Diagnostic Assessment Flashcards
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Under Texas Education Code, which state agency oversees the TSIA2 and sets college readiness standards?
Answer: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) governs the TSI program and establishes college readiness benchmarks for Texas public institutions.
A student is exempt from taking the TSIA2 if they scored at least 570 on which SAT section?
Answer: SAT Math and SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Students scoring 570 or higher on both the SAT Math section and the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section qualify for TSIA2 exemption.
Which ACT composite score meets the TSIA2 exemption threshold?
Answer: 19 or higher
A composite ACT score of 19 or higher, with at least 19 on the English section and 19 on the Math section, qualifies for TSIA2 exemption.
In the context of the TSIA2, what is the purpose of the pre-assessment activity (PAA)?
Answer: To inform students about the test's purpose, consequences, and available support services
The PAA is a mandatory informational activity that explains what the TSIA2 measures, why it matters, and what resources are available to students.
A student placed into developmental math education by the TSIA2 Diagnostic takes a co-requisite course. What is the main advantage of this model over traditional prerequisite remediation?
Answer: Students earn college credit while receiving support, reducing time to degree completion
Co-requisite models let students earn college-level credit immediately while receiving embedded support, accelerating degree completion compared to non-credit prerequisite courses.
On the TSIA2, the Geometric and Spatial Reasoning content area in the Math Diagnostic would most likely include questions about:
Answer: Identifying properties of shapes and computing area and volume
Geometric and Spatial Reasoning covers properties of two- and three-dimensional figures, area, volume, and coordinate geometry.
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the CRC and the Diagnostic sections of the TSIA2?
Answer: Students take the CRC first; only those below the benchmark take the Diagnostic
The CRC is the initial placement test; students scoring below the college readiness benchmark proceed to the Diagnostic for more detailed skill analysis.