rewrite this introduction sentence: The purpose of this study is to explore the potential correlation between two key variables in the field of education: student averages in English Language Arts (ELA) classes and their scores on the ELA Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) tests. The rationale behind this investigation stems from the assumption that classroom performance, as reflected in ELA class averages, might significantly influence standardized test outcomes, such as the MAAP. This correlation could be due to the skills and knowledge acquired in ELA classes, which are likely to be tested in the MAAP. Therefore, it is hypothesized that students with higher ELA class averages may also achieve higher scores on the MAAP tests. The goal of this study is to gather evidence that either confirms or contradicts this hypothesis. The research was carried out among 57 students ranging from third to sixth grade