What is the TSI Assessment?
What is a passing score?
Who needs the TSI Assessment?
What is on the test?
How much does it cost?
When is the test given?
What if I have a disability?
What happens when I finish the test?
Can I re-take the TSI Assessment?
Sample Questions
• Before you can take the TSI assessment, you must
participate in a Pre-Assessment
• You will be asked, “Were you provided with
information and/or an activity to help you
understand all of the following: 1 the importance of
this assessment, 2 sample questions, 3 course
options, and 4 resources for students?”
• You must document your completion of the PreAssessment Activity
• You must be able to answer “YES” to take the TSI
test
• The score range on the TSI Assessment in all
sections is 310-390.
• TSI Math- College Readiness - 350
• TSI Reading – 351
• TSI Writing – 5 on the essay or 363 with a 4 on
the essay
• What if I score below the passing standard?
• Diagnostics
• Adult Basic Education
• ACT – composite score of a 23 with a 19 in
English and 19 in Math
• SAT – composite score of 1070 with 500 in
Critical Reading and 500 in Math
• Can have partial exemptions
• TSI Math is 20 questions that covers the four
content areas.
• TSI Reading is 24 questions with 10-12 items in
each section of the diagnostic test.
• TSI Writing is 20 questions with 10-12 items in
each section of the diagnostic test.
• You may also be asked to write a fie paragraph
persuasive essay.
• TSI Math is 20 questions that covers the four
content areas.
• TSI Reading is 24 questions with 10-12 items in
each section of the diagnostic test.
• TSI Writing is 20 questions with 10-12 items in
each section of the diagnostic test.
• You may also be asked to write a fie paragraph
persuasive essay.
• View sample questions and feedback at:
www.collegeboard.org/texas-sample-questions
• You may request a hard copy in the Counseling
Center from Ms. Ruiz
• Querium TSI prep program for smart phone
• How much does the test cost?
• Current Lufkin High students will pay:
• $10.00 Math
• $10.00 Reading
• $10.00 Writing
Current Lufkin High students on free or reduced lunch
will pay:
• $5.00 Math
• $5.00 Reading
• $8.00 Writing
• When is TSI Testing?
• The test is given at LHS multiple times throughout the
school year.
• How do I register?
• Registration forms can be found in the Go Center and the
Counseling Center
• Complete registration form and return to the Counseling
Center along with your payment (cash or money order)
• Space is limited and seats will be filled in order of
registration submission
• Make sure to meet registration deadline
• What if I have a disability?
• If you receive accommodations on testing through
504 or special services, you will be provided
accommodations
• You are responsible for registering your
accommodations on your registration form
• See your counselor for more information
• You will receive a TSI placement score
• If you met the passing standard, you will be able
to register for college credit classes or dual credit
• If you did NOT meet the passing standar, your
institution may use additional factors to
determine placement.
• High school GPA
• Other test scores
• Courses from your high school transcript
• If you did not meet the passing standard,
options and resources may include:
Developmental courses and intervention plans
Tutors and Instructional Aides
Technology delivered developmental courses
Workforce Education and Community Based
Organizations
• Workforce Solutions and Adult Literacy Programs
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Contact an advisor at your institution of choice to learn about
campus and community resources that will help you succeed
as a college student.
• You can re-take the TSI when you are
ready and will be required to pay each
time you test
• You will only re-test in the area needed
• Your verification form is your acknowledgment
of the following statement:
• “Were you provided with information and/or
an activity to help you understand all of the
following: 1. the importance of this assessment,
2. sample questions, 3. course options, and 4
resources for students?”
• You must document your completion of the PreAssessment Activity
• You must be able to answer “YES” to the above
statement in order to take the TSI test