College Readiness and TSI Updates

College Readiness and TSI Updates Aug. 3, 2017 Early College High School Conference Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Suzanne Morales-Vale, Ph.D. Kathie Montognese THECB Division of College Readiness & Success The College Board

Agenda What is College Readiness? Non-College Ready vs. College Ready in Higher Education College Readiness Trends Recent Updates to the TSIA Testing Platform Best Practices on Test Security and Proctoring Q & A Contact Information 2

What is College Readiness? College Readiness 70% likelihood of achieving a grade of A, B, or C in an entry-level college-credit course Aligned with higher education faculty expectations Note: A student s college readiness status is separate from his/her admission status. 3

Why Is College Readiness Important? Texas Success Initiative Texas Education Code Sec. 51.3062(b): An institution of higher education shall assess the academic skills of each entering undergraduate student to determine the student's readiness to enroll in freshmanlevel academic coursework. An institution may not use the assessment or the results of the assessment as a condition of admission to the institution. 4

Postsecondary Readiness (TEA) 2015-2016 (for Jan. 2017 Report) 2017-2018 2014 2015 annual graduates who do at least one of the following: Complete CTE-Coherent Sequence of Courses Complete 1 or more AP/IB courses Complete 12 hours or more of earned postsecondary credit Achieve TSI benchmark on the TSIA, SAT, or ACT 2016 2017 annual graduates who do at least one of the following: Complete CTE-Coherent Sequence of Courses/Earn industry (nationally recognized) certification Perform at or above criterion score on 1 or more AP/IB courses Complete 12 hours or more of earned postsecondary credit Achieve TSI benchmark on the TSIA, SAT, or ACT Enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces Source: TEA http://tea.texas.gov/accountability/a-f_indicators_2016.12.01/ 5

TSIA Data Reporting to THECB/TEA On a regular basis, THECB extracts raw data files from two group databases: ISD database IHE database Both data files are transferred to TEA for their accountability purposes. 6

Common TSI Exemptions for Students Still in High School ACT SAT STAAR EOC English III and Algebra II (4000) College Preparatory Course See TAC Rule 4.54 for all exemptions, exceptions, and waivers Other Demonstration of College Readiness: TSI Assessment 7

TSI Assessment Updates Effective the institution s first class of fall 2017, the following minimum passing standards for reading, math and writing on the TSIA shall be used to determine a student s readiness to enroll in entry-level freshman coursework: Math - 350 (no change) Reading- 351 (no change) Writing - Placement score of at least 340 and an essay score of at least 4 Placement score of less than 340, ABE Diagnostic Level of at least 4, and an essay score of at least 5 8

TSIA Resources www.thecb.state.tx.us/tsi TSI Statute and Rules TSI Assessment Resources TSI Assessment Administration Resources Sign up for TSI-DE Updates 9

Dual Credit Eligibility vs. College Readiness Dual Credit Eligibility- not a college readiness benchmark but allows qualifying students to ENROLL in a collegelevel course (by subject area(s)): PSAT-MNSQT/Aspire English II EOC (4000) Algebra I EOC (4000) + Algebra II (grade of A, B, or C) Students meeting above eligibility requirements are not considered college ready until successful completion of the college-level course (grade of A, B, or C) 10

College Readiness Trends in Texas 11

College Readiness of Entering Cohorts 100% % of First-Time-In-College Fall Cohort who Enter College-Ready, By Subject: Statewide 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Math Reading Writing All Areas 20% 10% 0% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source: THECB data, CBM002 12

College Readiness of Entering Cohorts 100% % of First-Time-In-College Fall Cohort who Enter College-Ready, By Subject: Statewide 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Math Reading Writing All Areas 20% 10% 0% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source: THECB data, CBM002 13

College Readiness Status of First-Time Entering Students: Fall 2015 Statewide College Ready Not College Ready 42.2% Two-year colleges 57.8% Universities 17.7% 39.8% 60.2% 82.3% Not College Ready College Ready Not College Ready College Ready

College Readiness: Comparing Direct and Not Direct from High School Students 100% Percentage of Fall FTIC Cohort Entering Ready in All Areas 90% 80% 70% 60% 69% 71% 73% 73% 58% 50% 40% 35% 35% 38% 42% 40% Direct from HS Not Direct from HS 30% 20% 10% 0% 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Source: TEA Graduate Data; THECB Data CBM001; CBM002 15

College Readiness of Direct from High School Students 100% Fall 2015 Entering Cohort: Statewide 90% 80% 76% 78% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 64% 58% 0% Math Reading Writing All areas 16

College Readiness of Direct from High School Students 100% 90% 80% Fall 2015 Entering Cohort 82% 70% 60% 58% 50% 40% 35% 30% 20% 10% 0% Community and Technical Colleges Universities All 17

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Texas High School Graduates in Texas Higher Ed Texas high school graduates enrolled in Texas higher education Statewide County School District High School Texas high school graduates TSI report Statewide School District 19

