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Comprehensive Guide: Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) for College Readiness

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is designed to evaluate if students are ready for college-level courses in Texas. Replacing the ACCUPLACER and THEA in September 2013, it assesses students in Reading, Math, and Writing. All incoming public college students must take the TSIA unless exempted. Preparation includes a mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity, which provides insights and is required to sit the test. Students must bring a certificate of completion, payment, and a photo ID on test day. Explore relevant websites for effective study tools.

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Comprehensive Guide: Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) for College Readiness

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  1. TESTING FOR COLLEGEJanuary 14, 2014 • TSIA • Texas Success Initiative Assessment • Designed to determine if student ready for college-level work • College Admissions Tests • ACT • SAT • Designed to determine readiness and predict future success in college courses

  2. TSI ASSESSMENT • Replaces the old ACCUPLACER or THEA • New – September 2013 • Three core areas: Reading, Math, Writing • Required for any incoming public college student in Texas, unless meet exemption • Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity • Blinn College in Brenham is a testing facility

  3. PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY • Not scored • Designed to inform you about the importance of the TSIA • Sample test questions • Upon completion, a certificate will be emailed. This certificate must be presented with payment when taking the TSIA. No certificate, No testing.

  4. TSI REGISTRATION • Complete online pre-assessment activity • www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html • Contact Blinn/Brenham to reserve a day for testing (Monday-Thursday only) • 979-830-4196 • Students are encouraged to prepare academically before attempting to take any assessment.

  5. WEBSITES FORTSIA PREPARATION • While Blinn College does not endorse any one particular study agency, the following websites have proven to be valuable preparation tools: • www.studytips.org • www.testpreview.com • www.studyguidezone.com • TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html • www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests

  6. WHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAY • Bring to test center • Certificate of Pre-Assessment Activity • Payment for test - $45. Keep receipt for payment. • Photo ID • Do not bring • Food/Drink • Cell phones • Calculators or any other electronic devices • Backpacks, large bags or purses • Hats / caps • Testing is untimed • Expect testing to take 4, 5 hours • Some testing has taken as long as 8 hours

  7. TSIA PASSING SCORES • To be declared “college ready” • Reading • Scores of 351-390 • Writing • Scores of 363-390 • Math • Scores of 350-390

  8. EXEMPTIONS FOR TSI ASSESSMENT • SAT • Math = 500, Critical Reading = 500, Combined Score = 1070 • ACT • Exit Level TAKS (2013 grads only) • Math = 2200 • ELA = 2200 + Written Composition Score of 3 or above HELPFUL WEBSITEwww.thecb.state.tx.us

  9. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING • Standardized tests • Timed • Measure academic abilities • Determine readiness for college-level work • Used to predict future success in college courses • Registration takes place online • Students required to provide gender information and a photo of themselves upon registering • Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score report sent to school • No changes allowed day of test • Students must provide high school code Bellville High School Code 440575

  10. SAT • www.sat.collegeboard.org • Cost - $50 • Three subjects • Critical Reading • Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section • Math • Two 25-minute sections, One 20-minute section • Writing • One 25-minute section, One 10-minute section • Essay – 25 minute section REQUIRED

  11. SAT • Scoring • Individual subjects • Each subject score ranges from 200-800 • Essay has separate score 2-12 • Total • Composite of all three individual subjects added together • Critical Reading + Math + Writing • Highest Score possible = 2400 • Penalties • Typically ¼ point deducted for wrong answers • If you can narrow down choices to 2, make a guess • Otherwise, leave blank

  12. SAT TESTING DATES • March 8, 2014 • Registration deadline - February 7 • May 3, 2014 • Registration deadline - April 4 • June 7, 2014 • Registration deadline - May 9

  13. ACT • www.actstudent.org • Cost - $35 • With Writing added - $50.50 • Four subjects • English • 45 minutes • Math • 60 minutes • Reading • 35 minutes • Science • 35 minutes • Writing (OPTIONAL) • 30 minutes

  14. ACT • Scoring • Each subject score ranges 1-36 • Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections together • Optional Essay – scores from 1-12 • Penalties • No penalties for wrong answers • Since incorrect answers do not count against student, always attempt to make an education guess • Always select an answer

  15. ACT TESTING DATES • February 8, 2014 • Late Registration deadline – January 24 • April 12, 2014 • Registration deadline - March 7 • June 14, 2014 • Registration deadline - May 9

  16. WEBSITES TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING • www.collegeboard.org • www.actstudent.org • www.march2success.com • www.majortests.com • www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat

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