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Effective Fall 2020, HCC Instruction and Student Services
Texas Success Initiative (TSI), College Readiness, and Course Placement
Contents
• English Proficiency • TSI Status Evaluation & Processing • TSI Status Without TSI Testing • Course Placement Guides
Assessing for English Proficiency: An HCC Admissions Requirement
HCC requires evaluation for English proficiency as an Admissions requirement for all semester credit students. The primary instrument utilized by HCC for Nonnative English Speakers is the Accuplacer ESL test, although HCC does recognize many other nationally recognized English proficiency exams.
Note: All students will be given a writing sample either at the time of testing or during the first week of the semester in order to confirm placement. rev. 3/12/2020
Assessment Guide for Native and Non-Native Students
Students who need to take the Accuplacer ESL test and a TSI test
prior to their first enrollment at HCC You will need to take the Accuplacer ESL exam in addition to a TSI test if English IS NOT your first language AND one of the following conditions is true:
You came to the United States and entered an American high school during or after the 9th grade
You had high school classes where the teacher taught in your native language and English
You took the TOEFL exam (or other test for English proficiency) and did not pass
You were exempt from the TAKS test in high school based on being classified an ESL student
When reading for fun (i.e. books, magazines, Internet), you prefer to read in your native language, not English (This may indicate that you are not as comfortable with English)
The primary language spoken in your home, at work, or with friends is your native language, not English
You have taken Workforce ESL classes
You have taken Adult Basic Education ESL or GED ESL classes
You were advised to enroll or were enrolled in Academic ESL or Intensive English courses at another college
Students who may only need to take a TSI test prior to their first enrollment at HCC
You do not need to take the Accuplacer ESL exam, and you may only need to take a TSI test if one or more of the following are true:
English is and continues to be your first language
You came to the United States and entered an American high school before the 9th grade, graduating from an American English-speaking high school
You have already earned an associate degree or higher from an accredited United States college or university
You graduated from an English-speaking high school from one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Canada (except Quebec), Dominica, Grenada, Grand Cayman, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Liberia, New Zealand, Trinidad/Tobago, United Kingdom, U.S. Pacific Trust
You have an evaluated post-secondary (bachelor's, master's, or doctorate) degree from a college or university in another country whose primary mode of instruction was in English
You took an acceptable test for English Proficiency (see list below) within the last 2-3 years and passed. Must also meet TSI requirements to enroll in ENGL 1301.
Note: Acceptable Tests for English Proficiency: TOEFL Internet-Based (iBT): 79 (will accept passing MyBest Scores)
Passing IELTS score: 6.5
Passing PTE Academic: 53
Passing TOEIC score: 731
Passing Duolingo score: 100
Accuplacer ESL Placement (Note: These scores are for advisory purposes only; a writing sample review and/or interview may be
required for final placement. Final placement decisions are made by the ESOL department.) ESL: Continuing Education ESL: Academic
Accuplacer ESL Score Traditional Intensive English
(Academic Pathway) Part-Time Intensive
(Full-Time)
0 - 225
ELS Basic
COMG 1000: ELS Basic COMG 1075: R&W Foundations *COMG 1070: PLA Basic
Pre-Level 1
Not Available – Refer to CE Intensive English
ELS 1
COMG 1001: ELS Basic COMG 1076: L&S Foundations *COMG 1070: PLA Basic
226 - 290
ELS 2
COMG 1004: ELS 2 COMG 1077: L&S - Intro *COMG 1071: PLA 1
Level 1
Not Available – Refer to CE Intensive English
ELS 3
COMG 1005: ELS 3 COMG 1076: L & S - Intro *COMG 1072: PLA 2
291 - 327
ELS 4
COMG 1007: ELS 4 COMG 2070: L&S - Intermediate *COMG 1073: PLA 3
Level 2
Not Available – Refer to CE Intensive English
ELS 5 COMG 1008: ELS 5 COMG 2071: R&W - Intermediate *COMG 1074: PLA 4
Semester Hour Credit
Students who successfully complete Intensive English LEVEL 1 and 2 (i.e. CEU program) can proceed to SCH Intensive English Level 3 without re-testing. Students will need the Student Group “ESL3” to enroll.
328 - 372
Level 3
ESOL 0351
ESOL 0349, ESOL 0350, ESOL 0351, ESOL 0352
After completing SCH Intensive English LEVEL 3 and before completing LEVEL 4, a student must comply with TSI requirements and must take the TSIA or document a valid TSI exemption. If the TSIA scores are not College Level, student must continue with ESOL sequence.
373 - 424
Level 4
ESOL 0354
ESOL 0353, ESOL 0354, ESOL 0355, ESOL 0356
425 Exi
t ESOL0370/ENGL1301 Coreq
Revised May 1, 2020
Texas Success Initiative (TSI): Determining College Readiness
The TSI law applies to all new students unless they can present an allowable exemption or waiver from TSI requirements. TSI requires assessment of all new students, individualized success plans for those students whose skills are not “College Ready,” and minimum state standards indicating students’ “college readiness” for pursuit of Level 2 certificate and degree programs.
