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Key Facts: OSAS ELA Grade 3 Exam
ODE
Administering agency
Oregon Department of Education
Smarter Balanced
Assessment system
ODE ELA Assessment page
Reading/Writing/Listening/Research
ELA claims
OSAS ELA Claims, Targets, and Standards Alignment
Reading 11-12 / Writing 9 / Listening 4 / Research 4
Official item counts
2025-26 OSAS ELA Summative Test Blueprint
Levels 1-4; 3-4 proficient
Performance levels
ODE Achievement Standards
Practise for the OSAS Grade 3 ELA test with 100 free questions spread across the four official claims — Reading, Writing, Listening and Research. The real test uses a CAT and a Performance Task; this English-language MCQ bank is a study aid, not an official form.
Sample OSAS ELA Grade 3 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your OSAS ELA Grade 3 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Read the passage below before answering the question. A Gift from the Tide Pools (1) On a sunny Saturday, Liam visited the Oregon coast with his aunt. They walked across the sandy beach until they reached a cluster of rocks covered in bright green seaweed. (2) 'Look here,' Aunt Rosa whispered, pointing into a small pool of water. Inside the pool, a purple sea star clung to a rock. Tiny hermit crabs scuttled across the sand at the bottom. (3) Liam grinned. He had never seen a sea star so close before. Aunt Rosa handed him a small notebook. 'Draw what you see,' she said, 'so you can remember it forever.' According to paragraph 2, what two animals did Liam see inside the tide pool?
2Refer to the passage 'A Gift from the Tide Pools' from Question 1. Why did Aunt Rosa hand Liam a notebook?
3Refer to the passage 'A Gift from the Tide Pools' from Question 1. Read this phrase from paragraph 2: 'tiny hermit crabs scuttled across the sand.' The word 'scuttled' means the crabs moved in what way?
4Refer to the passage 'A Gift from the Tide Pools' from Question 1. What is the central message of the story?
5Refer to the passage 'A Gift from the Tide Pools' from Question 1. How did Liam most likely feel when he saw the sea star up close?
6Refer to the passage 'A Gift from the Tide Pools' from Question 1. Which event happened FIRST in the story?
7Read the passage below before answering the question. Grandma's Garden Box (1) Every spring, Priya helped her grandmother plant seeds in a wooden box on the balcony of their apartment in Portland. Grandma said the box was just the right size for herbs and tiny flowers. (2) First, they filled the box with dark, crumbly soil. Then Grandma showed Priya how to poke small holes with her finger and drop in one seed per hole. Priya patted the soil gently over each seed. (3) 'Now we wait,' Grandma said. 'Seeds need sunlight and water, but most of all they need patience.' According to paragraph 2, how did Priya plant each seed?
8Refer to the passage 'Grandma's Garden Box' from Question 7. Read this sentence from paragraph 3: 'Seeds need sunlight and water, but most of all they need patience.' What does Grandma mean by 'they need patience'?
9Refer to the passage 'Grandma's Garden Box' from Question 7. What is the central message of the story?
10Refer to the passage 'Grandma's Garden Box' from Question 7. Why did Grandma show Priya how to poke small holes with her finger?
About the OSAS ELA Grade 3 Exam
The OSAS Grade 3 English Language Arts assessment measures student proficiency against the Oregon K-12 English Language Arts and Literacy Standards. It is reported in four claims — Reading, Writing, Listening, and Research — through a Smarter Balanced computer-adaptive test and a Performance Task.
Assessment
Online Smarter Balanced assessment with two components: a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) of selected-response and technology-enhanced items, and a Performance Task (PT) with a research item and a full extended write scored on Organization/Purpose, Evidence/Elaboration, and Conventions. The 2025-26 OSAS ELA blueprint specifies 24-25 machine-scored CAT items (Reading 11-12, Writing 6, Listening 4, Research 3) plus a Performance Task containing one research item and one full write scored on three traits. ODE notes that the item counts are not the same as the claim score weighting, which it does not publish.
Time Limit
Untimed; most students complete the CAT and Performance Task in roughly 3 hours
Passing Score
No pass/fail mark. Results are reported on four achievement levels (Levels 1-4); Levels 3 and 4 are considered proficient.
Exam Fee
No fee to students (Oregon Department of Education (ODE); ELA assessment delivered as part of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium)
OSAS ELA Grade 3 Exam Content Outline
Reading
Reading closely and analytically to comprehend increasingly complex literary and informational texts; citing textual evidence and determining central ideas.
Writing
Producing effective writing for a range of purposes and audiences; organization, evidence and elaboration, and conventions.
Listening
Interpreting and using information delivered orally across diverse media and formats.
Research
Engaging in research and inquiry: interpreting and integrating information, analyzing sources, and using evidence.
How to Pass the OSAS ELA Grade 3 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass/fail mark. Results are reported on four achievement levels (Levels 1-4); Levels 3 and 4 are considered proficient.
- Assessment: Online Smarter Balanced assessment with two components: a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) of selected-response and technology-enhanced items, and a Performance Task (PT) with a research item and a full extended write scored on Organization/Purpose, Evidence/Elaboration, and Conventions. The 2025-26 OSAS ELA blueprint specifies 24-25 machine-scored CAT items (Reading 11-12, Writing 6, Listening 4, Research 3) plus a Performance Task containing one research item and one full write scored on three traits. ODE notes that the item counts are not the same as the claim score weighting, which it does not publish.
- Time limit: Untimed; most students complete the CAT and Performance Task in roughly 3 hours
- Exam fee: No fee to students
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
OSAS ELA Grade 3 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the OSAS Grade 3 ELA test cover?
It measures four claims: Reading (literary and informational text), Writing, Listening, and Research. The 2025-26 ODE blueprint sets the official item counts at Reading 11-12, Writing 9, Listening 4 and Research 4; ODE does not publish claim score weights.
Is the OSAS Grade 3 ELA test all multiple choice?
No. The official test combines a computer-adaptive test of selected-response and technology-enhanced items with a Performance Task that includes a full extended write. The 100 questions on this page are a four-option MCQ study adaptation and do not simulate the official item types.
Is there a passing score?
No. Results are reported on four achievement levels (Levels 1-4); Levels 3 and 4 are considered proficient.
Is the Grade 3 ELA test available in Spanish?
No. OSAS ELA is an English literacy assessment and is delivered only in English. OSAS Mathematics and Science offer a Spanish/English toggle.
When is the test given?
Each spring. For 2026-27 the Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics window runs March 30, 2027 through June 11, 2027.