scoring Basic in 4th grade and Proficient in 5th grade

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Scoring Proficient in 4th grade and Advanced in 5th grade

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Scoring Advanced in 4th grade and Basic in 5th grade

Question 6

Which OSTP performance level combination represents a school that is struggling and likely to face accountability consequences under Oklahoma's A-F grading system?

Accepted Answer

High percentage at Limited Knowledge and Basic

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High percentage at Advanced and Proficient

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High percentage at Proficient and low percentage at Basic

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Equal distribution across all four levels

Question 7

If a student scores just below the cut score for 'Proficient,' they are placed in which performance level on the OSTP?

Accepted Answer

Basic

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Advanced

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Proficient

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Limited Knowledge