TSIA TSIA Retesting and Exemptions 2

Question 1

A student who scored 3 or higher on an AP English Language exam may be exempt from which TSIA2 section?

Accepted Answer

ELA/Writing

Answer

A score of 3 or higher on AP English Language and Composition may qualify a student for TSIA2 ELA/Writing exemption at Texas public institutions.

Question 2

What AP exam score can exempt a Texas student from the TSIA2 Math requirement?

Accepted Answer

Score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB or BC

Answer

A score of 3 or higher on AP Calculus AB or BC qualifies a student for TSIA2 Math exemption in Texas.

Question 3

What is the minimum STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) score that can exempt a student from TSIA2 Math?

Accepted Answer

Level III (Advanced Academic)

Answer

Students who earn a Level III Advanced Academic performance on the Algebra II STAAR EOC may qualify for TSIA2 Math exemption.

Question 4

Can a student retake only one section of the TSIA2 if they passed the other?

Accepted Answer

Yes, each section (Math, Reading, ELA/Writing) can be retaken independently

Answer

Each TSIA2 section is independent — students can retake only the section(s) they did not pass without retesting sections they already passed.

Question 5

What happens to a student's exemption status if they leave a Texas college and enroll at a new one?

Accepted Answer

Exemptions are generally transferable to other Texas public institutions

Answer

TSIA2 exemptions and college-ready designations are generally recognized and transferable across Texas public colleges and universities.

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