TSI Exemptions (i.e. one milestone)
ACT Test Scores E
Associate Degree of Higher E How Attempted
Exempt Prior to 9/1/03 E
Military E
SAT I Test Scores E
STAAR End of Course E
TAKS 11 Test Scores E
TSI Waivers (i.e. one milestone)
Intensive English W
L1 Certificate Program W
Covid-19 Placement Waiver W
Non Degree/Certificate seeking W
HB5 Course W
PLAN test scores W
ASPIRE test scores W
PSAT test scores W
TSI Tests (i.e. Read, Write, Math)
TSIA test scores T After 8/26/13
Accuplacer Test Scores T Before 8/26/13
Asset Test Scores T Before 8/26/13
Compass Test Scores T Before 8/26/13
TASP Test Scores T Before 8/26/13
THEA Test Scores T Before 8/26/13
Methods of Completion (i.e. Read, Write, Math)
At Other Institution C
Completed Developmental Ed C
Math Based Course C
Reading Based Course C
Writing Based Course C
No Tests to Evaluate (i.e. Read, Write, Math)
If none of the above are met, student must take the
TSIA test before being allowed to enroll in SCH classes
Covid provision (summer & fall 2020 only)
Set student TSI status in read/write/math as
Covid-19 Placement and place using
High school transcripts or GED test scores
into college level or co-requisite courses
TSI Completion MethodsA Systematic Approach
TSI Exemptions (Note: TSI setting requires one milestone as Exempt)
Students meeting the following requirements are exempt from the requirements of TSI, and should be allowed to enroll in entry-level freshman courses: (Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, SubChapter C, §Rule 4.54). See TSI Milestones Chart in Appendix.
Exemption by Test Scores: A student who tests and performs at or above the following standards is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing:. Student must meet all course prerequisites.
TAKS 11 STAAR ACT SAT I (before 3/5/16)
SAT I (after 3/5/16)
Mathematics
MATH 1332,1342, 1314,1324
2200 Algebra II: 4000+
19-22 with composite
23
500-549 with composite
1070
530 – 569 no composite
given
English
ENGL 1301
2200 & 3 on Essay
English III: 4000+ on Reading &
Writing
19 with composite
23
500 with composite 1070
480 no composite
given
Note: Students must enroll into college SCH courses within 5 years from the date of testing to use this exemption. Exemption by Prior Degree: A student who graduated with an associate or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites. Exemption by Level 1 Certificate: A student who is enrolled in a level-one certificate program (42 or fewer credit hours) is allowed to enroll in the college level courses of the Level 1 Certificate without need of further testing:. Student must meet all course prerequisites. Exemption by Military Service:
Military-Active: A student, who is serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment, is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites.
Military-Discharged: A student, who on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released
from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas national Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites.
Exemption Prior to 9/1/03: A student who received an exemption under the TASP law prior to 9/1/2003 is also
exempt from the TSI law. The student is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites.
TSI Waivers (Note: TSI setting requires one milestone as Waiver)
Students meeting the following requirements are temporarily waived from TSI, and should be allowed to enroll in entry-level freshman courses: (Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, SubChapter C, §Rule 4.54). See TSI Milestones chart in the Appendix. Waiver by Test Scores: A high school student who tests and performs at or above the following standards is
allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. The student must meet all course prerequisites. The student must be evaluated for TSI compliance after high school graduation.
STAAR ASPIRE PSAT (after 3/5/16)
Mathematics
MATH 1332,1342, 1314,1324
Algebra I 4000+ and passing score in Algebra II
MATH : 431 or higher
MAT15: 510 or higher (taken after
8/15/2015)
English
ENGL 1301
English II: 4000+ on Reading &
Writing
English: 435 or higher
EBR15: 460 or higher (taken after
10/15/2015)
Waiver is valid only while in high school. After high school graduation, the student must be evaluated for TSI complaince. Waiver by Intensive English: A student who is enrolled in the Intensive English program is waived from TSI testing.
However, the Intensive English student must take the TSI test before achieving 15 semester hours of Intensive English courses (i.e. during the Level 4 semester).
Waiver by Level 1 Certificate: A student who is enrolled in a level-one certificate program (42 or fewer credit
hours) is allowed to enroll in the college level courses of the Level 1 Certificate without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites
Waiver by Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking: A student, who is not working toward obtaining a Degree or
Certificate from an institution of higher education may enroll in college level courses for one semester. However, the student must meet all course prerequisites. If the student wishes to continue after one semester, he/she must meet TSI requirements or be referred to Continuing Education. This waiver does not apply to Transients or Transfers from other colleges or universities. Transients and Transfers from other schools are considered degree seeking.
Other TSI Completion Methods (Note: TSI setting requires Read, Write, Math Milestones)
Students meeting the following requirements are exempt or waived from the requirements of TSI, and should be allowed to enroll in entry-level freshman courses: (Title 19, Part 1, Chapter 4, SubChapter C, §Rule 4.54). See TSI Milestones Chart in Appendix.
Waiver by HB5 Course: A high school student taking and passing a HB5 class will be considered college ready, waived from TSI requirements in the related TSI component area (i.e. reading, writing, mathematics), for two years after high school graduation. If the student has not enrolled and passed a first year college level course in the area related to the HB5 course within two years after high school graduation, then the student must meet TSI requirements, which may include taking the TSI test and enrolling in developmental instruction, if needed
Completion by At Other Institution: A student who has previously attended a Texas public higher education
institution and has been determined to have met College Readiness standards at that institution will be considered College Ready at HCC. The student is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites.
Completion by Coursework: A student who transfers from an accredited private, independent, or out-of-state
institution of higher education and who has satisfactorily completed college-level coursework in reading, writing, and/or mathematics (see List of College Ready Courses in the Appendix) will be considered College Ready at HCC. The student is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites.
