From Ohio Graduation Tests to End-of-Course Tests FAQs

Current law requires students who first enrolled in grade 9 before July 1, 2014, to take and pass the Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) to earn a high school diploma. Beginning July 1, 2022, former students and students attending adult diploma programs that need to pass the OGT to earn their diplomas may take applicable subject end-of-course (EOC) tests. See table in Ohio Graduation Tests for guidance. Testers are required to have SSIDs or other approved State test identifiers and present a photo ID at the time of testing.

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What were the purposes of the Ohio Graduation Tests?

The purposes of the OGT were to:

  • Ensure that students who receive a high school diploma demonstrate at least high school levels of achievement; and
  • Measure the level of reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies skills expected of students at the end of the 10th grade.
     

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Are there other ways for adult testers to earn a diploma if they do not pass the OGT?
There are other pathways for adult testers to earn a diploma if they do not pass the OGT. Information on New Testing Pathways for Students Required to Take the Ohio Graduation Tests are found here.

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Where is the online OGT offered?
As of July 1, 2022, the online OGT is no longer available. Adult testers will substitute OGT subject tests for high school end-of-course (EOC) tests. See table on the Ohio Graduation Tests webpage here for OGT subject substitutions.

 

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Is a SSID required to take end-of-course (EOC) tests?
Yes, a SSID is required to take EOC tests. For testers who do not have a SSID, they should use or obtain state test identifiers in one of the following three ways:
  1. 22+ Adult High School Diploma Program and Adult Diploma Program participants can use their program IDs by adding ‘ADP’ in front of the set of numbers already in their possession, for example ADP######.
  2. Former students who attended chartered nonpublic schools should use their state test IDs.
  3. If none of the above applies, the district should treat the adult tester like a homeschooled student and apply for a state test ID here.

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When are the EOC tests offered?

There are five test windows per school year for adult testers to take EOC tests: adult only test windows in the fall and winter; fall, spring and summer during the State's test windows for general population students. Dates of the State's test windows are located here. Adult testers should contact any high school and ask the school to administer the test to them. A photo ID is required for testing.

 

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Must test providers for adult testers set defined test windows within the State's test windows?
No. Unlike testing general population students, adult testers may utilize all available days within all five test windows. Please be aware that summer testing is optional for districts and schools.

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Who may be eligible for paper tests?
Adult testers who require paper test forms as an accommodation documented in an IEP or 504 Plan are eligible for paper tests. Some adult testers may be eligible for paper tests due to their religious beliefs that restrict the use of technology.
 

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Are the EOC subject tests administered in any particular order?
No. Adult testers may be administered any subject test during test windows. Adult testers should contact a chosen school and arrange for dates and times to be administered tests.
 

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Can more than one EOC subject test be given in one day?
Yes, but not recommended. As long as adult testers can complete the tested subject(s) in one day, there are no constraints on the number of tests given in a single day. Please note that EOC tests are given in two parts. Each part of the math, science and social studies EOC test is 90 minutes for a total of 3 hours per test; each part of the English language arts EOC test is 105 minutes for a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes per test.

If needed and only for the English language arts EOC test, adult testers may have an additional 15 minutes per test part for a total of 120 minutes per test part (4 hours per test).

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How much time will adult testers have to take an EOC test?

EOC tests are given in two parts. Each part of the math, science and social studies EOC test is 90 minutes for a total of 3 hours per test; each part of the English language arts EOC test is 105 minutes for a total of 3 hours and 30 minutes per test.

If needed and only for the English language arts EOC test, adult testers may have an additional 15 minutes per test part for a total of 120 minutes per test part (4 hours per test).

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How many questions are on an EOC test?

Generally, each part of the mathematics, science and social studies EOC test consists of 21-25 questions.  Generally, each part of the English language arts EOC test consists of 15-18 questions followed by one writing prompt. Please note that there are two parts for each EOC subject test.

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Can adult testers use a calculator for the EOC math and science tests?
Yes. Adult testers may use the embedded DESMOS calculator provided in the online tests or an approved handheld calculator. Guidance for the DESMOS calculator is here. Guidance for approved handheld calculators is found in Appendix C of the Adult Testers Test Administration Manual (ADT-TAM) located on Ohio’s State Tests Portal.

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What accessibility features are embedded in the EOC tests?
General Testing Tools
  • Highlighter
  • Masking
  • Strikethrough
  • Test Clock
Reading Testing Tools
  • Paginated Stimuli
  • Text-to-Speech (not available for the English language arts EOC test)
  • Text-to-Speech tracking (not available for the English language arts EOC test)
  • Line Reader
Visual Tools
  • Color Choice
  • Mouse Pointer (size and color)
  • Print Size
Consult Ohio’s Accessibility Manual for additional information.
 

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Are EOC tests administered in languages other than English?
Yes, there is an online Bilingual English-Spanish version of the mathematics, science and social studies EOC tests. School districts and other test sites must provide oral language translators for English learners needing foreign language interpreters for languages other than Spanish. The Department will reimburse the cost for oral translators at a fixed rate. Please note that testers cannot use translations or translators on the English language arts EOC test.

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How soon will adult testers receive their test results?
For the adult testers only windows in fall and winter, there is immediate scoring for math, science and social studies. Test results for English language arts is generally available to test providers within three weeks after the test window closes.
 
For the State’s regular fall, spring and summer test windows, test results for math, science and social studies are generally available to test providers within one week after the test window closes. Test results for English language arts is generally available within three weeks after the test window closes.
 
Adult tester scores and individual score reports are available to test providers through the Centralized Reporting System (CRS). Score reports are not mailed to adult testers. Adult testers must obtain score reports from their test providers.

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What happens if adult testers do not pass an EOC test?

Adult testers who do not pass one or more EOC tests will retake the EOC tests they need to pass. The Department encourages adult testers to seek remediation and adequately prepare before retesting.

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What happens to adult testers who need accommodations because of their individual education programs (IEPs) or 504 Plans?

Adult testers who have an IEP or 504 Plan that requires accommodations to take tests can receive those accommodations.

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What happens to adults who have met all of the curriculum requirements for graduation but did not pass the OGT?

Adults who have met all of the curriculum requirements for graduation but have not passed all required parts of the OGT may take EOC subject tests until they pass all required assessments needed to earn their diplomas.

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Can adult testers use their high school course grade for a course taken before the EOC tests became available?

No. This provision is only applicable to adult testers who enrolled in grade 9 for the first time on or after July 1, 2014. This typically applies to the graduating classes of 2018 and beyond.

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Can adult testers use scores obtained from other tests prior to January 1, 2016?

Yes, testers may use scores from approved tests taken prior to January 1, 2016 to meet assessment requirements. Approved tests include the State’s end-of-course tests, ACT, SAT, applicable College Credit Plus course grades or applicable Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate tests.
 

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Where is information about the EOC tests?

Information about the EOC tests is here.

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Last Modified: 8/8/2023 2:34:33 PM