Ohio's Department of Education and Workforce says districts must give mathematics diagnostic assessments to students in kindergarten through third grade beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. A Sept. 10 department bulletin directs districts to its implementation guidance.
The department's Math Diagnostic Assessments webpage describes the test as a universal screener used to identify whether students are on track with their grade-level mathematics content. That guidance lists Sept. 30 as the annual administration deadline.
The webpage also provides approved assessment options and vendor-specific scoring information, along with resources for educators. Districts should consult the full department guidance for implementation details rather than rely on the short bulletin alone.
The guidance is available at https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Mathematics/Assessments-in-Mathematics/Math-Diagnostic-Assessments.