Completion by Developmental Education: A student who has satisfactorily completed (with a grade of C or
higher) the exit level developmental course in reading, writing, and/or mathematics will be considered College Ready at HCC. The student is allowed to enroll in college level courses without need of further testing. Student must meet all course prerequisites.
TSI Assessment Testing (Note: TSI setting requires Read, Write, Math Milestones)
The TSI law requires assessment of all new students, individualized success plans for those students whose skills are not “College Ready,” and minimum state standards indicating students’ “college readiness” for pursuit of certificate and all degree programs.
A student, who is college ready, is qualified to take first year college level courses without additional testing or skill level prerequisites in reading, writing, and/or mathematics. A college ready student will also not be required to retest on a TSI test or take developmental education in reading, writing, and/or mathematics, if they transfer to another Texas public institution.
Students not meeting one of the “college ready criteria” listed above are deemed “not college ready” or “in progress” and must participate in college advising and remediation activities. New students who are not college ready must:
• Meet with an HCC Counselor or Advisor prior or during registration to initiate an individualized HCC Student Success Plan. The Plan will:
o record student test scores, educational objective and declaration of major, o direct student to student support resources, o provide benchmarks for tracking success, including the developmental education course
sequence (as per student's major); and o begin a plan for achieving a degree or Level II certificate.
• Enroll during their first semester in the HCC Student Success course, EDUC 1300 Learning Framework.
• Enroll in a developmental course related to an area where the student is not college ready (i.e. reading, writing, and/or mathematics) every semester until the student completes all TSI components or graduates with a certificate or degree, whichever comes first.
Prior to Fall 2013, there were several testing instruments utilized as TSI tests. Students, who took one of the earlier tests and were enrolled in college prior to Fall 2013, may still utilize those test scores to satisfy TSI requirements. However, those scores are most likely outdated if currently being used for placement purposes.
Since Fall 2013, the sole instrument utilized to satisfy TSI requirements is the TSI Assessment.
Setting a TSI Status Without TSIA Testing:
Fall 2020 Covid-19 Provisions
The TSI law applies to all new students unless they can present an allowable
exemption or waiver from TSI requirements. This would normally require
taking the TSIA test. However, due to the inability to offer the TSIA test in
volume, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is allowing us to
temporarily utilize the TSI Waiver, Covid-19 Placement. After the end of the summer and fall semesters, each student with the Covid-19 Placement
or Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking TSI Waiver status must be re-evaluated
to determine a permanent TSI status, which may require TSIA testing and
remediation.
TSI Status Without TSIA Testing: Fall 2020 Covid-19 Provisions
Note: This setup assumes that the student is TSI-required (i.e. not exempt or waived) and that there are no prior TSIA scores, no prior TSI exemption/waiver test scores, no prior college or developmental course credit, or any standard documentation to set a student’s TSI status. The following is a temporary TSI status setting, which should be re-evaluated at the end of the summer and fall semesters to set a final TSI status. The setup below assumes the student is required to remediate in reading, writing, and mathematics. If the student has some valid TSI documentation through one of the sources listed above for one or more of the TSI component areas, then set the TSI status according to that documentation as usual. For any TSI component area(s) where there is/are no TSI standard documentation, then set the TSI component area(s) as below. The TSI status below is required for mandated remediation to also be required.
Students Placed into Developmental Courses TSI Status Setting (whichever component is needed) Component Milestone Complete How Attempted Read In Progress Covid-19 Placement Write In Progress Covid-19 Placement Math In Progress Covid-19 Placement
Student Groups Setting (dated prior to semester beginning to be effective for that semester)
Groups Results IRW1 or IRW2 Allows enrollment into INRW 0300, 0301, 0302, 0303 with their paired co-
requisite college level courses (ENGL 1301, HIST 1301, HUMA 1301, SOCI 1301, respectively)
E347 Allows enrollment into co-requisite pair ESOL 0370/ENGL 1301 or into ESOL
0360 stand-alone developmental course M306 Allows enrollment into MATH 0332, 0324, 0342 with their paired co-requisite
college level courses (MATH 1332, MATH 1324, MATH 1342, respectively) M306 Allows enrollment into MATH 0332P, 0324P, 0342P stand-alone developmental
courses
Students Placed into College Level Courses Note: If the student is placed into college level courses through high school transcripts, GED test scores,
or other placement guide, the milestones would be set as follows for the relevant component area using the appropriate student groups for college level placement:
Component Milestone Complete How Attempted Read/Write/Math Complete Covid-19 Placement
TSI Re-Evaluation at the End of Summer/Fall 2020 Since the previous page indicates a temporary TSI Covid-19 Placement status in one or more of the TSI component areas, it is imperative that the student’s TSI status is determined at the end of the summer and fall semesters to comply with TSI requirements. The results of that TSI analysis must then be set in the system, so that the student is correctly reported to the state. Please consider the following guidelines:
1. If a paired college level co-requisite course related to a TSI component area was taken and passed (D or above), then set the TSI milestone for that area to “Completed by ....-based course.”
2. If an exit level developmental course was taken and passed (C or above) in one of the TSI component areas, then set the TSI milestone for that area to “Completed by Completed Developmental Education.”
