"My district is using the new Common Core State Standards, but we are using the NWEA's MAP® testing system. I am wondering if my students stand a chance on the state exam? Are the two aligned?"
"RIT Scale-
Since the RIT scales are independent of standards alignment, transitioning between two tests is not anticipated to have a significant impact on students' RIT scores, so long as a suitably rigorous CCSS- aligned curriculum has been fully implemented." NWEA (Click on the link to read the NWEA's explanation)