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Test Prep Module

Test Prep Module. Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA). The Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) will. Prep. Test. Module. guide you through the process of the TSI assessment and test components. provide you information to help you understand your options upon completion of your test.

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Test Prep Module

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  1. Test Prep Module Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)

  2. The Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) will... Prep Test Module • guide you through the process of the TSI assessment and test components. • provide you information to help you understand your options upon completion of your test. • help you prepare to take the TSI by providing practice test questions. • list student resources for your reference. PAA

  3. Texas Success Initative (TSI) Assessment Prep Test Module WHOAll incoming college students in Texas are required to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment unless you meet exemption criteria. PURPOSEThe TSI determines if you ready for college-level coursework by evaluating your skills in Reading, Writing and Math. TSI is nota pass / fail test. HOW IT’s USED The results of the TSI are important as scores determine your academic readiness. Upon completion of your test, your advisor or counselor will assist you in registering for courses that are a good fit for your skill level and your career interests. TSI Assessment

  4. Do I have to take the TSI Assessment? Prep Test Module Not all students need to take the TSI Assessment. There are many ways you can be exempt. Qualifying for an exemption means that you can enroll in an entry-level college course without restrictions. You may be exempt if you • Meet the minimum college readiness standard on the ACT, SAT, or a Texas statewide high school test • Successfully completed a high school college preparatory course • Successfully completed a college-level English and Math course • Are not seeking a degree • Are serving as an Active Duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States or an Honorably Discharged Veteran after Aug 1, 1990 If you think you may be exempt, contact your high school counselor or dual credit liaison and/or the Assessment or Advising Center at your college for verification. TSI Exemptions

  5. Why is preparing for the TSI Assessment so important? Click on the photo to learn why it is important to do your best on the TSI Assessment.

  6. Process & Components of TSI Prep Test Module • Computer Administered - Multiple Choice/Essay using keyboard & mouse • Untimed– but is lengthy and can take 4 - 5 hours • Recommend allowing - two hoursfor writing, one hour each for reading & math • Computer Adaptive - Questions increase or decrease in difficulty (depending on how you respond) • Diagnostic Test - Provides an academic profile to target areas and fast-track your college preparatory program. • Scored Immediately What can I expect ?

  7. Before you test, you need to know... Prep Test Module • TSI Assessment determines your college readiness … prepare!!! • You must complete this test prep module (PAA) prior to testing. • A valid photo identification (any state or federal government-issued ID) must be presented • The TSI is used for placement purposes; it is not a pass or fail assessment • You have 14 calendar days from your first log-in to complete the test • TSI Assessment fee provided on the college campus is $32.00* • High School Students: Refer to your high school counselor or dual credit liaison for the TSI Assessment fee provided on your high school campus • Re-testing • TSI Re-Test fee provided on the college campus is $12.00* per section • High School Students: Refer to your high school counselor or dual credit liaison for the TSI Assessment fee provided on your high school campus • No study materials, reference materials, cell phones or other communication devices allowed in the testing lab. Calculators “pop up” when needed. *Fees Subject to Change Before Testing

  8. Preparing to take the TSI Prep Test Module • Use the Practice test questions in this module to help you prepare. • Get enough sleep the night before the tests. • Eat properly before testing to energize your brain and help you focus. • Wear comfortable clothes to maximize performance. • Know where you are going and how to register for testing. Be Prepared before Testing! Before Testing

  9. What strategy should I use when taking the TSI Assessment? Prep Test Module • Arrive early and choose a comfortable location.  • Stay relaxed and confident. Keep a good attitude and remind yourself that you are going to do your best. • Read directions carefully! • Read the question and all answer choices before entering your response. You cannot change answers once you leave a page. • Try to answer every question. Make the most intelligent guess you can and move on. Relax. Breathe.PaceYourself. Day of Your Test

  10. What if I score below the College Level?TALK to an Advisor ! Prep Test Module Developmental education includes non-credit courses that don’t count towards your certificate or degree. The courses are designed to help you improve your basic skills, in reading, math or English. Post-Assessment Advising & Refresher Courses • Alamo Collges offers a variety of options and interventions help you improve your TSI placement. • After you test, an advisor will help you understand your scores and register you for a Refresher Course, if required. Offered at no cost to you before the semester begins. • Refresher courses can save time and money by giving you a second opportunity to move into a higher developmental course or college-level course. • You will not be able to register for any classes until you enroll in the Refresher. • Upon completing a Refresher, meet with advisor once again for assistance on registering for appropriate coursework. After Testing

