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A student writes, "Campus bike lanes improve safety." Which detail best supports the claim?

Many students own backpacks with reflective strips.

Some students prefer walking in the morning.

The lanes are painted a bright color that separates cyclists from vehicle traffic.

The campus bookstore sells water bottles.

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Key Facts: TSIA2 Exam

Jan. 11, 2021

TSIA2 current-version launch date

THECB

30 + essay

ELAR CRC and essay path

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Diagnostic questions per subject

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945 / 950

ELAR and Math CRC benchmarks

THECB rules and TSIA2 score brochure

TSIA2 is current and replaced the original TSI assessment for new testing on January 11, 2021. The aggregate exam covers ELAR, a WritePlacer essay, Mathematics CRC content, and diagnostic skill strands used for placement, advising, developmental education, or corequisite support.

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1Read the passage. A community college noticed that students who attended an orientation session were more likely to register before the payment deadline. The college then added evening and online sessions so working students could participate. What is the main idea of the passage?

A.Orientation sessions were moved entirely online.

B.The college adjusted orientation access to support student registration.

C.Working students should not have to attend orientation.

D.Payment deadlines are usually difficult to understand.

Explanation: The passage links orientation participation with timely registration and then describes expanded access. The main point is that the college changed the orientation format to help more students participate and register on time.

2In the sentence "The advisor helped Maya allocate her study hours among reading, algebra, and essay practice," the word "allocate" most nearly means

A.cancel

B.measure exactly

C.set aside for a purpose

D.complete quickly

Explanation: To allocate time means to assign or set it aside for particular uses. The sentence describes dividing study hours among several tasks, so "set aside for a purpose" best fits the context.

3Read the passage. The city first installed rain gardens beside the library as a test project. After several heavy storms, the area had fewer puddles than the untreated sidewalk across the street. Which inference is best supported by the passage?

A.The rain gardens likely helped manage stormwater near the library.

B.The untreated sidewalk was built after the rain gardens.

C.The city will replace every sidewalk with a rain garden.

D.The library had never flooded before the project.

Explanation: The comparison after heavy storms suggests the rain gardens reduced standing water. The passage supports a limited inference about stormwater management near the library, not a broad citywide plan.

4Read the sentence. Although the lab report included careful measurements, its conclusion was weak because it did not explain how the measurements supported the claim. What relationship does the word "Although" signal?

A.Addition

B.Cause only

C.Contrast

D.Sequence

Explanation: "Although" introduces a contrast between a strength of the report and a weakness in its conclusion. The sentence contrasts careful evidence with poor explanation of that evidence.

5Read the passage. Some people describe public transit as a convenience for riders who do not own cars. That description is incomplete. Reliable buses also reduce traffic for drivers, connect employers with workers, and make downtown events easier to attend. What is the author's purpose?

A.To argue that public transit has broader community benefits

B.To explain how bus engines operate

C.To criticize all people who drive cars

D.To list the history of downtown events

Explanation: The author corrects a narrow view of public transit and lists several benefits beyond individual riders. That structure shows an argumentative purpose focused on broader community value.

6Read the passage. The tutoring center extended its hours during final exams. Attendance increased, but the director noted that the extra hours worked best when instructors were available for specific subjects rather than general check-in help. Which detail best supports the director's conclusion?

A.The center was open later during final exams.

B.Students came to the center more often.

C.Subject-specific instructor availability made the extended hours more useful.

D.Final exams occur near the end of a term.

Explanation: The director's conclusion compares general check-in help with subject-specific support. The detail that subject-specific instructors made the added hours more useful directly supports that conclusion.

7Read the passage. The author describes the new park as "small but carefully designed," noting its shaded benches, water fountain, and path that circles the playground. The author's tone toward the park is best described as

A.dismissive

B.appreciative

C.confused

D.hostile

Explanation: The author acknowledges the park's small size but emphasizes thoughtful features. Details such as shaded benches and a planned path create an appreciative tone.

8Read the passage. A local bakery posts its bread schedule each morning because the most popular loaves sell out quickly. Customers who arrive late sometimes leave with a different loaf than they planned to buy. Which statement is directly stated in the passage?

A.The bakery sells only bread.

B.Popular loaves can sell out quickly.

C.Customers dislike all unfamiliar loaves.

D.The bakery opens before sunrise.

Explanation: The passage explicitly says the most popular loaves sell out quickly. The other choices add claims about the bakery, customers, or hours that the passage does not state.

9Read the paired statements. Statement 1: Community gardens improve neighborhoods because they provide fresh food and shared outdoor space. Statement 2: Community gardens require reliable volunteers, water access, and long-term maintenance plans. How do the statements relate?

A.Statement 2 gives practical conditions that qualify Statement 1's positive claim.

B.Statement 2 completely disproves Statement 1.

C.Statement 1 explains the cost of Statement 2.

D.Statement 1 and Statement 2 make unrelated claims.

Explanation: The first statement presents benefits, while the second identifies conditions needed for success. Statement 2 qualifies the positive claim by adding practical requirements rather than disproving it.

