(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 (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
a placement score of at least 350, and an essay score of at least
a 5. Other demonstrations of writing college readiness include a placement
score of at least 363, and an essay score of 4; or a placement score
of less than 350, and an ABE Diagnostic level of at least a 4, and
an essay score of at least a 5.
(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.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has
reviewed the adoption and found it to be a
valid exercise of the agency's
legal authority.
Filed with the Office
of the Secretary of State on May 5, 2015
TRD-201501564 Bill Franz
General Counsel
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Effective date: May 25, 2015
Proposal publication date: January 23, 2015
For further information, please call: (512) 427-6114
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