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Key Facts: OST Grade 5 Science Exam
The Ohio State Test Grade 5 Science is administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce as part of Ohio's State Tests.
The test has three reporting categories: Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science.
Life Science makes up about 32 to 40 percent of the OST Grade 5 Science test (Ohio test blueprint).
Physical Science makes up about 32 to 40 percent of the OST Grade 5 Science test (Ohio test blueprint).
Earth and Space Science makes up about 25 to 32 percent of the OST Grade 5 Science test (Ohio test blueprint).
The test is given online in two parts of 75 minutes each, for 150 minutes total (Ohio testing times).
Scores range from 559 to 845, and a scale score of 700 reaches the Proficient performance level.
Each OST Grade 5 Science form is worth roughly 54 to 56 points across multiple item types.
The OST Grade 5 Science test is Ohio's free, two-part online state assessment that measures fifth-grade mastery of Ohio's Learning Standards across Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science, reported on a 559-845 scale where 700 is Proficient.
Sample OST Grade 5 Science Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the OST Grade 5 Science exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1What is at the center of our solar system, with all the planets orbiting around it?
2What force keeps the planets moving in their orbits around the Sun instead of flying off into space?
3Which celestial body orbits Earth?
4If the gravitational force between the Sun and a planet suddenly disappeared, what would most likely happen to the planet?
5A small rocky body that orbits the Sun but is too small to be called a planet is best described as a what?
6Which statement best describes a comet?
7A student claims that gravity only exists on Earth. Why is this idea incorrect?
8Some planets in the solar system have one or more of what orbiting them?
9Each planet in the solar system has unique characteristics. Which of these is a way that planets can differ from one another?
10Which tool would a scientist most likely use to study planets and other objects far away in the solar system?
About the OST Grade 5 Science Exam
The Ohio State Test (OST) Grade 5 Science is a state summative assessment that measures how well fifth graders have learned Ohio's Learning Standards for Science. It is given near the end of the school year as a two-part, online, fixed-form test, and the two parts are combined to produce one score. The test is built from a published blueprint with three reporting categories: Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth and Space Science. Items include multiple-choice, multi-select, and technology-enhanced questions, and each form totals about 54 to 56 points. Results are reported on a scale from 559 to 845 across five performance levels, with a score of 700 meeting the Proficient standard. The test is free to students and is administered by Ohio public school districts.
Exam sponsor: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (delivered by Cambium Assessment). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
150 minutes total, divided into two 75-minute parts; additional time is allowed at the district's discretion and per student IEPs and 504 plans.
Passing Score
Scale score of 700 or higher reaches the Proficient level; the five levels are Limited, Basic, Proficient, Accomplished, and Advanced.
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for students; the assessment is funded by the state of Ohio and administered by public school districts.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Life Science
Ecosystem roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers, food webs, symbiosis, and the one-way flow of energy from sunlight through producers to other organisms (5.LS.1, 5.LS.2).
Physical Science
Force, motion, mass, and speed (distance over time), plus light and sound as forms of energy that reflect, refract, absorb, and vary in pitch (5.PS.1, 5.PS.2).
Earth and Space Science
The solar system, gravity and orbits, the Sun and other stars, and predictable cycles such as day and night, apparent motion of the Sun and stars, and shadows (5.ESS.1, 5.ESS.2, 5.ESS.3).
Preparing for the OST Grade 5 Science Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scale score of 700 or higher reaches the Proficient level; the five levels are Limited, Basic, Proficient, Accomplished, and Advanced.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 150 minutes total, divided into two 75-minute parts; additional time is allowed at the district's discretion and per student IEPs and 504 plans.
- Exam / certification fees: Free for students; the assessment is funded by the state of Ohio and administered by public school districts. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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OST Grade 5 Science: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio State Test Grade 5 Science?
It is Ohio's state summative science assessment for fifth graders, given near the end of the school year to measure mastery of Ohio's Learning Standards for Science. It is a two-part, online, fixed-form test administered by public school districts.
What topics are on the OST Grade 5 Science test?
The test covers three reporting categories: Life Science (ecosystems, food webs, energy flow), Physical Science (forces, motion, light, and sound), and Earth and Space Science (the solar system, stars, gravity, and Earth-Sun cycles).
How is the OST Grade 5 Science test scored?
Scores are reported on a scale from 559 to 845 across five performance levels: Limited, Basic, Proficient, Accomplished, and Advanced. A scale score of 700 reaches the Proficient level, which meets the standard.
How long is the OST Grade 5 Science test?
The test has two parts of 75 minutes each, for 150 minutes total. Within each session students generally have flexible time, and additional time may be allowed at the district's discretion or per a student's IEP or 504 plan.
How many questions are on the test and what types are used?
Each form is worth about 54 to 56 points and uses a mix of item types, including multiple-choice, multi-select, and technology-enhanced questions, divided across the two parts of the test.
Is the OST Grade 5 Science test free?
Yes. The test is free to students because it is funded by the state of Ohio and administered through public school districts as part of Ohio's State Tests.