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The Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT)
The 2004-2005 school year includes further phasing out
of the proficiency tests and phasing in of achievement tests.
The Ohio Ninth-Grade Proficiency Tests are being phased out
and replaced by the new Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) to ensure
that students are armed with the knowledge they need in this
global economy to be successful in the workforce and in higher
education. NOTE: Ninth-grade proficiency tests will continue to be administered to students who entered ninth grade prior to July 1, 2003." so that is the 11th and 12th graders who still need to pass this test to meet their gradutation requirements.The following achievement and proficiency tests, listed by grade, will be part of Ohio’s required state-wide testing:
House Bill 493 (HB 493) allows students who are required to pass the Ninth-Grade Proficiency Tests to substitute a passing score on the Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT) to meet testing requirements for graduation. Students in the classes of 2005 and 2006 must pass the Ninth-Grade Proficiency Tests in all five areas, and meet curriculum requirements, to earn a diploma. Students who begin 10th grade after July 1, 2004 must pass the new OGT. Merit’s language arts and math software programs correlate to the Ohio Academic Content Standards and can help students prepare for State assessments. The content and format of Merit’s programs can help students develop and strengthen their test-taking skills as well as their reading, writing and math skills. Merit reading software has been proven -- through rigorous, scientifically based research -- to increase both student reading comprehension and standardized test scores. Merit research study findings reveal that education software is an effective tool to improve test scores and academic performance. Published: May 2005 ![]() HOW WE CAN HELP: Merit Software's programs address the specific areas covered on the The Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT). Visit our Curriculum Correlations for Ohio. MERIT SOLUTIONS FOR: Elementary School Middle School High School College Prep Special Ed - Learning Workplace Adult Literacy - GED Prep ESL Beginning ESL Intermediate ESL Advanced - TOEFL Prep |