3. If either a college level course related to a TSI area was not taken/passed, or the exit level developmental course for that same TSI area was not taken/passed, then the student must take the TSIA test related to that component area before further enrollment in the fall is allowed.
We will also run our developmental drop process after the summer semester grades are in, for students who enrolled into the next level without passing their developmental course during their summer or fall semester.
Course Placement Guides
After the student’s TSI status is determined and set, an advisor may use any and all of the following Placement tools to determine the student’s best placement:
• TSI Exemption and Waiver Test Scores • TSIA Test Scores • ALEKS Test Scores • High School Transcripts • GED Test Scores
Note: This section is strictly for placement after a student’s TSI status has been determined. There may be a discrepancy between one and more of the above tools. For example, it is possible for a student to fail the TSIA test but still be placed into college level courses without remediation using recent High School Transcripts or GED test scores. The Coordinating Board encourages that we use multiple measures to place students into the highest placement possible.
Developmental Sequences and Options
Developmental Education is offered at HCC as Co-requisite linked pairs or as stand-alone courses. As co-requisite pairs, a student enrolls in a college level course and its co-requisite developmental support course. By being enrolled in paired developmental and college level courses, the student’s achievement is accelerated. In many cases, the same professor teaches both the developmental support section and the paired college level section.
Integrated Reading and Writing
Co-Requisite Options
INRW 0300 & ENGL 1301 Composition I
INRW 0301 & HIST 1301 US History I
INRW 0302 & HUMA 1301 Humanities I
INRW 0303 & SOCI 1301 Sociology
Stand-Alone Options
INRW 0100 & co-enroll in INRW 0410
INRW 0410
INRW 0420
Developmental Mathematics
Co-Requisite Options
MATH 0324 & MATH 1324 Mathematics for Business and Social Sciences
MATH 0332 & MATH 1332 Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 0342 & MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods
MATH 0314 & MATH 1314 College Algebra
Stand-Alone Options
MATH 0106 Basic Mathematics
MATH 0324P Basic Concepts for Business Mathematics
MATH 0332P Introductory Algebra
MATH 0342P Basic Concepts for Statistics
MATH 0314P Intermediate Algebra
Intensive English
Co-Requisite Options
ESOL 0370 & ENGL 1301 Composition I
Stand-Alone Options
ESOL 0360 Integrated Reading & Writing for Non-Native Speakers
Summer/Fall 2021 HCC Course Placement in Reading and Writing Based on the TSI Assessment
Note: On TSIA1, if student places higher in one area (READ or WRITE) than another, then placement is according to the lower scoring. Rev. 03/22/21
If an SCH person has these test scores
…he/she places into the following course below
1 Took TSIA1 … (tested between 8/26/2013 & 1/10/2021)
TSIA1 Writing
2 Took TSIA1 … (tested between 8/26/2013 & 1/10/2021)
TSIA1 Reading
3 Took TSIA2 … (tested after 1/10/2021)
TSIA2 English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR)
3 Took Accuplacer ESL …
ESL ACCU
Level 1 Certificates, ABE RCCR 0310, or ESOL
WRITE: 310-349 with no ABEWD OR
WRITE: 310-349 with ABEWD: 1-2
READ: 310-341 with no ABERD
OR READ: 310-341 with ABERD: 1-2
INRW 0100 & must co-enroll in INRW 0410
WRITE: 310-349 AND ABEWD: 3-4 OR
WRITE: 310-349 AND ABEWD: 3-4 AND WS: 0-3 OR WRITE: 310-349 AND WS: 3
READ: 310-341 AND ABERD: 3-4
ELAR: 910-990 AND DELAR: 2 OR
ELAR: 910-990 AND ESSAY: 1
Note: Nonnative English Speakers are required to demonstrate English Proficiency as an HCC Admission requirement. This can be done through the Accuplacer ESL test or through one of the other HCC-approved English Proficiency tests (see the Assessment Guide for Native and Nonnative English Speakers).
All Nonnative English speakers who have not demonstated English proficiency must be
given the AESLstudent group.