  11. Can I retake the test? Yes, You Can! Prep Test Module • You may retake the TSI Assessment at any time. • You are required to pay the fee each time you test. If you are retesting on your high school campus, please refer to your high school counselor or dual credit liaison to determine the fee. • Before you attempt to retest, it is strongly recommended you set aside time for review. You are encouraged not to retest on the same day of your initial assessment. Retest ?

  12. Resources

  13. Students with disabilities may request accommodations by contacting the Disability Office at Your College. Prep Test Module It is best to submit appropriate documentation and a request for services at least 2 weeks prior to the needed services. Support for Students with Disabilities

  14. Financing Your Education Prep Test Module Apply for FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You may be eligible for the many forms of financial aid available to you such as grants, loans, work study and scholarships. This FAFSA application can take 3-4 weeks to process. It’s important to complete the application in a timely manner. Financial aid does not apply to Dual Credit, Early College High School, and Alamo Academies. Check with your high school counselor for opportunities. Financing your Education

  15. Learn More about ... Student ResourcesClick on the links below if you are interested in more information Prep Test Module • Resources by College Northeast Lakeview College Northwest Vista College Palo Alto College St. Philip’s College San Antonio College • Community Resources United Way Food Bank Free VIA Bus Pass San Antonio Housing Authority • Child Care Resources Texas Child Care Palo Alto College St. Philip’s College San Antonio College Financial Resources * Student Financial Aid Office FAFSA Alamo Colleges Foundation College for All Texans Cafecollege / Find the Money* Financial Resources cannot be applied to enrollment in Dual Credit, Early College High School or Alamo Academy programs. Student Resources

  16. Learn More about ... Student ResourcesClick on the links below if you are interested in more information Prep Test Module • Advocacy Centers by College Northeast Lakeview College Northwest Vista College Palo Alto College St. Philip’s College San Antonio College • We Can Help You With... Food Pantry Health Services Social Services Emergency Aid Clothing Closet Book Voucher Program • * Services may vary by college. Student Resources

  17. Learn More about ... Student ResourcesClick on the links below if you are interested in more information Prep Test Module • Advocacy Centers by College Northeast Lakeview College Northwest Vista College Palo Alto College St. Philip’s College San Antonio College • We Can Help You With... Food Pantry Health Services Social Services Emergency Aid Clothing Closet Book Voucher Program • * Services may vary by college. Student Resources

  18. Testing Centers Prep Test Module Northeast Lakeview College http://www.alamo.edu/nlc/Assessment/ Northwest Vista College https://www.alamo.edu/nvc/admissions-and-aid/testing-center/ Palo Alto College http://www.alamo.edu/pac/testing-center/ St. Philip’s College http://www.alamo.edu/spc/testing-center/ San Antonio College http://www.alamo.edu/sac/assessment-center/ Testing Centers

  19. Practice Tests&Sample Questions Questions & material provided by College Board

  20. Math Sample Questions Prep Test Module The Math test includes questions in four content areas: Elementary Algebra and Functions Intermediate Algebra and Functions Geometry and Measurement Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability Sample Questions

  21. Math Sample Questions Prep Test Module Choose the best answer from the multiple choices given. • If 3t-7=5t, then 6t =A. 21 B. -7 C. -21 D. -42 2. A group of 18 people ordered soup and sandwiches for lunch. Each person in the group had either one soup or one sandwich. The sandwiches cost $7.75 each and the soups cost $4.50 each. If the total cost of all 18 lunches was $113.50, how many sandwiches were ordered? A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 10 Questions & material provided by College Board Sample Questions

  22. Math Sample Questions Prep Test Module Choose the best answer from the multiple choices given. 3. There are 20 children in the cast of a class play, and 8 of the children are boys. Of the boys, 4 have a speaking part in the play, and of the girls, 8 do not have a speaking part in the play. If a child from the cast of the play is chosen at random, what is the probability that the child has a speaking part?A. 2 5 B. 1 2 C. 3 5 D. 3 4 • 4. In the xy -plane, what is the y -intercept of the graph of the equation y = 2( x + 3)( x - 4)? A. -24 B. -12 C. -2 D. 12 Questions & material provided by College Board Sample Questions

