TSI overview

TSI overview

What is TSI Assessment?

• It is the Texas Success Initiative and it assess students in reading, mathematics, and writing skills.

• It was created to evaluate a students' readiness for high-level coursework and identify areas of additional support.

When should I take TSI?

• It is best before enrolling into any college-level courses

• and you must take the TSI Pre- Assessment Activity

Can I be exempt from TSI?

• YES!! By meeting the following:

• ACT Composite score of 23 or higher (19+ in Math and 19+ in English

• SAT score of 530 (Math), 480 on Evidence Based Reading and Writing

• STAAR score of Level 2 English and Math

Can I be partially exempt from TSI?

• You can be partially exempt if you meet the criteria for one of the areas, so you may not need to take all sections of the TSI.

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TSI Math section

• 20 MC questions which test: Elem Algebra and Functions, Intermediate Algebra and Functions, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability.

TSI Reading Section

• 24 MC

• four sections: Literary Analysis, Main Idea and Supporting Details, Inferences in a Text or Texts and Author's Use of Language.

TSI Writing Section and Essay

• 20 MC questions which cover Essay Revision, Agreement, Sentence Structure, and Sentence Logic

• develop a well -written 5 paragraph persuasive essay on a specific topic

Should I answer every question?

• Yes, there is no penalty for guessing

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How is the test scored?

• scores are based on the number of questions you answer correctly

Scores

• Math college readiness is determined by a score within the range of 350-390

• Reading college readiness is determined by a score within the range of 351-390

• Writing college readiness is determined by a score of 4 and MC within the range of 340-390