TSI Testing

The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative enacted by the Texas State Legislature and designed to determine a student's readiness for college-level coursework in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics.

There are two TSIA's, Math and Reading/Writing. The Reading and Writing portion of the test are tested at the same time. Passing both the Math and Reading/Writing TSI Assessment is required for enrollment in college level courses.

Reading

• Literary reading comprehension

• Informational reading comprehension

Writing

• Editing and revising a literary passage

• Editing and revising informational passages

Math

• Arithmetic

• Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, Statistics

• Advanced Algebra and Functions

All BTech Students must take and pass the TSI Assessment.

9th Graders need to have passed the Reading/Writing Assessment before their 10th grade year

10th Graders need to have passed both the Math Assessment and the Reading/Writing Assessment by their 11th grade year.

Click the button below for testing dates and schedules

Students scoring at or above the cut scores are considered “college ready” and eligible to enroll in any entry level college course (for example, English composition, history, government, or college algebra). Some college level courses require passing scores in more than one area.

Students have multiple attempts at each test. However, it is extremely important that they pass each test by their Junior year. Not passing the assessment by the correct semester could impact your enrollment in BTech. Utilize every test opportunity as much as possible.

Click the button below for a list of resources to help prepare for the TSI Assessment