Testing Corner

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Testing

Assessment is a term educators use when describing many of the ways they learn about their students’ school progress.

Assessments that school districts give include traditional tests, but also include classroom activities that help teachers determine when each student needs additional help or practice, and when he or she is ready to move ahead in the learning process.

Ohio’s State Tests measure how students statewide are developing the knowledge and skills described in Ohio’s Learning Standards in a selected number of subject areas. The test results also help measure each public school’s performance, which is reflected on its annual Ohio School Report Card. The iReady Diagnostic prepares students at The Edge Academy for taking the Ohio State Tests.

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Important Documents

Third Grade Reading Guarantee

Legislation was created in regards to Ohio’s Third-Grade Reading Guarantee (ORC 3313.608). House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly included several legislative changes to the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. This legislation is a mandate and emphasizes reading instruction and intervention in the early grades. The Third-Grade Reading Guarantee law impacts parents, students, schools and districts in many ways.


Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year and each year thereafter, any student who scores proficient (700 or higher) on the English language arts scaled score will be eligible for promotion to fourth grade at the end of the school year. Additionally, districts and schools must use evidence-based reading intervention programs from the Department’s approved list of high-quality instructional materials under section 3313.6028(C) of the Revised Code. All materials on the Department’s approved list are aligned with the science of reading and strategies for effective literacy instruction.

Our district uses the iReady online assessment and Ohio State Assessments to both evaluate and monitor reading ability. The new state law applies to all Ohio public school students in kindergarten through third grade. Every K-3 student must receive a reading assessment by September 30th.

For additional information on the Third Grade Reading Guarantee visit: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Literacy/Third-Grade-Reading-Guarantee