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Assessment and Testing Requirements
 
Non-passing Scores
 
There is no restriction on the number of times students may retake a TSI approved test in order to achieve passing scores. However, it is in students' best interest to complete the developmental education program for the sections of the test they have failed before they retake the test.

Students whose scores on their initial test fall below specified minimums listed below will be required to re-test in order to meet TSI standards.

ACCUPLACER

 
  Reading Comprehension 61
  Elementary Algebra 42
  Sentence Skills 62
     

ASSET

 
  Reading Skills 35
 

Elementary Algebra

30
  Writing Skills 35
     

COMPASS

 
  Reading Skills 64
  Algebra 23
  Writing Skills 44
     

THEA

 
  Reading 201
  Mathematics 206
 

Writing

205

Students who do not achieve passing scores on their first attempt may complete TSI standards may satisfy TSI requirements for each skill area in reading, writing and mathematics any of the following methods:

  1. Complete the capstone developmental education course with a grade of C or better for a specific skill area. The capstone developmental education courses are:
    • READ 0200, Reading Skills II
    • WRIT 0200, Writing Skills II
    • DMTH 0200, Intermediate Algebra
  2. Re-test on an approved TSI test in a specific skill area and achieve a passing score. Contact the Counseling & Testing Center for information on specific college procedures and schedules for testing and re-testing.
  3. Achieve a mastery level in PLATO for a specific skill area. Contact the Supplemental Educational Services for information on PLATO.

 

 
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