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At TSC, you will receive a quality education. Our services and programs come in numerous forms, providing options for two-year degrees, specialized job training and lifetime enrichment.  \nTSI Assessment  \nThroughout the state of Texas, colleges and universities have implemented only one placement exam. This means that ACCUPLACER, THEA, ASSET and Compass will no longer be an available option.  \nA requirement of the TSI Assessment is for students to complete a Pre-Assessment Activity for the exam before testing.  \nTSI Assessment Information  \n• The TSI Assessment will measure your strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing and mathematics.  \n• The assessment is computer adaptive, which allows for questions to increase, or decrease, in difficulty levels based on your response.  \n• The assessment consist of multiple-choice questions for all sections.  \nBefore you test…  \nThis Pre-Assessment Activity will prepare you for the next step in the enrollment process, the TSI Assessment.  \nThe Pre-Assessment Activity averages about 40 minutes.  \nWe want you to know  \n• the areas you will be tested in,  \n• the way the questions will look,  \n• explanations of correct sample questions,  \n• resources for further study in all three areas, and  \n• college resources specific to TSC.  \nDay of test…  \n• Arrive 30 minutes before the start of test.  \n• Bring a valid Picture ID  \n• Bring a light sweater, in case room is cold.  \n• NO food or drink will allowed in test room.  \n• You will be asked if you completed the Pre-Assessment Activity, remember to check “Yes” in order to begin the exam.  If you, check “No” you will not be allowed to begin the test.  \nCollege-Ready Scores  \n• Students will need to score  \n-Reading = 351  \n-Math= 350  \n-Writing= 5 Essay, or  \nminimum 4 Essay with 340 multiple choice  \n-These scores will allow you to register for college courses that form part of your Program of Study (POS) .  \nMATH Placement Breakdown  \nDiagnostic subtest  \n(48 Additional Questions)  \nAdult Basic Education (ABE) subtest  \n(48 Additional Questions)  \nMathematics  \nThe Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Mathematics and Statistics test contains questions that measure proficiency in four content areas. The four content areas are as follows:  \nElementary Algebra and Functions—  \nTopics covered in this category include:  \n• Linear equations, inequalities and systems  \n• Algebraic expressions and equations  \n• Word problems and applications  \nIntermediate Algebra and Functions—  \nTopics covered in this category include:  \n• Quadratic and other polynomial expressions, equations and functions  \n• Expressions, equations and functions involving powers, roots and radicals  \n• Rational and exponential expressions, equations and functions  \nGeometry and Measurement—  \nTopics covered in this category include:  \n• Plane geometry  \n• Transformations and symmetry  \n• Linear, area and three-dimensional measurements  \nData Analysis, Statistics and Probability  \nTopics covered in this category include:  \n• Interpreting categorical and quantitative data  \n• Statistical measures  \n• Probabilistic reasoning  \nMath Sample Question \\#1  \n1. If 3t − 7 = 5t , then 6t =  \nA. 21  \nB. −7  \nC. −21  \nD. −42  \nChoice (C) is correct. If 3t − 7 = 5t , then 5t − 3t = −7, and 2t = −7.  \nTherefore, 6t = (3)(2t) = (3)(−7) = −21.","cbCaigeUEuuIcRcl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigeUEuuIcRcl","pdf",1870208,71,"English","# WELCOME\n## TSI Assessment\n## Before you test\n## Day of test\n## College-Ready Scores\n## MATH Placement Breakdown\n## Math Sample Question #1","[{\"question\":\"What is the Pre-Assessment Activity, and why must students complete it?\",\"answer\":\"The Pre-Assessment Activity prepares students for the next step in the enrollment process: the TSI Assessment. A requirement of the TSI Assessment is that students complete the Pre-Assessment Activity before testing.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the TSI Assessment measure, and how do question difficulties change?\",\"answer\":\"The TSI Assessment measures strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, and mathematics. 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