  23. Reading Sample Questions  Prep Test Module The Reading test includes questions in four content areas: Literary Analysis Main Idea and Supporting Details Inferences in a Text or Texts Author’s Use of Language Sample Questions

  24. Reading Sample Question Prep Test Module Choose the best answer from the multiple choices given. • 1. In 2010, talk show host Oprah Winfrey and novelist Jonathan Franzen kissed and made up after a nine- year feud. In 2001, Franzen was disinvited from appearing on Winfrey’s TV show to pitch his novel The Corrections after he made it clear that he was unhappy about the book’s being chosen for the Oprah Book Club. Describing his work as “in the high-art literary tradition,” Franzen said he didn’t want to be associated with the Club, which he accused of occasionally choosing “schmaltzy, one-dimensional” novels. But Winfrey is apparently able to forgive and forget: she chose Franzen’s next novel, Freedom, for her book club and said of it, “Now you haven’t heard me say this word often, but this book is a masterpiece.” • The passage implies that Franzen’s criticism of the Oprah Book Club was motivated primarily by A. pride B. anger C. insensitivity D. ignorance Questions & material provided by College Board Sample Questions

  25. Reading Sample Question Prep Test Module Choose the best answer from the multiple choices given. 2.Long thought to be a case of mistaken identity, the discovery of the Bornean rainbow toad by European explorers in 1924 was recently verified by scientists. The explorers had made a black-and-white sketch of an unusual toad they had found in the jungles of Southeast Asia, christening it the Bornean rainbow toad. Skeptical but curious, scientists recently went to look for the toad—and ended up finding three specimens. The passage implies which of the following about the Bornean rainbow toad? A. Some people doubted the existence of the toad. B. Scientists were confident that they would find the toad. C. The surviving toads have been relocated to Europe. D. No human being had seen the toad since 1924. Questions & material provided by College Board Sample Questions

  26. Writing Sample Questions  Prep Test Module The Writing test includes questions in four content areas: Essay Revision Agreement Sentence Structure Sentence Logic Sample Questions

  27. Writing Sample Question Prep Test Module Choose the best answer from the multiple choices given. Think about how you would rewrite the following sentence according to the directions given, and then choose the best answer. Keep in mind that your revision should not change the meaning of the original sentence. 1. If Antarctica’s icebergs could be floated north before melting, many arid areas would experience relief from drought. Rewrite, beginning with If they could be floated north before melting, … The next words will be A. relief would be brought B. many arid areas would experience C. Antarctica’s icebergs would bring D. drought relief would be experienced Questions & material provided by College Board Sample Questions

  28. Writing Sample Question Prep Test Module Choose the best answer from the multiple choices given. Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer. 2. It is important to learn how to swim, even if one is afraid; the skill will invariably prove useful later in your life. A. one is B. you are C. everyone is D. they are Questions & material provided by College Board Sample Questions

  29. Answers to Sample Question Prep Test Module For Rationale, download the TSI Test Sample Questions Texas Success Initiative Sample Questions Answers

  30. TSI Practice Test Links Prep Test Module Download sample test questions to practice prior to testing. Texas Success Initiative Sample Questions Alamo Colleges Test Prep TSIA Free Web-Based Study App - A valid email address is needed to create an account **Please note TSI is a provided by Accuplacer. Practice Test Resources

  31. Other Resources to help you prepare for the TSI Prep Test Module TASA at iTunesU http://www.itunes.com/tasa Southern Regional Education Board: LiteracyReady and MathReady courses http://www.sreb.org/page/1508/sreb_readiness_courses.html College Readiness Assignments for Texas http://craftx.org Practice Test Resources

  32. NEXT STEP! Confirm that you received the information presented in the Test Prep module by clicking the submit button on the next slide. Check with your college to take the TSI Assessment. You are notrequired to wait!

  33. I certify that I have received the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity (Test Prep) • at the Alamo Colleges District. Submit

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