1. TSI – Texas Success Initiative

2. All students in grades 8th -12th will take the TSI assessment
Students must participate in a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) before taking the TSI Assessments
The TSI Assessments include Reading, Math and Writing (with Essay)
TSI assessments must be monitored, students cannot take without a TA present or at home
The TSI assessments are untimed – but students typically take 2-3 hours per test.
Testing Window: Jan 27 – May 27

3. The TSI Placement and Diagnostic tests are computer adaptive assessments, and the specific questions that appear on any given test administration varies based on each individual student’s performance on each item. Questions increase or decrease in difficulty level depending on how a student responds
Once a student begins one subject test, they must complete that test within 14 days

4. Students are required to take the math, reading and writing assessments and the diagnostics as needed. All rules and procedures must be complied with during this assessment as established by the THECB and College Board.
Any scratch paper used by students during the assessment must be collected prior to the student leaving the testing area and shredded.
The assessments are untimed, the recommendation is to plan for the student to attempt all assessments in the same day.

5. Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)
The PAA will be accomplished during Mascot time. This MUST be done before a student can test.
PAA participation must be tracked– any student who has NOT completed the PAA, should NOT be allowed to test.
PAA will be provided to campuses to use in the form of a standardized power point.

6. Tracking All students must complete the PAA and attempt the TSI
Testing must be completed by May 27, 2016
Participation must be tracked to ensure all students have been tested
Weekly reports will be sent to the testing department to include the number of students tested that week and a cumulative total (by grade level)

7. TSI – Minimum Passing Standards
Subject
Fall 2016
Fall 17/18
Fall 19
Mathematics
350
356
369
Reading
351
355
359
Writing

8. TSI – Timeline ACTIVITY Date TSI Counselor/CTC Training
TSI Counselor/CTC Training
CTC TSI Training
January 15
January 27
Pre-assessment activity brief
(students cannot be tested until accomplished)
Mascot Time 
TSI Assessments Grades 9 -12
January 27 – May 27
Weekly Activity Report 
Per schedule
Remediation and Retesting 
Completed by
May 27, 2016
Final Report  
June 1, 2016

9. Contact: Shara Contreras scontreras@saisd.net 554-2465
Questions?
Contact:
Shara Contreras