Preparation and Resources Flashcards
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Which TSIA2 writing score pathway requires a student to also complete a short essay component?
Answer: Scoring between 910–944 on the multiple-choice section
Students scoring 910–944 on the Writing multiple-choice section must also earn a qualifying score on the essay to meet the college-ready standard.
What score range is required on the TSIA2 essay for it to count toward meeting the college-ready Writing benchmark?
Answer: 5–8
An essay score of 5 or higher (on a scale of 1–8) is required alongside the qualifying multiple-choice score to meet the Writing benchmark.
Which type of content is emphasized most on the TSIA2 Mathematics section?
Answer: Arithmetic, data analysis, algebraic reasoning, and geometry
The TSIA2 Math section focuses on quantitative reasoning, algebraic reasoning, geometric and spatial reasoning, and probabilistic/statistical reasoning.
A student purchased an official TSIA2 practice test from the test publisher. What company developed and administers the TSIA2?
Answer: Educational Testing Service (ETS)
The TSIA2 is developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) under contract with THECB.
Which of the following is a valid exemption from the TSIA2 for incoming Texas college students?
Answer: Scoring 1010 or higher on the SAT with a 530+ in the relevant section
Students who score 1010+ on the SAT composite and at least 530 on the Evidence-Based Reading & Writing or Math subsection meet a TSIA2 exemption criterion.
What does TSI stand for in the context of Texas higher education?
Answer: Texas Success Initiative
TSI stands for Texas Success Initiative, a program designed to ensure students have the college-readiness skills needed to succeed.
Which resource would be MOST useful for practicing the TSIA2 essay component specifically?
Answer: ETS official TSIA2 practice prompts with scored sample essays
ETS official practice prompts with annotated scored samples teach students how essays are evaluated and how to meet the scoring criteria.
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