TSIA2 Testing

This page is applicable to DC and Seniors needing TSIA2 for Texas Public 4-year University and 2-year College

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College Readiness for Texas Public University or College

This page is applicable to DC and seniors needing the TSIA2 for Texas Public 4-year University and 2-year College.

Dual Credit: Many students qualify for Dual Credit based on their SAT, ACT, PSAT, or STAAR Score. Please check to see if you qualify with those scores first. If not, please see the information below regarding TSIA2 testing to obtain DC eligibility.

Seniors: As a senior, how do I know if I have to take the TSIA2 Test? - Video to help seniors determine if they need the TSIA2!

What is it? The TSIA2 measures college-level readiness in ELAR and Math. It is a placement test that determines whether a student is ready for college-level courses or developmental instruction is needed to strengthen academic skills to ensure success in college-level courses. Not all Texas college students have to take the TSIA2 test. If a student has met college readiness standards on the SAT/ACT or successfully completed a dual credit course, the student may be exempt.

Why is it important? Here is a video that can help explain why preparing for the TSIA2 test is important.

In the video below the TSIA2 test is explained.. the big point of "Don't take the TSI 2.0" is until you view this video :)

TSIA2 Structure

ELAR - 30 multiple choice questions

Reading-focused
- Comprehension
- Analysis of literary, informational, and argumentative text, including paired passages
Writing-focused
- Measures skills in revision and editing sentences, paragraphs, and early drafts of an essay
ESSAY
- 300 to 600 words- random selected prompt
- No access to a dictionary or other outside resources
- Allowed scratch paper