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Key Facts: OSAS ELA Grade 4 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 4 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 4 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your OSAS ELA Grade 4 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. The Tide Pool Discovery (1) On a foggy Saturday morning, Liam and his older sister, Sage, walked along the rocky shore near Cannon Beach, Oregon. The tide was low, leaving behind small pools of seawater trapped among the rocks. (2) Liam knelt beside one pool and gasped. A bright orange sea star clung to a slippery rock, its tiny arms stretching in every direction. Nearby, a small purple crab scuttled under a ledge. (3) "Look, Sage!" Liam whispered, pointing. "It's like a whole tiny ocean world." According to paragraph 2, what did Liam find clinging to a slippery rock?
2Refer to the passage 'The Tide Pool Discovery' from Question 1. Why did Liam whisper when he called Sage's attention to the sea star?
3Refer to the passage 'The Tide Pool Discovery' from Question 1. Read this sentence from paragraph 3: "It's like a whole tiny ocean world." What does Liam mean by this comparison?
4Refer to the passage 'The Tide Pool Discovery' from Question 1. What is the main theme of the story?
5Read the passage below before answering the question. The Trail Map (1) Zoe unfolded the crinkled trail map on the wooden bench at the trailhead. Around her, towering Douglas fir trees blocked most of the morning sky. The smell of damp earth and pine needles filled the cool air. (2) "Which way to the waterfall?" Zoe asked her dad. (3) He pointed to a blue dotted line on the map. "About two miles up this path. We'll cross a wooden bridge first, then climb steeply." Based on paragraph 1, where does the story take place?
6Refer to the passage 'The Trail Map' from Question 5. According to Zoe's dad, what will happen first on the way to the waterfall?
7Read the passage below before answering the question. The Classroom Plant (1) I stared at the wilted leaves of our classroom tomato plant and frowned. It had been my job all week to water it, and I had forgotten every single day. (2) "Marcus, what happened here?" Ms. Rivera asked gently, touching one drooping stem. (3) I swallowed hard. "I forgot to water it. I'm sorry." From which point of view is this story told?
8Refer to the passage 'The Classroom Plant' from Question 7. How does Marcus most likely feel when Ms. Rivera asks what happened?
9Read the poem below before answering the question. Rain on the Rooftop Tap-tap on the window glass, silver lines slide quickly past. Puddles form where driveways end, every garden bends in the wind. Drip-drip from the gutter's edge, spiders hurry under the hedge. Worms appear on soaking soil, roots drink deep from midnight toil. Splash-splash in the morning light, puddles shrink as clouds turn white. Sun peeks through and whispers low, "Time to grow, my seeds. Now grow." How many stanzas does this poem have?
10Read the passage below before answering the question. The Library Volunteer (1) Priya loved organizing things. When the school librarian, Mr. Chen, asked for volunteers to help reshelve books, Priya signed up immediately. (2) Every Tuesday, Priya arrived with a plan. She sorted returned books into stacks by genre: fantasy, science, history, and biography. Then she carefully placed each book in its proper spot on the shelves. (3) After three weeks, Mr. Chen noticed the shelves looked neater than ever. "You've made this library so much easier to navigate," he told Priya. She smiled, already planning next week's sorting system. Which sentence best summarizes the story?
About the OSAS ELA Grade 4 Exam
The OSAS Grade 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the OSAS Grade 4 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 4 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 4 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.