OHIO PROFICIENCY TEST RESOURCES
        MINFORD HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER

              The purpose of this web page is to inform our teachers,

                                        students, and parents of the resources available to
                                        to aid our students in preparation for the Ohio
                                        Proficiency Test.  Some of the information given
                                        covers all grade levels tested while some is for the
                                        ninth grade test only.
 
 
Media Center

Internet

Report Card

Print Media

Videos

Parent Help
 
 

 
Ohio SchoolNet Outcomes Database

May be accessed or downloaded  by just clicking on the dancing schoolhouse at www.itsco.org.

This search able database was compiled by Ohio SchoolNet staff and Ohio teachers.  You may search by grade level, subject, or outcomes.  Your search will provide web links to sites you may find helpful in teaching each of the              subject areas covered by the proficiency tests.
 

Ohio Proficiency Test Update Center

May be accessed at www.state.oh.us/proficiency/index.htm.  All of the information related to the the tests can be located here.  If you need sample tests and materials, contacts for more information, rules about the tests, testing dates, or results data then check out this site.

Sample tests, previous tests, expected outcomes, and current information about the new graduation tests can be found when you click on sample tests.  You may download the sample tests and previous tests.
 

Partners for Proficiency

at http://www.oval.lib.oh.us/products/pfp/partforprof.htm is one of the most comprehensive lists on the web.  It has been created by Ohio Valley Libraries (OVAL).  There are useful web sites and information is given on where to buy resource materials for the tests.
 

www.edutest.com

This is a diagnostic tool available to teachers, parents, and
students.  The site contains practice tests, but there is a fee to use the service.
 
 
 
 

Report card for Minford Local Schools.

www.ode.state.oh.us/reportcard/county_files/rc_scioto.htm
 
 


 

 
 
 
 


 
The following print items and videos have
    been ordered and will be available in the
    media center for the 2000-2001 school year.
 

Books/Periodicals/Flash Cards

                All New Passing the Ninth Grade Proficiency Test

                                                        Passing With Honors on Ohio Twelfth Grade Proficiency Tests

                                                        The Proficiency Press - Periodical/4 Issues Yearly

                                                        Pass In A Flash Math (Ninth Grade Flash Cards)

                                                        Pass In A Flash Citizenship (Ninth Grade Flash Cards)

                                                        Pass In A Flash Science (Ninth Grade Flash Cards)

                                                        Pass In A Flash Reading/Writing (Ninth Grade Flash Cards)

                                                        Social Studies, Electronic Information, and Information
                                                        Literacy Skills Notebook
                                                            Designed for social studies teachers and libraries to be used with grades 4-12.
                                                            Included are over 160 web sites, current as of March 2000.  The book directly
                                                            relates to Social Studies: Ohio's Competency Based Model.

                                                        Scientific Literacy, Electronic Information, and Information
                                                         Literacy Skills Notebook
                                                            New this spring, the notebook covers the three domains of science:
                                                             earth/space systems, physical systems, and living systems.  Some web sites
                                                             for math and health are also included.  The National Science Education Standards,
                                                             as well as Ohio's Science: Ohio's Competency Based Programs are included.
 
 

Videos
                         This video series has been produced  by Lakewood City
                          Schools in collaboration with sixteen other school districts to help
                          prepare students for the Ninth Grade Proficiency Test.  The
                          series  is not a quick fix.  There is detailed instruction and
                          review in each.


                                                        Reading Series
                                                                Includes a classroom presentation covering major areas students
                                                                have repeatedly had difficulty with.

                                                        Writing Series
                                                              The tape includes a classroom presentation in which students write
                                                                an expository essay from prewriting to a final draft.  Essays are
                                                                read, reviewed, and graded using the state standard.

                                                        Citizenship Series
                                                                Includes detailed instruction, with an enormous number of visuals,
                                                                covering all seventeen learning outcomes.  At the end of each of the
                                                                six categories there is a series of multiple choice and short answer
                                                                questions with answers.

                                                        Math Series
                                                                Includes detailed instructions, examples, and practice problems
                                                                for all sixteen of the learning outcomes.  The series is accompanied
                                                                by a 31 page workbook that covers each of the learning outcomes with
                                                                a series of questions, review sheets over the facts.  The workbook
                                                               is good by itself and excellent with the video.

                                                        Science Series
                                                                Is presented by "The Bernoulli Brothers" doing high interest
                                                                demonstrations.  The series also includes a full length practice
                                                                test.  The review problems and the practice test are in a workbook
                                                                that accompanies the tape.
 
 


 
What Parents Can Do To Help

     Daily
            Emphasize the importance of the test, and of doing their best.
            Practice basic math facts.
            Develop math problems from daily activities.
            Read with your child 30 minutes daily.
            Write a journal with your child.
            Create a time line.
            Practice making comparisons and inferences in regard to
                date (ex. various city temperatures charted over a period
                of time).
            Practice writing commercials.
            Obtain copies of sample test examples and practice
                those examples.
            Use the suggested web sites to link students with relative
                examples and provide practice.

                                             During The Week Of The Test
                            Help your child feel comfortable with the test.
                                                   Urge your child to read and reread all questions.
                                                   Urge your child to take their time and select or formulate the best answer.
                                                   Make sure your child has a good night's sleep.
                                                   Provide a healthy breakfast every morning.

                                            Helpful Hints
                           Eliminate incorrect answers, cross out incorrect choices, circle important points,
                                                       underline key words.
                                                  Never leave an answer blank-always guess.
                                                  If it says to show your work, be sure to explain your answer.
                                                  Always reread your questions to make sure you did what the question asked.
                                                  Organize your thoughts in the margins.
                                                  Organize the answers and make sure they are logical.
                                                  Do not pick the first answer.