INRW 0300 & must co-enroll in ENGL 1301 Or INRW 0301 & must co-enroll in HIST 1301 Or INRW 0302 & must co-enroll in HUMA 1301 Or INRW 0303 & must co-enroll in SOCI 1301 Or INRW 0410
RITE: 310-349 AND ABEWD: 5-6 OR
WRITE: 310-349 AND ABEWD: 5-6 AND WS: 0-3
OR WRITE: 350-362 AND WS: 0-3
READ: 310-341 AND ABERD: 5-6
OR
READ: 342-350
ELAR: 910-990 AND DELAR: 3 AND ESSAY: 2-3
OR
ELAR: 910-990 AND ESSAY: 2-3
INRW 0300 & must co-enroll in ENGL 1301 Or INRW 0301 & must co-enroll in HIST 1301 Or INRW 0302 & must co-enroll in HUMA 1301 Or INRW 0303 & must co-enroll in SOCI 1301 Or INRW 0420
WRITE: 340-390 AND WS: 4-8 (i.e. passing writing but not passing reading)
OR WRITE: 363-390 AND WS: 0-3
READ: 310-341 READ: 342-350
-------------------------- READ: 342-390
ELAR: 945-990 AND DELAR: 4 AND ESSAY: 4
OR
ELAR: 910-944 AND DELAR: 4 AND ESSAY: 4
Summer/Fall 2021 HCC Course Placement in Reading and Writing Based on the TSI Assessment
Note: On TSIA1, if student places higher in one area (READ or WRITE) than another, then placement is according to the lower scoring. Rev. 03/22/21
If an SCH person has these test scores
…he/she places into the following course below
1 Took TSIA1 … (tested between 8/26/2013 & 1/10/2021)
TSIA1 Writing
2 Took TSIA1 … (tested between 8/26/2013 & 1/10/2021)
TSIA1 Reading
3 Took TSIA2 … (tested after 1/10/2021)
TSIA2 English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR)
3 Took Accuplacer ESL …
ESL ACCU
ENGL 1301 Or HIST 1301 Or HUMA 1301 Or SOCI 1301
WRITE: 310-349 AND ABEWD: 4-6 AND WS: 5-8 (i.e. passing writing and passing reading)
OR
WRITE: 340-390 AND WS: 4-8 (i.e. passing writing and passing reading)
READ 351-390 ELAR: 945-990 AND ESSAY: 5-8
OR
DELAR: 5-6 AND ESSAY: 5-8
ESOL 0351/0350 (as co-requisites) And / Or ESOL 0349/0352 (as co-requisites)
TOTAL: 328-372 OR
LANG & LISTN & READ & SENT (all four): 82-93 each
ESOL 0354/0353 (as co-requisites) And / Or ESOL 0355/0356 (as co-requisites)
TOTAL: 373-424 OR
LANG & LISTN & READ & SENT (all four): 94-106 each
ESOL 0370 & must co-enroll in ENGL 1301
TOTAL: 425-500 OR
LANG & LISTN & READ & SENT (all four): 107-120 each
Note: INRW and ENGL courses above require both the TSI Reading and Writing combinations designated above on TSIA1 test. Advisors and Department Chairs may also choose to override placement utilizing holistic factors with student groups, if appropriate.
Summer/Fall 2021 HCC Course Placement in Reading and Writing Based on the TSI Assessment
Note: On TSIA1, if student places higher in one area (READ or WRITE) than another, then placement is according to the lower scoring. Rev. 03/22/21
Allowable Mixing & Matching of TSIA1 & TSIA2 Components
TSIA1 TSIA2 Can be Combined Together
For TSI Purposes For Placement
TSIA1 Write TSIA2 Essay Yes Milestone: WRITE Yes
TSIA1 WS TSIA2 ELAR or DELAR Yes Milestones: READ & WRITE Yes
TSIA1 ABEWD TSIA2 Essay Yes Milestone: WRITE Yes
When an TSIA2 Essay Test Can be Taken by Itself
TSIA1 When test score range is...
TSIA2 When test score range is...
Can Retest? For TSI Purposes For Placement
ELAR: 945-990 & Essay: 1-4 Yes – TSIA2 Essay alone allowed
Milestones: READ & WRITE Yes
DELAR: 5-6 & Essay: 1-4 Yes – TSIA2 Essay alone allowed
Milestones: READ & WRITE Yes
READ: 351-390 & WRITE: 310-339 & WS: 1-3 (allthree)
Yes – TSIA2 Essay alone allowed
Milestones: READ & WRITE Yes
READ: 351-390 & WRITE: 340-390 & WS: 1-4 (allthree)
Yes – TSIA2 Essay alone allowed
Milestones: READ & WRITE Yes
Summer/Fall 2021 HCC Course Placement in Reading and Writing Based on the TSI Assessment
Note: On TSIA1, if student places higher in one area (READ or WRITE) than another, then placement is according to the lower scoring. Rev. 03/22/21
When an TSIA2 ELAR Objective Test Can be Taken by Itself
TSIA1 When test score range is...
TSIA2 When test score range is...
Can Retest? For TSI Purposes For Placement
ELAR: 910-944 & & DELAR: 4 & Essay: 5-8 (Passing Essay)
Yes – TSIA2 ELAR alone allowed
Milestones: READ & WRITE Yes
READ: Not Passing & WRITE: Not passing & WS: 5-8 Passing
Yes – TSIA2 ELAR alone allowed
Milestones: READ & WRITE Yes
HCC Course Placement in Writing and Reading Based on TSI Waiver and Exemption Test Scores
Rev. 03/22/21
If an SCH person has these test scores
…he/she places into the following course below
6 Took STAAR EOC …
STAAR EOC
7 Took ACT…
ACT (TSI
Exemption)
8 Took SAT…
SAT I (TSI Exemption)
11 Took ASPIRE
ASPIRE (TSI Waiver)
12 Took PSAT
PSAT (TSI Waiver)
College level Reading & Writing
English III (combined reading/writing): Passing score of 4000 or higher (Exemption)
OR English II (combined reading/writing): Passing score of 4000 or higher (Waiver)
Composite: 23 or higher AND English: 19-36
Prior to March 2016: Composite: 1070 or higher AND Critical Reading: 500-800
