The pattern of correlations supports each test's construct validity. The low correlations suggest that the tests are not redundant, and do not support using the scores on the school's assessment to predict performance on Step 2 CS. Future studies of these relationships need to address the time between the two assessments and the effect of intervening remedial programs.
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