Exemptions and Scoring Flashcards

A student scores a 528 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. Are they exempt from the TSIA2 ELA/Reading test?

Answer: No, the minimum required is 530

The SAT exemption threshold for ELA/Reading is a score of 530 or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.

Which ACT score combination exempts a student from both TSIA2 Math and ELA/Reading?

Answer: Composite of 23 with at least 19 on each relevant section

Students need an ACT composite of 23 or higher AND a minimum of 19 on the relevant subject section to be exempt from the corresponding TSIA2 test.

A student earned a Level 2 on the STAAR Algebra II end-of-course exam. What does this mean for their TSIA2 Math requirement?

Answer: They are exempt from TSIA2 Math

Earning Level 2 or higher on the STAAR Algebra II EOC exam qualifies a student for a TSIA2 Math exemption.

What TSIA2 Math score is the minimum threshold for being classified as college ready without any diagnostic condition?

Answer: 950

A TSIA2 Math score of 950 or higher automatically classifies a student as college ready in mathematics.

A student scores 940 on TSIA2 Math with a Diagnostic Level of 4. Are they college ready in Math?

Answer: Yes, scores 910-949 with Diagnostic Level 4 or higher qualify

Students scoring 910–949 on TSIA2 Math are college ready if they also achieve a Diagnostic Level of 4 or higher.

For TSIA2 ELA college readiness, what Essay score is required when a student scores between 910 and 944?

Answer: Essay score of 5 or higher

Students scoring 910–944 on ELA/Reading need a Diagnostic Level of 5 or higher AND an Essay score of 5 or higher to be college ready.

Which of the following is a valid non-test-score TSIA2 exemption pathway?

Answer: Active duty military service in the U.S. armed forces

Active duty U.S. military service members are exempt from TSIA2 testing requirements under Texas law.