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(a)The following minimum passing standards (also known as "cut scores") 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), (c), and (d) 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.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has
been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise
of
the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on July 26, 2013
TRD-201303060 Bill Franz
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Effective date: August 15, 2013
Proposal publication date: May 17, 2013
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
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