State Testing Starts this Week!
Check out the testing information for grades 3-5
Important Information Below
How will this affect the students’ day?
Special classes may be adjusted during the testing window. Students will still receive their special classes, but they may not be at their usual time.
What do the students need?
Even though the tests are computer-based, students will still need at least three pencils with erasers to take notes, plan essays, and work out problems on scrap paper.
What kind of questions will the students have to answer?
These are computer-based tests, and the test questions are divided into four categories: multiple choice, enhanced selected response, machine scored constructed response, and human-scored.
What can parents do to help prepare the kids for these tests?
Make sure your child is well-rested.
Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast and try to have a stress- and conflict-free morning.
Reassure your child before coming to school; tell them you are proud of them and know they will do their best!
If your child wears glasses, make sure he/she brings them.
Make sure your child has several new pencils with erasers.
Can my child practice for these tests at home?
Yes! The URL for the practice test is:
https://oh.portal.airast.org/users/students-and-families.stml
Click on the Bicycle icon (student practice site)
Click on the Sign In button
Select grade level (3, 4, or 5) in the Student Grade Level box
Select YES
Follow the on-screen directions to select the test.