Exemptions and Scoring Flashcards
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A student previously attended a Texas public university and passed English Composition I with a grade of C. How does this affect their TSIA2 requirement?
Answer: They are exempt from TSIA2 ELA/Reading
Successfully completing a college-level English course (typically with a C or better) at a Texas institution can exempt a student from TSIA2 ELA/Reading.
The TSIA2 scaled score range for both Math and ELA/Reading sections is:
Answer: 910–990
Both the Math and ELA/Reading sections of the TSIA2 use a scaled score range of 910 to 990.
What is the score range for the TSIA2 Diagnostic section?
Answer: 1–6
The TSIA2 Diagnostic section uses levels 1 through 6, indicating a student's skill level within a subject area.
A student who is not college ready in Math after TSIA2 is most likely required to:
Answer: Enroll in a developmental education course or intervention strategy
Students who are not college ready must participate in developmental education or approved intervention strategies as determined by their institution.
Which STAAR exam score grants an exemption from the TSIA2 ELA/Reading test?
Answer: STAAR English III at Level 2 or higher
A Level 2 or higher score on the STAAR English III end-of-course exam qualifies a student for a TSIA2 ELA/Reading exemption.
How long are TSIA2 exemptions based on SAT or ACT scores valid?
Answer: 5 years from the test date
SAT and ACT scores used for TSIA2 exemptions must be from tests taken within 5 years prior to enrollment.
A homeschooled student in Texas wants to enroll in a public college. Which statement about their TSIA2 obligation is correct?
Answer: They must take TSIA2 unless they qualify for another exemption
Homeschooled students are subject to the same TSIA2 requirements as other students and must test unless they qualify for a specific exemption.