(a)The following minimum passing standards for reading and mathematics on the TSI Assessment shall be used by an institution to determine a student's readiness to enroll in entry-level freshman coursework: (1)Phase I as defined in §4.53(21) of this title (relating to Definitions) - Reading 351; Mathematics 350; (2)Phase II as defined in §4.53(21) of this title - Reading 355; Mathematics 356; and (3)Final Phase as defined in §4.53(21) of this title - Reading 359; Mathematics 369. (b)The following standards on the TSI Assessment may be used by an institution for consideration of courses and/or interventions addressing the educational and training needs of students at the Adult Basic Education levels (at or below the following cut scores, with no phase-in period): (1)Reading 342; (2)Writing 350; (3)Mathematics 336. (c)The Phase I, II, and Final Phase college readiness passing standard for the writing portion of the TSI Assessment is an essay score of 5. However, an essay score of 4 will meet this standard if the student also meets the multiple choice writing standard of 363. (d)An institution shall not require higher Phase I, II, and Final Phase college readiness standards on any or all portions of the TSI Assessment to determine a student's readiness to enroll in any entry-level freshman course. (e)Determination of applicable Phase I, II, or Final Phase standards as defined in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section is based on the student's initial TSI Assessment testing date in any subject area. TSI Assessment results are valid for five (5) years from date of testing. [(a)The following minimum passing standards shall be used by an institution to determine a student's readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework:] [(1)ASSET: Reading Skills - 41; Elementary Algebra - 38; Writing Skills (objective) - 40; and Written Essay - 6.] [(2)COMPASS: Reading Skills - 81; Algebra - 39; Writing Skills (objective) - 59; and Written Essay - 6.] [(3)ACCUPLACER: Reading Comprehension - 78; Elementary Algebra - 63; Sentence Skills - 80; and Written Essay - 6.] [(4)THEA: Reading - 230; Mathematics - 230; Writing - 220.] [(b)The minimum passing standard for the written essay portion of all tests is a score of 6. However, an essay with a score of 5 will meet this standard if the student meets the objective writing test standard.] [(c)An institution may require higher passing standards. This subsection expires academic year 2013-2014.]
This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's
legal authority to adopt.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on May 6, 2013
TRD-201301782 Bill Franz
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Proposed date of adoption: July 25, 2013
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
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