What’s the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0?
The Texas Assessment Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is the assessment instrument used to determine college readiness for non-exempt students, as required by the Texas Success Initiative. TSIA2 helps determine whether you’re ready for college-level coursework in English language arts and reading (ELAR) and mathematics. These are foundational subjects for your other college coursework. The results of TSIA2, in conjunction with your academic background, goals, and interests, are used by academic advisers and counselors to place you in the appropriate courses that match your achievement level.
How Does TSIA2 Work?
The tests in TSIA2 either certify you as “college ready” (or TSI-met/complete) in a subject area or provide a diagnostic profile regarding your academic strengths and weaknesses so that targeted instruction may be provided to help you succeed in college-level courses.
TSIA2 contains multiple-choice questions aligned to Texas College and Career Readiness Standards, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Adult Education and Literacy Content Standards 2.0, and National Reporting System Educational Functioning Levels. The ELAR Test also contains an essay component you must complete to be considered college ready in ELAR. Here are more details about TSIA2:
Multiple-choice tests in TSIA2 are computer adaptive, which means that questions increase or decrease in difficulty depending on how you respond.
The assessments are untimed, which means there’s no time limit on how long you can take to complete testing. Remember to allow yourself enough time to consider your answer to each question—your test results will be used by advisers in determining the course or courses in which you can enroll.
In most cases, TSIA2 provides results upon completion. When you complete the assessment, you immediately receive a score report.
The “save and finish later” option lets you stop at certain times during your test session if you’re tired or need a break. If you select this option, you must return and complete the remaining assessment within 14 calendar days. Note: This option isn’t available for the TSIA2 Essay Test, which must be started and completed in the same session.
Registration and Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity
Before you can register to take TSIA2, you must participate in a mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA). The institution or school district where you take your test is required to provide the PAA, as well as to document your participation. These topics are covered in the PAA:
Importance of TSIA2 in your academic career and why doing well matters
Content of TSIA2, including sample test questions, key test preparation tools, and tips to get you ready for test day
Information about college readiness, developmental education courses, and corequisite options
Information about available campus and community resources, such as online tools and free workshops, that will help you prepare for TSIA2 and succeed as a college student
TSIA2 Student Portal
The TSIA2 Student Portal at studentportal.accuplacer.org gives you access to the following:
TSIA2 Study App and printable sample questions
Tutorials showing you how to use the calculator and highlighter tools
Your test results and how to send test results to Texas public institutions of higher education
