This year, students in third, fourth, and fifth grades in South Carolina will take a new test, SC Ready (April 26-28). Students in those grades will take ELA (English, reading, and writing) and mathematics tests. Additionally, students in fourth and fifth grades will take SCPASS science and social studies tests. SC Ready is not timed and will require students to answer multiple choice questions. The writing day will be a text dependent question. SCPASS, also untimed, will require students to answer multiple choice questions and will be computer-based. Fourth and fifth graders will take SCPASS during the following dates: May 11-13 (5th Grade) and May 16-18 (4th Grade). SC Ready and SCPASS tests are aligned to state standards and what is taught in your child’s classroom. Your assistance in ensuring that students are at school and on-time and avoiding doctor’s appointments during the testing windows is greatly appreciated.