10Read the passage. The researcher did not claim that short naps improve memory for everyone. She reported that, in one study of college students, participants who napped after a vocabulary lesson recalled more words than those who stayed awake. Which choice best describes the limitation of the finding?

A.The study involved one group and one learning task.

B.The study proves that naps replace regular sleep.

C.The study compared adults with children.

D.The study measured physical strength.

Explanation: The passage limits the finding to one study of college students and one vocabulary task. A careful reader should not generalize the result to all people or all kinds of memory.

About the TSIA2 Exam

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 is the current Texas college-readiness placement assessment for non-exempt students entering Texas public higher education. It measures readiness in English Language Arts and Reading and mathematics, and it uses diagnostic results to guide placement and academic support when students do not meet college-readiness benchmarks.

Assessment

A full aggregate TSIA2 placement path can include 30 ELAR CRC multiple-choice questions, a WritePlacer essay, 20 Mathematics CRC multiple-choice questions, and 48-question diagnostic tests in ELAR and/or Mathematics when routed.

Time Limit

Generally untimed; testing centers set local session procedures

Passing Score

Mathematics college-ready classification requires a CRC score of 950-990 or CRC below 950 with Diagnostic level 6. ELAR requires CRC 945-990 with essay 5-8, or CRC below 945 with Diagnostic level 5 or 6 and essay 5-8.

Exam Fee

Varies by institution; students must contact the Texas public college, university, school district, or testing center for local registration and cost information (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board policy; delivered through the College Board ACCUPLACER platform and administered by Texas institutions and authorized testing sites)

TSIA2 Exam Content Outline

30-question CRC plus essay/diagnostic routing

English Language Arts and Reading

Practice reading comprehension, literary and informational analysis, paired passages, revision, editing, organization, language use, grammar, and punctuation.

One essay when assigned

Essay Writing

Build on-demand essay skills: clear position, focus, organization, relevant support, sentence control, and command of conventions.

6 of 20 Mathematics CRC questions

Quantitative Reasoning

Solve problems involving rational numbers, ratios, proportions, percents, rates, and quantitative models.

7 of 20 Mathematics CRC questions

Algebraic Reasoning

Work with algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, functions, graphs, systems, and quadratic relationships.

3 of 20 Mathematics CRC questions

Geometric and Spatial Reasoning

Use measurement, area, volume, coordinate geometry, similarity, transformations, and right-triangle relationships.

4 of 20 Mathematics CRC questions

Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning

Interpret data, probability, sampling, measures of center, measures of spread, and displays.

48 questions per subject when routed

Diagnostics

Use diagnostic results to identify targeted ELAR or math skill needs after the CRC measure indicates additional placement information is needed.

How to Pass the TSIA2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Mathematics college-ready classification requires a CRC score of 950-990 or CRC below 950 with Diagnostic level 6. ELAR requires CRC 945-990 with essay 5-8, or CRC below 945 with Diagnostic level 5 or 6 and essay 5-8.
Assessment: A full aggregate TSIA2 placement path can include 30 ELAR CRC multiple-choice questions, a WritePlacer essay, 20 Mathematics CRC multiple-choice questions, and 48-question diagnostic tests in ELAR and/or Mathematics when routed.
Time limit: Generally untimed; testing centers set local session procedures
Exam fee: Varies by institution; students must contact the Texas public college, university, school district, or testing center for local registration and cost information

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TSIA2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Confirm with your institution whether you need ELAR, Mathematics, or both before choosing a study plan.

2For ELAR, practice paired reading passages and revision-in-context questions instead of studying reading and grammar as isolated facts only.

3For the essay, draft a clear thesis, two or three focused reasons, concrete support, and a concise conclusion before editing sentence-level errors.

4For Mathematics, spend the most time on quantitative and algebraic reasoning because those areas make up most of the Mathematics CRC test.

5Use diagnostic feedback after a practice set to choose targeted review, especially in algebra/functions, statistics, and reading/writing skill strands.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TSIA2 current?

Yes. THECB states that TSIA2 is the current TSI assessment for students testing on January 11, 2021, and later; the original TSI assessment is no longer available for new testing.

What is on the TSIA2?

TSIA2 covers English Language Arts and Reading, a WritePlacer essay component, and Mathematics. ELAR combines reading-focused and writing-focused skills, while Mathematics includes quantitative, algebraic, geometric/spatial, and probabilistic/statistical reasoning.

How many questions are on TSIA2?

The ELAR CRC test has 30 multiple-choice questions and the Mathematics CRC test has 20 multiple-choice questions. If routed, each subject diagnostic test has 48 additional multiple-choice questions, and ELAR includes an essay requirement for college-readiness classification.

Is TSIA2 timed?

TSIA2 is generally untimed, but local testing centers set session procedures and scheduling rules. Students should follow instructions from their college, university, school district, or testing center.

What scores are college ready on TSIA2?

For Mathematics, college readiness is CRC 950-990 or CRC below 950 with Diagnostic level 6. For ELAR, college readiness is CRC 945-990 with essay 5-8, or CRC below 945 with Diagnostic level 5 or 6 and essay 5-8.