Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests Explained

The Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests are standards-aligned tests designed to meet NCLB requirements.[1] The following tests are administered:[2]

GradeSubjects
3rd GradeMath and Reading
4th GradeMath and Reading
5th GradeMath, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and Writing
6th GradeMath and Reading
7th GradeMath, Reading, and Geography
8th GradeMath, Reading, Science, Writing and US History
"EOI" (End of Instruction)Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English II, English III, Biology I, and US History

Additionally, the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests report out Lexile measures for students in grades 3–8.[3] A Lexile measure can be used to match readers with targeted text and monitor growth in reading ability.

References

  1. Web site: The Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT). 2009-04-25. March 2005. Merit Software.
  2. Web site: Accountability and Assessment. 2009-04-25. Education, Oklahoma State Department of.
  3. Web site: State Assessments . Lexile.com . 2013-10-30 . dead . https://archive.today/20120905143257/http://www.lexile.com/about-lexile/How-to-get-lexile-measures/states/ . 2012-09-05 .