OR ______________ After February 2016: ERWS: 480-800
ENGL: 435 (or higher)
EBR15: 460 or higher (taken after 10/15/2015)
Beginning Summer/Fall 2021 HCC Course Placement in Mathematics Based on the TSI Assessment
Note: IA = Intermediate Algebra Rev. 12/17/2020
If an SCH person has these test scores
…he/she places into the following course below
Took TSIA1… (tested between 8/26/2013 & 1/10/2021)
TSIA1
Took TSIA2 (new TSIA)… (tested after 1/10/2021)
Co-requisite Course Options
(Note: referred to Level 1 certificates, ABE MCCR 0310, or CEU)
MATH: 310-316 with no ABEMD Levels
OR
MATH: 310-335 with ABEMD Levels: 1 - 2
MATH 0106 MATH: 317-335 with no ABEMD levels
OR
MATH: 310-335 AND ABEMD Levels: 3 – 4
OR
Has previously earned a grade of W, IP, D or F in MATH 0106
MATH: 910-949 AND DMATH: 2
OR
Has previously earned a grade of W, IP, D or F in MATH 0106
MATH 0332P (for fine arts, liberal arts majors;and to STEM pathway MATH 0314) OR MATH 0324P (for business majors) ORMATH 0342P (for health sciences, social/behavioral science majors
MATH: 310-349 AND ABEMD Levels: 5 – 6
OR
MATH: 310-349 AND IA: 1-3
OR
Has previously earned a grade of W, IP, D or F in MATH 0409
MATH: 910-949 AND DMATH: 3-4
OR
A grade of C or higher is required in MATH 0106
MATH 0332 co-requisite with MATH 1332
OR
MATH 0324 co-requisite with MATH 1324
OR
MATH 0342 co-requisite with MATH 1342
MATH 1332 (for fine arts, liberal arts majors) OR
MATH 0324P (for business majors) ORMATH 0342P (for health sciences, social/behavioral sciences majors) OR
MATH 0314P (for teacher education, math, science,
engineering & technology majors
MATH: 336-349 AND IA: 4-15
OR
A grade of C or higher is required in MATH 0332/0324/0342
MATH: 910-949 AND DMATH: 5
OR
A grade of C or higher is required in MATH 0332/0324/0342
MATH 0324 co-requisite with MATH 1324
OR
MATH 0342 co-requisite with MATH 1342
OR
MATH 0314 co-requisite with MATH 1314
MATH 1332 (for fine arts, liberal arts majors) OR MATH 1314 (for teacher education, math, science,
engineering, technology majors) OR MATH 1324 (for business majors) OR MATH 1342 (for health sciences, social/behavioral
science majors)
MATH: 350-390
OR
C or Better “College-Ready” Math (see list)
MATH: 950-990
OR
MATH: 910-949 AND DMATH: 6
TSIA2
HCC Course Placement in Mathematics Based on TSI Waiver and Exemption Test Scores (effective Fall 2020)
Rev.7/26/2020
If an SCH person has these test scores
…he/she places into the following course below
2 Took
Compass / Accuplacer
Advanced Math Tests
COMPS / ACCUP
3 Took STAAR EOC
STAAR EOC
4 Took ACT
ACT
5 Took SAT
SAT I
6 Took
Accuplacer Advanced Algebra & Functions
AFF
7 Took
ALEKS
ALEKS
8 Took ASPIRE
ASPIRE
9 Took PSAT
PSAT MATH 0314P, 1332 Algebra I EOC: 4000
or higher (Waiver) ALEKS: 30-45
MATH 1314, 1332, 1324, 1342, 1350, 1351 & some math-based courses
ACCUP AAF: 231-249
OR COMPS CALG: 1-50
OR ACCUP CLM: 43-62
Algebra II EOC: 4000 or higher (Exemption)
OR Algebra I EOC: 4000+ (Waiver) and passing Algebra II
Composite: 23 (or higher) AND MATH: 19-36
Composite: 1070 (or higher) AND MATH: 500-800
OR __________
MSS: 530-800
AFF: 231-249 ALEKS: 46-60
MATH: 431 (or higher)
MAT15: 510 or higher (taken after 8/15/2015)
MATH 1316, 1325 ACCUP AAF: 250-264
OR COMPS CALG: 51-100
OR ACCUP CLM: 63-85
MATH: 22-23 MATH: 540-559
OR
MSS: 565-579
AAF: 250-264 ALEKS: 61-75
MATH 2412 ACCUP AAF: 265-284
OR COMPS TRIG: 1-50
OR ACCUP CLM: 86-102
MATH: 24-26 MATH: 560-599
OR
MSS: 580-619
AAF: 265-284 ALEKS: 61-75
HCC Course Placement in Mathematics Based on TSI Waiver and Exemption Test Scores (effective Fall 2020)
Rev.7/26/2020
If an SCH person has these test scores
…he/she places into the following course below
2 Took
Compass / Accuplacer
Advanced Math Tests
COMPS / ACCUP
3 Took STAAR EOC
STAAR EOC
4 Took ACT
ACT
5 Took SAT
SAT I
6 Took
Accuplacer Advanced Algebra & Functions
AFF
7 Took
ALEKS
ALEKS
8 Took ASPIRE
ASPIRE
9 Took PSAT
PSAT MATH 2413 ACCUP AAF:
285-300 OR
COMPS TRIG: 51-100
OR ACCUP CLM: 103-120
MATH: 27-36 MATH: 600-800
OR
MSS: 620-800
AAF: 285-300 ALEKS: 76-100
Note: Advisors and Department Chairs can utilize holistic factors to override placement using student groups, if appropriate.
©2016 McGraw-Hill Education 1
Cut Score Recommendations
ALEKS Corporation's Math and Applied Research teams have developed recommended placement cut scores based on the analysis of math content, the ALEKS Knowledge Structure (Artificial Intelligence), data collected from ALEKS users, and the experience of other institutions using ALEKS PPL. Recommendations are offered for the most frequently taught college math courses, ranging from traditional Basic Math to Calculus I, and includes courses outside the "traditional sequence" such as Business Calculus and Finite Math.
