Math

TSIA2 MATHEMATICS

Unless you’re exempt, you’ll be administered the multiple-choice Mathematics College Readiness Classification (CRC) Test first. It’s made up of 20 questions and covers 4 content categories:

  • Quantitative Reasoning: Calculating ratios, proportions, and percentages, as well as identifying, manipulating, and interpreting linear equations and expressions

  • Algebraic Reasoning: Solving equations (linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, rational, and radical), evaluating functions, and solving algebraic problems in context

  • Geometric and Spatial Reasoning: Converting units within measurement systems, solving geometric problems (perimeter, area, surface area, and volume), performing transformations, and applying right triangle trigonometry

  • Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning: Classifying data, constructing appropriate representations of data, computing, and interpreting probability, and describing measures of center and spread of data

If you don’t meet the college readiness benchmark, you’ll be routed to the multiple-choice Mathematics Diagnostic Test. Take your time and answer each question to the best of your ability. This test provides you with a second opportunity to demonstrate your readiness in mathematics. The Mathematics Diagnostic Test is made up of 48 questions. There are 12 questions from each of the content categories listed above.


Note: Handheld calculators of any type are not permitted for use with the online TSIA2 Mathematics Test. Some, but not all, of the math questions contain one or more pop-up calculators for use in solving problems asked. If applicable, you will have access to the following types of pop-up calculators: basic (four-function), square root (four-function with square root button), and/or graphing (TI-84). If you are taking an accommodated test (e.g., paper-and-pencil, braille, or audio), you will be allowed to use a square root calculator

What score on the mathematics test is needed to be considered college ready?

You’re considered college ready in two ways:

1. If you score in the range of 950–990 on the CRC Test or

2. If you score below 950 on the CRC Test but receive a diagnostic level of 6 on the Diagnostic Test.