HB_5_Training_Math_2024 - College Preparatory Mathematics Course

Sep 27, 2026

College Preparatory Mathematics Course for high schools is outlined under Texas House Bill 5, Section 10, with course code CP111200 dated July 30, 2024. The regional approach describes collaboration between Region One ESC, RGV Focus, local higher education institutions, and local education agencies to create college-ready mathematics pathways. Key goals include demonstrating college readiness in high school, achieving success in credit-bearing freshman courses, and enabling eligible students to obtain a two-year TSI assessment waiver under specified conditions.

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Regional Approach

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College Preparatory Mathematics Courses

TSI Waiver

Memorandum of Understanding

Who should take this course?

Course Credit for Mathematics

College Preparatory Mathematics Course for High Schools Course Code CP111200 July 30, 2024 Texas House Bill 5, Section 10 ©2014, Region One Education Service Center Math Support Contact Andras Balogh School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Office: 956-665-3460 [Andras.Balogh@utrgv.edu](Andras.Balogh@utrgv.edu) Rachael Sanchez Office of College, Career, and Life Readiness Region One Education Service Center Office: 956-984-6093 [rasanchez@esc1.net](rasanchez@esc1.net) ==> [https://webwork.utrgv.edu](https://webwork.utrgv.edu) ©2014, Region One Education Service Center Regional Approach • Texas House Bill 5 requires Local Education Agency’s to partner with Institutions of Higher Education to create locally developed college preparatory courses. • In response, Region One ESC has partnered with RGV Focus, Local Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to support and facilitate the creation of College Prep courses for Mathematics and English. ©2014, Region One Education Service Center Regional Goal • To collaboratively create two courses that provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate college readiness in Mathematics and/or English language arts while still in high school. • Ensure that students will be successful in their credit bearing courses during their freshmen year in college. ©2014, Region One Education Service Center College Preparatory Mathematics Courses • More than 60 sections per year • More than 2,000 students per year • Many students pass the TSI test instead of while taking the course • Student’s passing the College Preparatory Mathematics course can get a 2-year waiver for the TSI Assessment requirements at participating Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) ©2014, Region One Education Service Center TSI Waiver • 2-year waiver for the TSI Assessment requirements at participating Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) • This allows students to take entry level mathematics courses at participating IHE: College Algebra; Elementary Statistics; Contemporary Mathematics; Mathematics for Liberal Arts. • The waiver is accepted at 2-year and 4-year IHE in Region One and Region Two. • Student must request TSI waiver from college during registration or orientation (the waiver is not automatic!!!) ©2014, Region One Education Service Center Memorandum of Understanding (signed by school districts) • Successful completion of the course is defined as: – overall grade of 70 or higher: – The final assessment in part B must compose at least 30% of the course grade. – Student work is a required component of the coursework. – Passing grade on high school transcript with course code • “MATH A CP111200” Fall (part A) semester • “MATH B CP111200” Spring (part B) semester ©2014, Region One Education Service Center Who should take this course ? Target Students • Students who have not demonstrated college readiness as defined by HB5 • Recommended for students who either did not take Algebra II or those who made an overall grade of less than 75 in Algebra II. Pre-requisites • Received credit for Algebra I and Geometry • Met the passing standard on the Algebra I EOC (unless otherwise were not taken due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions) The course is a “last chance” to be College Ready before graduation. Students who are earlier in their high school programs have other opportunities and time. ©2014, Region One Education Service Center Course Credit for Mathematics • The course is available for advanced mathematics credit under the Endorsement Graduation Plans. • This must be approved by individual school districts. • Even if student passes the TSI while taking this course, they should finish the course. Region One is available to discuss this with your administrators if needed or use the HB5 information posted on the website. ©2014,

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Texas House Bill 5 college preparatory mathematics partnership?

It requires local education agencies to partner with institutions of higher education to create locally developed college preparatory courses and support students’ college readiness while still in high school.

How does the TSI waiver work for students who complete the course?

Successful completion can provide a two-year waiver for TSI assessment requirements at participating IHEs, allowing entry-level mathematics courses during college. The student must request the waiver during registration or orientation.

What must students meet to be considered successful under the memorandum of understanding?

Success is defined by an overall grade of 70 or higher, with the final assessment in part B composing at least 30% of the course grade, student work as a required component, and a passing grade recorded on the high school transcript with the course code.

Sep 27, 2026

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