What Is the TSI Assessment?
The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help your college or university determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. If you are an incoming college student in Texas, you are required to take the TSI Assessment - unless you are already exempt (see your counselor) - to determine your readiness for college-level work. Based on how you perform, you may either be enrolled in a college-level course and/or be placed in the appropriate developmental course or intervention to improve your skills and prepare you for success in college-level courses.
Exemptions:
Students are exempt from the TSI if they meet either of the following criteria:
- Scored a 23 or higher on the ACT composite and a minimum of 19 on both the English and Math tests.
- SAT administered March 2016 and later: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERBW) minimum score of 480, Mathematics minimum score of 530 (no combined score needed).
Take the TSI at RHS
We are offering after school and in school testing for the TSI-A. Students must sign up for after school testing. They can email Mrs. Montgomery for information regarding testing during the day. All testing will be testing in the library computer lab for students who are identified as face-to-face learners in Skyward. Remote students have the option of coming to school to take the test in person or they can take it remotely if they have access to a device (excluding a tablet/iPad) with a camera and microphone. Students must complete the PAA on the Friday before they plan to test. Students will be emailed using their GISD email when their test date is set. For more information, please reach out to Mrs. Montgomery.
How do I prepare for the TSI?
Take advantage of the sample questions to improve in areas where your academic performance is not the strongest. These sample questions help you familiarize yourself with the types of questions asked on the TSI Assessment.
