Texas Success Initiative: TSI
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The TSI Test is based on the Texas high school curriculum.
The three components of the TSI Test are Math, Reading, and Writing. Each section consists of multiple choice questions, but the Writing section also includes an essay question. The test is computer adaptive, which means that it presents questions which are more or less difficult based on your performance. There is no time limit, and students are encouraged to carefully read each question before choosing their answers. Here is the test structure:
- Mathematics Assessment: 20 Questions
- Reading Assessment: 24 Questions
- Writing Assessment: 20 Questions
- Essay Section: 1 Essay Question
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What Does the TSI Assessment Cover?
Math
ELAR
- linear equations, inequalities, and systems
- algebraic expressions and equations
- word problems and applications
- quadratic and other polynomial expressions, equations, and functions
- expressions, equations, and functions involving powers, roots, and radicals
- rational and exponential expressions, equations, and functions
- plane geometry; transformations and symmetry; and linear, area, and three- dimensional measurements
- interpreting categorical and quantitative data, statistical measures, and probabilistic reasoning
- identifying and analyzing ideas in and elements of literary texts
- identifying the main idea of a passage and in comprehending explicit textual information in a passage
- synthesizing ideas by making a connection or comparison between two passages and in making an appropriate inference about single passages
- identifying an author's purpose, tone, organization or rhetorical strategies, and use of evidence in determining the meaning of words in context
Essay: persuasive essay (approximately 300-600 words) on a controversial issue or one of current interest
- clearly state a main idea and provide specific examples and details to back up your main idea, as well as follow conventions of standard English
Students will need to write at least 450 words to be considered for at least a 5 on the essay!
English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) | Math | |
College Ready | MC: 945 and Essay 5 OR MC: 910-944, Diag Level: 5-6, Essay 5-8 | MC: 950 OR MC 910-949, Diag Level: 6 |
NOT College Ready | MC: 910-944, Diag Level 1-4, Essay: 1-4 | MC: 910-949, Diag Level: 1-5 |
Test | English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) | Math |
SAT | 480+ | 530+ |
ACT | Prior to Feb 2023: Composite Score: 23 English Score: 19+ After Feb 2023: Combined English & Writing Score: 40 | Prior to Feb 2023: Composite Score: 23 Math Score: 19+ After Feb 2023: 22 |
*Students may also register for the self-paced TSI Edgenuity Courseby scanning the QR on the green score report provided after completing their test.*
What if I did not meet the college readiness standards on the TSIA?
Must use your Learning Locator Code
provided on your score report.
How do I send my scores to the college I plan to attend?
TSI Accuplacer Portal
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