These are only recommendations as every institution is different. While significant effort has gone into arriving at these recommendations, given the range of variables that each institution must consider when determining cut scores, it is important to evaluate the content of your courses to determine cut scores. For this reason, your ALEKS Strategic Placement Consultant will provide specific recommendations for your courses and tips for how to evaluate the effectiveness.
ALEKS Recommended Cut Scores for Common Courses
Cut Score Range Course Placement
< 14 0-13 Basic Math/Prealgebra
≥ 14 14-29 Beginning Algebra
≥ 30 30-45 Intermediate Algebra
≥ 46 46-60 College Algebra Similar Courses*:• Topics/Excursions in Mathematics or Math for Liberal Arts Majors (courses that
cover voting systems; graphs; symmetry; population growth; probability)• Foundations of Elementary Mathematics or Mathematics for Elementary School
Teachers (courses for the training of Elementary School Teachers)• Elementary Data Analysis (statistics courses where anything beyond descriptive
statistics concerns the use of a computer software)
≥ 61 61-75 PreCalculus/Business CalculusSimilar Courses*:• Trigonometry• Finite Mathematics (matrices; linear programming; probability; game theory)• Calculus for Management, Calculus for Social Sciences, Calculus for Agricultural
Sciences, Applied Calculus, or Introduction to Calculus (calculus courses with notrigonometry requirement)
• Statistics (courses with College Algebra as a prerequisite)
≥ 76 76-100 Calculus ISimilar Courses*:• Calculus for Biological/Life Sciences• Linear Algebra
*Courses listed under “Similar Courses” in each section need a thorough evaluation as the content of these courses canvary significantly institution to institution. For other courses your institution may offer that are not listed here, pleasework with your Strategic Placement Consultant.
Placed into Math 0332, 0324, 0342
Placed into Math 0106
Placed into Math 0314, 1332
Placed into Math 1314, 1324, 1342
Placed into Math 1316, 1325, 2412
Placed into Math 2413
College ReadyMath 1314Math 1324Math 1332Math 1342
College Readiness Placement based on High School Transcript MATH
Pre Calculus (All levels) B
Algebra II (on level) B
HB5 Math Prep Course C or Better and passing Final Exam score
High School Course High School Grade
Placement
Any other HS math course or grade
Other, not listed above
Math 1324/0324 | Math 1314/0314Math 1332/0332 | Math 1314/0314Math 1342/0342 | Math 1314/0314
College ReadyMath 1314Math 1324Math 1332Math 1342
College ReadyMath 1316
Pre Calculus (All levels) B
Algebra II (Pre AP or K)* B or higher
Algebra II A
College ReadyMath 1314Math 1324Math 1332Math 1342
College ReadyMath 1316
College ReadyMath 2412
AP Calculus AB or BC C
PreCalculus (on level) B
College ReadyMath 1314Math 1324Math 1332Math 1342
AP Calculus AB or BC B or Higher
Pre Calculus (AB or K)* B or higher
PreCalculus (on level) A
College ReadyMath 2413
College ReadyMath 2412
College ReadyMath 1316
Notes:• Transcripts are valid for 5 years for placement• Placement should be based on highest-level completed course on transcript• Red boxes indicate college-ready; For development placement, students will be placed in a co-requisite pair or stand-alone developmental course• TSI testing is recommended for students who do not meet these requirements or challenge the placement• If placed into college level math, TSI milestone for Math is set as Completed – Non Degree Seeking.
Co-requisite Math
HCC Instructional Services, 5/2020
College Readiness Placement based on High School TranscriptENGLISH
Notes:• Transcripts are valid for 5 years for placement• Placement should be based on highest-level completed course on transcript• Dark blue boxes indicate college-ready
• Light blue boxes above and for any other high school English courses taken and passed, students will be placed into a co-requisite INRW pair or stand-alone developmental course
• Students who do not meet these requirements are recommended to take the TSI Assessment
• If placed into college level reading/writing, TSI milestone for Read & Write is set as Completed –Non Degree Seeking
AP Lang & Comp (III) or Honors ENGL III or IV or
AP Lit & Comp (IV) orENGL III or ENG IV
A or BCollege Ready:
ENGL 1301
AP Lit & Comp (IV) or Honors ENGL IV
DCoReq: INRW
0300/0301/0302/0303 co-requisite pair
Any Senior Level English Course C
CoReq: INRW 0300/0301/0302/0303
co-requisite pair
ENGL IVD
CoReq: INRW 0300/0301/0302/0303
co-requisite pair
High School Course High School Grade PlacementJR
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Pre AP or Honors English I and II A in both English 1301
HCC Instructional Services, 5/2020
High School Levels of Instruction
• Regular non-weighted course (on level)
• Pre-AP course (sometimes transcripted as Q)
• Honors course (sometimes transcripted as H)
• Pre-IB course (sometimes transcripted as K)
• IB course (sometimes transcripted as I)
• AP course (sometimes transcripted as P)
HCC Instructional Services, 5/2020
HCC Instruction, 7/8/2020
HCC College Readiness Placement Using GED Test Scores (Fall 2020)
Note: The GED test does not exempt or waive a student from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements. Once a student’s TSI status is determined, GED test scores may be used for placement purposes as follows:
Interpreting scores GED® test scores for each test
subject range from 100 to 200. Test-takers must earn a minimum score of 145 on each test subject to pass and earn the high school equivalency credential. The GED®
test has two additional passing levels: GED® College Ready (165- 174) and GED® College Ready + Credit (175-200).
