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Key Facts: TSIA2 ELAR Exam

30

ELAR CRC multiple-choice items

College Board TSIA2 ELAR Test Specifications

48

ELAR Diagnostic items if routed

College Board TSIA2 ELAR Test Specifications

5-8

Essay score range that can meet ELAR readiness

Texas Education Agency / THECB benchmark guidance

Untimed

Multiple-choice testing time

THECB TSIA2 Student Informational Brochure

5 years

TSIA/TSIA2 score validity

Texas Education Agency

TSIA2 ELAR is a current Texas placement target for non-exempt entering students. The CRC test has 30 multiple-choice items, half reading focused and half writing focused. A diagnostic test has 48 items when routed, and ELAR college readiness also requires a WritePlacer essay score of at least 5.

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1Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. Which detail is explicitly stated in the passage?
A.Maya missed the ferry.
B.Maya opened her sketchbook immediately.
C.Workers were preparing the ferry area.
D.The ferry dock was crowded with tourists.
Explanation: The passage directly says the workers coiled ropes, wiped benches, and called to one another. Those actions show they were preparing the ferry area.
2Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. What can reasonably be inferred about Maya?
A.She is interested in observing ordinary details before drawing.
B.She dislikes all forms of travel by water.
C.She works as the ferry captain.
D.She has decided to throw away her sketchbook.
Explanation: Maya carries a sketchbook but first watches the workers and the setting closely. That supports the inference that she values observation before making art.
3Read the sentence from the passage. "Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it." In context, the word "tucked" most nearly means:
A.hidden carelessly
B.held closely
C.folded repeatedly
D.forgotten completely
Explanation: Maya has the sketchbook under one arm, so "tucked" means held closely or secured in place. The physical context points to carrying, not forgetting or folding.
4Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. Which choice best describes the effect of the sensory details?
A.They create a quiet early-morning atmosphere.
B.They make the dock seem dangerous and chaotic.
C.They show that Maya is late for an appointment.
D.They explain how ferry engines operate.
Explanation: The orange light, rain on benches, and sleepy voices create a calm morning scene. The details establish mood rather than technical information.
5Read the passage and answer the question. Maya reached the ferry dock just as the first orange light touched the water. Her sketchbook was tucked under one arm, but she did not open it. Instead, she watched the workers coil ropes, wipe rain from benches, and call to one another in voices still rough with sleep. Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
A.mocking
B.observant
C.angry
D.frantic
Explanation: The narrator quietly notices small visual and sound details at the dock. That careful attention creates an observant tone.
6Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. What is the main effect of comparing the weather station to "a patient listener"?
A.It suggests the station is old-fashioned and useless.
B.It gives the station a calm, almost human presence.
C.It proves Tomas dislikes scientific instruments.
D.It shows that the station makes loud sounds.
Explanation: A patient listener is calm and attentive, so the comparison personifies the station. This makes the setting feel meaningful to Tomas.
7Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. Which statement best describes Tomas's relationship to the weather station?
A.He treats it as only a job and nothing more.
B.He is secretly trying to damage it.
C.He feels a personal connection to it beyond its practical use.
D.He visits it because he wants to avoid the town forever.
Explanation: Tomas says the numbers are for the archive, but his pause suggests the station means more to him. He seems to seek something personal or emotional there.
8Read the sentence from the passage. "He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving." What does the word "yet" signal in the sentence?
A.A contrast between what Tomas says and what he does
B.A list of steps Tomas must complete
C.A cause of the station's broken instruments
D.An example of a weather measurement
Explanation: "Yet" introduces a contrast. Tomas claims the numbers are merely archival, but his behavior suggests deeper feeling.
9Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. Which phrase most strongly suggests uncertainty in Tomas?
A.above the town
B.Each evening
C.only to the archive
D.a question he had not learned how to ask
Explanation: The phrase directly suggests that Tomas has an unresolved feeling or concern he cannot yet define. It points to inner uncertainty rather than a clear practical task.
10Read the passage and answer the question. The old weather station sat above the town like a patient listener. Each evening, Tomas climbed the hill to record the temperature, wind, and pressure. He told himself the numbers mattered only to the archive, yet he always paused before leaving, as if the instruments might answer a question he had not learned how to ask. The passage is primarily about:
A.a town preparing for a severe storm
B.a person finding emotional meaning in a routine task
C.the technical history of weather instruments
D.a disagreement about where records should be stored
Explanation: The focus is not just on recording weather data but on Tomas's pause and unspoken question. The routine task carries emotional meaning for him.

