The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSI) is a program that determines the appropriate level of college coursework for an incoming student. The TSI test consists of three separate exams: Mathematics, Reading, and Writing. Successful scoring on the TSI proves your readiness for college-level coursework and will save you substantial time and money by allowing you to avoid remedial classes. TSI Parent Information Smore
Texas College Bridge (TXCB) is a free, online, self-paced program for 11th and 12th-grade students in Texas, offering tailored, preparatory math and English courses. By completing these courses, students can earn a TSI waiver or exemption at participating Texas colleges, helping them skip remedial, non-credit courses. Class of 2026 Only.
When a student takes the TSIA2, their scores are valid for 5 years from the test date.
ELAR (Reading and Writing Combined) Test Passing Scores:
ELAR Score of 945 or higher AND Write Placer Essay Score of 5 - 8 OR
ELAR Score under 945 AND ELAR Diagnostic
Level of 5 - 6 AND Write Placer Essay Score of 5 - 8
Math Test Passing Scores:
950 or higher OR
Math Score Under 950 AND Math Diagnostic Level of 6
RISD's TSIA tutoring sessions walk through important TSIA skills, sample questions, and test-taking strategies to help you feel more confident and prepared for the exam.
TSI ENGLISH
Main Idea TSIAENGLISH.2.3.26
Inference Skills TSIAENGLISH.2.10.26
Vocabulary in Context TSIAENGLISH.2.17.26
Authors' Purpose & Tone TSIAENGLISH.2.24.26
Fact vs Opinion & Evaluating Claims TSIAENGLISH.3.10.26
TSI MATH
Algebraic Reasoning pt. 1 TSIA MATH2.5.26
Algebraic Reasoning pt. 2 TSIA MATH 2.12.26
Quantitative Reasoning pt 1. TSIA MATH 2.19.26
Quantitative Reasoning pt 2TSIA.MATH 2.26.26
Geometric Reasoning TSIA.MATH 3.5.26