THEA THEA Test Overview & Registration 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a common exemption from the THEA Test requirement?

Accepted Answer

Scoring above a set threshold on the SAT or ACT

Answer

Completing 30 college credit hours

Answer

Having a high school GPA above 3.5

Answer

Living outside of Texas

Question 2

What type of calculator is allowed on the THEA Mathematics section?

Accepted Answer

No calculator allowed

Answer

Scientific calculator only

Answer

Graphing calculator only

Answer

Any calculator the student brings

Question 3

Approximately how long does the THEA Test take to complete all three sections?

Accepted Answer

5 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

7 hours

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the THEA Test's purpose?

Accepted Answer

Measure college readiness in core academic skills

Answer

Rank students for college admissions

Answer

Evaluate teacher effectiveness

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Certify vocational skills

Question 5

How are THEA Test scores reported?

Accepted Answer

Separately for each of the three sections

Answer

As a single composite score

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As a percentile rank only

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As pass/fail with no numerical score

Question 6

Which of the following groups is typically NOT required to take the THEA Test?

Accepted Answer

Students enrolled only in workforce education courses

Answer

Full-time freshmen at Texas public universities

Answer

Dual enrollment high school students taking college courses

Answer

Transfer students from Texas community colleges