2024-06-182024-06-182024-03https://dc.statelibrary.sc.gov/handle/10827/56269The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee, in collaboration with the South Carolina Department of Education, partnered with Education Analytics (EA) to complete a linking study between the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessment (SC READY) in Mathematics and English Language Arts and the NWEA MAP Growth assessment in Mathematics and Reading, respectively. In the following sections, we will provide a general overview of the linking study results and guidance on their interpretation, including limitations and cautions associated with linking studies. By providing an overview of EA's linking study results, methods, and considerations, this document aims to facilitate informed decision-making and promote transparency in assessment practices.application/pdfDocumentRecords, documents, and information made available by the agencies of the South Carolina state government or its subdivisions are made accessible through the South Carolina State Library Depository and are protected under U.S. Copyright law (Title 17, U.S.C.) and South Carolina state law (Title 30 and 60, S.C.C.L.). Distribution rights are determined by the agency or author and users should contact the aforementioned for more information.Educational evaluation--South CarolinaEducational tests and measurements--South Carolina--EvaluationLanguage arts--TestingMathematical ability--TestingUnderstanding Education Analytics' Linking Study Between SC Ready and NWEA Map Growth Assessment, Grades 3-8SC READY and MAP Linking Study Brief, March 2024Text