TSIA TSIA Score Interpretation

Question 1

What does a 'college-ready' designation on the TSIA2 mean for a Texas student?

Accepted Answer

The student can enroll in credit-bearing college courses without developmental support

Answer

The student earned a college degree

Answer

The student passed an AP exam

Answer

The student is exempt from all future testing

Question 2

What is the score scale used for both the TSIA2 Reading and Mathematics sections?

Accepted Answer

910–990

Answer

0–100

Answer

200–800

Answer

1–36

Question 3

Which TSIA2 score report section tells a student their specific areas of weakness?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic Report

Answer

Overall Benchmark Score

Answer

College-Ready Certificate

Answer

Exemption Notice

Question 4

A student receives a TSIA2 Math score of 940. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

The student scored below the college-ready benchmark of 945

Answer

The student is college-ready in math

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The student must retake the test immediately

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The student is exempt from college-level courses

Question 5

What does the ELA/Writing score on the TSIA2 combine?

Accepted Answer

Essay score and ELA/Writing multiple-choice score

Answer

Reading and Math scores

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Diagnostic and benchmark scores

Answer

Vocabulary and grammar sub-scores only

Question 6

How long are TSIA2 scores typically valid for college placement in Texas?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

6 months

Answer

1 year

Answer

Indefinitely