TSIA2 Purpose and Overview 4

Question 1

A student scores in the college-ready range on the TSIA2 Mathematics section but below college-ready on the English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) section. What is the most likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

The student enrolls in college-level math but is placed into developmental or co-requisite English support

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The student must retake both sections until college ready in both

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The student is denied enrollment until both sections are passed

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The student is placed in developmental courses for both subjects regardless of math score

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'co-requisite' model that many Texas colleges use in response to non-college-ready TSIA2 scores?

Accepted Answer

Students enroll in college-level courses while receiving concurrent supplemental academic support

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Students must complete all developmental coursework before taking any college-level classes

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Students are placed in online modules that replace traditional developmental courses

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Students are allowed one semester to prove college readiness before being dropped

Question 3

What is the TSIA2 score scale range for the multiple-choice (CRC) sections?

Accepted Answer

310–390

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200–800

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0–100

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1–36

Question 4

A student who scores at or above the college readiness standard on the TSIA2 ELAR section must also submit an essay to be considered fully college ready in English. Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

The student must score at least a 5 out of 8 on the essay, or the overall ELAR score must be high enough to override essay requirements

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The essay is optional once the multiple-choice benchmark is met

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The student needs only a score of 4 on the essay regardless of CRC score

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Any essay submission, regardless of score, satisfies the requirement

Question 5

Which population of students was TSIA2 specifically designed NOT to assess for college readiness purposes?

Accepted Answer

Students enrolling in workforce continuing education courses that are not part of a degree or certificate program

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Students who graduated from a Texas high school within the last three years

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Students who are first-generation college attendees

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Students who are non-native English speakers

Question 6

Which of the following best explains why Texas replaced the TSIA (original version) with the TSIA2?

Accepted Answer

To improve alignment with college readiness standards, reduce testing time, and incorporate adaptive technology

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To shift testing responsibility from ETS to the College Board

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To eliminate the essay component for all test-takers

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To reduce the number of exemption categories available to students

Question 7

Which Texas agency oversees and sets policy for the TSIA2 at the state level?

Accepted Answer

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

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Texas Education Agency (TEA)

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)

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State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)