175
GED® College Ready + Credit. Test-takers demonstrate some of the skills that are taught in college-level courses, and may be eligible to earn up to 10 college credits.
165
GED® College Ready. Test-takers demonstrate the skills needed to enroll directly in first year, credit-bearing college courses.
145
GED® Passing Score for High School Equivalency. Jurisdictions award a high school equivalency credential to individuals who earn a score of at least 145 on each of the four test subjects.
Note: The above determinations are provided as the American Council on Education (ACE) Credit Recommendations.
GED Test Subjects 1. Reasoning Through Language Arts 2. Mathematical Reasoning 3. Science 4. Social Studies
Reading and Writing Placement GED Subject GED Test Score Placement
Reasoning Through Language Arts 165-200 College level Reading and Writing Courses
Reasoning Through Language Arts 145-164 Co-Requisite Pair as follows: INRW 0300/ENGL 1301 OR INRW 0301/HIST 1301 OR INRW 0302/HUMA 1301 OR INRW 0303/SOCI 1301
Reasoning Through Language Arts 145-164 Stand-Alone
INRW 0420
HCC Instruction, 7/8/2020
Mathematics Placement
GED Subject GED Test Score Placement Mathematical Reasoning 165-200 MATH 1314, 1324, 1332, 1342
Mathematical Reasoning 145-164 Co-Requisite Pair as follows: MATH 0332/1332 OR MATH 0324/1324 OR MATH 0342/1342
Mathematical Reasoning 145-164 Stand-Alone
MATH 0332P, 0324P, 0342P
Math previous courses :
MATH 0306 = MATH 0106
MATH 0308 = MATH 0332
MATH 0409= MATH 0332
MATH 0309= MATH 0332
MATH 0310= MATH 0324 / MATH 0342
MATH 0312= MATH 0314
Accuplacer Advance Math Placement
Must currently be in college level math
If I passed this dev course in a previous semester→ Math 0332 Math 0342 Math 0324 Math 0314
Can I now take Math 1332? → Yes Yes Yes Yes
Can I now take Math 1342? → No Yes Yes Yes
Can I now take Math 1324? → No Yes Yes Yes
Can I now take Math 1314? → No No No Yes
Math Placement based on passed courses
Any College-Level Mathematics
• CHEM 1311, 1411, 1412 - places into MATH 0314 level
• CHEM 2423, 2425 - places into college level mathematics
• ECON 2301, 2302 - places into MATH 0314 level
• PHYS 1401, 1402, 2425, 2426 - places into college-level math
• PSYC 2317 - places into MATH 0314 level
• COSC 1436, 1437, 2325, 2436 - places into college level math
(Note: Courses indicating math college-readiness do not necessarily mean course prerequisites are met for higher mathematics)
Quick Reference Sheet
Using Prior Coursework
Reading-Based Courses
• Behavioral Sciences - any college level
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Natural Sciences - any college level ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENVR, GEOL, PHYS
• Social Sciences - any college level ECON, GEOG, HIST, GOVT, PHIL
• English - any college level ENGL
• Any reading-based workforce course
Writing-Based Courses
• English - any college level ENGL
• Philosophy - any college level PHIL
• ETWR 2301, Technical Writing
• ETWR 1372, Technical Writing II
• ETWR 1373, Online Documentation
• ETWR 1374, Proposal Writing
Placement based on transfer coursework
If I passed this college course in a previous semester→ Math 1332 Math 1342 Math 1324 Math 1314
Can I now take Math 1332? → Already done Yes Yes Yes
Can I now take Math 1342? → Yes Already done Yes Yes
Can I now take Math 1324? → Yes Yes Already done Yes
Can I now take Math 1314? → No, must take Math 0314
No, must take Math 0314
No, must take Math 0314
Already done
Score in Advanced Alge-bra and Functions
Courses to be placed
231 – 249 MATH 1314, 1324, 1332, 1342
250 – 264 MATH 1316, 1325, 1350*, 1351*
265 – 284 MATH 2412
285 – 300 MATH 2413
Reading and Writing previous courses
GUST 0341 + ENGL 0310 = INRW 0410
GUST 0339 + ENGL 0310 = INRW 0410
GUST 0342 + ENGL 0300 = INRW 0420
GUST 0342 + ENGL 0310 = College Level Reading & Writing
A.F. 11.12.19
After completing SCH Intensive English LEVEL 3 and before completing LEVEL 4, a student must comply with TSI requirements and must take the TSIA or
document a valid TSI exemption. If the TSIA scores are not College Level, student must continue with ESOL sequence.
Passed
TSI
Assessment
Reading &
Writing
YES
NO
Student can start college level courses.
Student must continue with ESOL sequence or
take ESOL Accuplacer exam.
Student successfully completed ESOL—Level 3
Student successfully completed ESOL—Level 4
YES
NO
Student can start college level courses.
Student must enroll in ESOL 0370 + ENGL 1301
or
ESOL 0360
**** ESOL student should NOT enroll in INRW courses ****
ESOL Placement for Level 3 & 4
Passed
TSI
Assessment
Reading &
Writing
A.F. 11.12.19