To develop Pathway to Proficiency reports for New Hampshire Star Reading and Star Math, we linked our scaled scores with the scaled scores from the New Hampshire achievement test. This technical report details the statistical method behind the process of linking NH SAS tests and Star Reading and Star Math scaled scores. The full report is available online: <https://docs.renaissance.com/R58546>.

DETAILS: Design: Quasi-experimental; Sample: 79 students in grades 4-6. RESULTS: This study measured the language mechanics skills of students and showed a 23% higher average performance level for students who used Perfect Copy compared to a control group that had traditional language arts instruction. REPORTING EDUCATOR: Dr. Ray Van Groesbeck, teacher. (Email research@renaissance.com to request a copy of this study from the Renaissance Research Department.)