OSAS Expectations
Can you have your backpack next to you?
No, it needs to be in the "parking lot"
What do circles mean versus check boxes in the multiple choice (CAT) section of OSAS?
Circles = one answer
Check boxes = multiple answers
Is the CAT multiple choice or an essay?
Multiple choice
How many paragraphs does your PT need to be?
3-5; at least a beginning, middle, and end
Name the correct mascot for OSU and UO
OSU: Beavers
UO: Ducks
Do you need to wear headphones?
Yes, it is a requirement because some parts of the test may have sections that can be read aloud to you.
Why use the line reader feature?
It will help you focus on one part of the text at a time--it can help you find evidence.
Why should you read all of the possible answers before clicking on one?
So you can pick the best possible answer. Be careful not to answer too quickly! Some of the answers will be correct, but there could be a better answer to choose from.
What is the first step of the PT?
Read/annotate multiple sources and answer questions about them
Finish the song lyrics:
"Whoa, we're half way there"
"Whoa oh, livin' on a prayer"
What do you do if you feel like clicking through?
Raise your hand, ask the teacher to pause your test, take a break.
How many days should you spend on the ELA PT?
More than 1! Please use multiple days to plan, draft, and write your essay!
The desert was arid, and very few plants could survive. Even the cacti looked dry and shriveled.
What does arid most likely mean?
A. Cold and icy
B. Wet and rainy
C. Dry and lacking water
D. Full of animals
C: Dry and lacking water
Why should you use scratch paper on the PT?
To take notes--you can draw a graphic organizer to organize your essay. The teacher will hand onto your scratch paper for the PT.
Can you talk and breathe at the same time?
No
Can you work on missing work on Canvas when you're done with OSAS? Why or why not?
No, it is a testing impropriety (fancy word for they think you're cheating)
Why use the highlight tool on OSAS?
mark key details, evidence, or important words
The villagers depended on the river’s erratic flooding. Some years the water rose high and watered the crops, but other years it barely increased at all, leaving fields dry.
What does erratic most likely mean?
A. Happening at regular times
B. Unpredictable or inconsistent
C. Extremely dangerous
D. Deep and powerful
B — Unpredictable or inconsistent
What do you do in Part 2 of the PT?
Write an essay with a beginning, middle, and end
Justin Bieber has a song about what flower?
Daisies
What should you do if you finish the test?
Raise hand, tell the teacher, read a book.
What is the order of testing? Math or ELA first? CAT or PT first?
1. Math CAT
2. Math PT
3. ELA CAT
4. ELA PT
Every year, the Nile River flooded the land around it. The floodwaters left behind rich soil that helped farmers grow crops. People built villages near the river so they could farm, drink water, and travel by boat. The Nile became an important part of daily life for many communities.
Which sentence best summarizes the passage?
A. Farmers used boats to travel on the Nile River.
B. The Nile River flooded every year and sometimes damaged villages.
C. The Nile River supported communities by providing soil, water, and transportation.
D. People liked living near rivers more than deserts.
C
What are the 3 modes (or genres) of writing?
Informative, Narrative, Argumentative
How many eyes do caterpillars have?
12