About the TSIA2 ELAR Exam

TSIA2 ELAR is Texas's college-readiness placement assessment for English language arts, reading, and writing. The current ELAR suite combines reading and writing multiple-choice skills into a single adaptive CRC test, may route students to diagnostic reading and writing items, and uses a WritePlacer essay to confirm writing readiness.

Assessment

The initial ELAR College Readiness Classification test has 30 multiple-choice items, split evenly between reading-focused and writing-focused items. Students who do not meet the CRC benchmark may be routed to a 48-item ELAR Diagnostic Test. ELAR readiness also requires a WritePlacer essay score.

Time Limit

Untimed; the essay must be started and completed in the same session

Passing Score

ELAR 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 Texas institution or testing site; contact the college testing center, admissions adviser, or school counselor for cost (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; delivered on the College Board ACCUPLACER platform by Texas public colleges, universities, and approved schools)

TSIA2 ELAR Exam Content Outline

CRC: 4 of 30 items

Literary Text Analysis

Identify explicit ideas, draw inferences, analyze author's craft, and determine vocabulary in context from literary passages.

CRC: 11 of 30 items

Informational Text Analysis and Synthesis

Find main ideas and details, infer from informational passages, analyze craft, interpret vocabulary, and compare paired argumentative texts.

CRC: 4 of 30 items

Essay Revision and Editing

Revise prose for development, organization, effective language use, and conformity to Standard English grammar, usage, and punctuation.

CRC: 11 of 30 items

Sentence Revision, Editing, and Completion

Edit and complete sentences for grammar, usage, punctuation, sentence logic, and clarity.

One essay prompt

WritePlacer Essay Readiness

Plan and evaluate a focused 300- to 600-word essay using purpose, organization, support, sentence style, mechanics, and critical thinking.

How to Pass the TSIA2 ELAR Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: ELAR CRC 945-990 with essay 5-8, or CRC below 945 with Diagnostic Level 5 or 6 and essay 5-8
  • Assessment: The initial ELAR College Readiness Classification test has 30 multiple-choice items, split evenly between reading-focused and writing-focused items. Students who do not meet the CRC benchmark may be routed to a 48-item ELAR Diagnostic Test. ELAR readiness also requires a WritePlacer essay score.
  • Time limit: Untimed; the essay must be started and completed in the same session
  • Exam fee: Varies by Texas institution or testing site; contact the college testing center, admissions adviser, or school counselor for cost

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

TSIA2 ELAR Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice both halves of the CRC test: reading-focused analysis and writing-focused revision are each half of the 30-item CRC experience.
2For reading questions, keep answers tied to what the passage states or strongly implies; avoid choices based only on outside knowledge.
3For paired argumentative passages, compare claims, evidence, and rhetorical relationships before choosing the answer.
4For revision questions, identify the writer's purpose for the paragraph before choosing a sentence, transition, or edit.
5For the essay, plan a clear claim, organize reasons logically, use specific support, and leave time to check sentence control and conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TSIA2 ELAR current?

Yes. THECB describes TSIA2 as the assessment used by Texas public colleges and universities for non-exempt entering students, and College Board maintains current TSIA2 ELAR test specifications on the ACCUPLACER platform.

How many questions are on TSIA2 ELAR?

The ELAR College Readiness Classification test has 30 multiple-choice questions: 15 reading-focused and 15 writing-focused. If routed, the ELAR Diagnostic Test has 48 multiple-choice questions.

What score do I need to be college ready in ELAR?

Texas's TSIA2 ELAR benchmark is a CRC score of 945 or higher with an essay score of 5-8, or a CRC score below 945 with Diagnostic Level 5 or 6 and an essay score of 5-8.

Is TSIA2 ELAR timed?

The TSIA2 multiple-choice assessments are untimed. The ELAR essay must be started and completed in the same test session.