Case Study

Unified Curriculum, Assessments, and PLCs Drive Math Growth

Overview

South Carolina School Increases Math Scores

With robust professional learning, educator support, and the i-Ready Classroom Mathematics curriculum, Merriwether Elementary School in Edgefield County School District achieved remarkable growth in just one year. From spring 2023 to spring 2024, the percentage of Merriwether students scoring at Meets or Exceeds Expectations on the SC Ready summative assessment for mathematics rose by 12 points overall.

  • District:Merriwether Elementary School, Edgefield County School District
  • Subject:Mathematics
  • Grade:K–5
  • Topic:Academic Achievement, Core Math

Welcome!

For a better website experience, please confirm your location.

Testimonials

We implemented a common curriculum, common assessments, and professional learning communities (PLCs) across all schools, so ECSD can truly operate as a school system rather than a system of schools.

— Kevin O'Gorman, Superintendent, Merriwether Elementary School, Edgefield County School District

Read Case Study