TSIA2 Purpose and Overview 2

Question 1

Which Texas state law mandates that public colleges and universities administer the TSIA2 to incoming students?

Accepted Answer

Texas Education Code Chapter 51

Answer

Texas Administrative Code Title 19

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Senate Bill 1720

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House Bill 2223

Question 2

A student who is exempt from TSIA2 testing due to SAT scores still needs to complete which component before enrolling in college-level courses?

Accepted Answer

No additional steps are required

Answer

Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)

Answer

Diagnostic section only

Answer

Essay section only

Question 3

The TSIA2 assesses readiness for which two foundational college-level courses?

Accepted Answer

English Composition and College Algebra

Answer

English Literature and Calculus

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Technical Writing and Statistics

Answer

Speech and Pre-Calculus

Question 4

Who is responsible for setting the college readiness cut scores used for TSIA2 placement decisions in Texas?

Accepted Answer

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

Answer

Each individual college or university

Answer

The College Board

Answer

ETS (Educational Testing Service)

Question 5

A student's TSIA2 score is used primarily to make decisions about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Course placement and need for developmental education

Answer

Eligibility for financial aid

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Admission to a Texas public university

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Transfer credit from another institution

Question 6

Which of the following students is NOT typically required to take the TSIA2?

Accepted Answer

A student enrolling in a degree-seeking program who scored 1530 or higher on the SAT

Answer

A student enrolling in a degree-seeking program who scored 19 on the ACT Math

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A student with no prior college credits enrolling in English Composition

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A homeschool graduate enrolling in a Texas community college

Question 7

What is the main purpose of the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) that students must complete before taking the TSIA2?

Accepted Answer

To inform students about the test's purpose, what scores mean, and available support resources

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To provide a practice test that predicts the student's actual score

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To determine whether the student qualifies for a fee waiver

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To allow the institution to verify the student's identity