What Happens When a Student Enters Higher Education NOT College Ready? 20

Holistic Advising and Differentiated Placement IHEs must use both TSIA Placement and Diagnostic results for underprepared students to determine holistic placement (TSI Rule 4.55(c)) Encouraged to use additional factors (HS GPA, noncognitive factors, etc.) ABE Diagnostic results of 5/6 = Developmental education (TSI Rule 4.56) Students must be availed same opportunities as DE students

Additional Factors to Consider: Based on Individual Strengths and Needs High School GPA/Class Rank Prior Coursework Workplace Experience Non-cognitive Factors (motivation, self-efficacy, etc.) Family-life issues that impact persistence and success (work, transportation, finances, child care, etc.) 23

Progress and Success Trends for Non College-Ready Students 24

2016 Graduation and Persistence: 2-year Institutions 100% Status after 3-years (2013 Entering Cohort) 90% 80% 70% 60% 59% 50% 40% 38% 30% 20% 10% 22% 13% 0% Graduated Graduated or Still Enrolled College Ready Not College Ready 25

2016 Graduation and Persistence: Universities 100% Status after 6-years (2010 Entering Cohort) 90% 80% 74% 70% 64% 60% 50% 40% 42% 30% 28% 20% 10% 0% Graduated Graduated or Still Enrolled College Ready Not College Ready 26

2015-2016: One year progress 100% 90% 80% Percent of 2015 Entering Cohort who successfully Completed a First College-Level Course by Subject 79% 70% 60% 50% 64% 67% 40% 30% 37% 30% 20% 16% 10% 0% Math Reading Writing College Ready Not College Ready 27

2015-2016: One-year progress of Non College-Ready Students Statewide Math 62% 23% 16% Reading 42% 21% 37% Writing 47% 22% 30% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Not College-Ready College-Ready, No First College-Level Course completion Completed First College-Level Course 28

2015-2016: One-year progress of Non College-Ready Students Universities Math 41% 30% 29% Reading 26% 21% 53% Writing 27% 24% 49% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2-year Colleges Math 66% 21% 13% Reading 45% 21% 34% Writing 51% 22% 27% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Not College-Ready College-Ready, No FCLC Completion Successfully Completed FCLC 29

Texas High School Graduates TSI Report Graduates from public TX high schools are tracked into public higher education in following fall Reports initial college readiness status of these direct from high school enrollees Statewide By gender, race, economic status, and HS diploma type School District no breakdown by groups link located within the statewide report http://www.txhighereddata.org/interactive/hscolllinkfilters/annualtsi.cfm 30

Recent Updates to the TSIA Testing Platform 31

Recent Enhancements Improved Test Security Addition of lockdown feature Test Session Lockout...if a student clicks away from the test, proctor login/password required to continue Support for Safe Exam Browser which is open-source Web Study App Updates Simple access No purchasing through College Board Store No activation process ESL - Including Listening Score Web Service Client Upload Test Scores Score web service software has been updated to allow users to utilize API s to pull data from ACCUPLACER for upload of test scores 32

Upcoming Possible Enhancements Eliminate resume functionally on WritePlacer Ability to select from pre-defined date ranges (today/yesterday/2 weeks ago) for test session queries Share Report queries from IA to SM - all queries would inherit down Change Major to Major/Program Add square root and graphing calculator options to Local Test Setting options 33

Best Practices on Test Security and Proctoring 34

Administering Tests Highlighted License Agreements All testing online or COMPANION MUST be done in a secure and proctored setting NO EXCEPTIONS Students MUST be monitored by an authorized Proctor at all times during any/all testing Scratch paper can only be provided by the test center administrator to students and collected upon student s completion of the exam Prohibited items include dictionaries, cell phones, personal laptops, electronic devices, including calculators, and any/all testing aids or reference documents WritePlacer and WritePlacer ESL essays and prompts must remain confidential Student essays and WritePlacer prompts may not be taken out of the testing center Save/Finish later is NOT intended for use with WritePlacer WritePlacer needs to be administered in one test session If an emergency interrupts WritePlacer, it is recommended to administer a different prompt when resuming test session

Proctoring Eligibility Criteria All proctors must have their own Username and Password Login credentials cannot be shared; (Sharing any credentials with each other and/or students violates the Licensing Agreement.) Proctors must be responsible adults trained to administer standardized tests; Proctors may not be a peer of the student; Proctors may not be a friend of the student; Proctors may not be students; Proctors may not have a stake in students scores; Proctors may not be employed part-time or full-time at a test preparation company; Proctors may not administer any ACCUPLACER test to a member of their household or immediate family; Proctors must be authorized by the institution to proctor exams in a remote location.

Proctoring Requirements Proctors MUST: Be trained in the administration of standardized tests and protection of secure test materials; Receive regular training; Circulate test center during test sessions; Never engage in non-proctoring activities e.g. reading, eating, drinking, conversing, etc.; Safeguard against improper test taking/cheating; Report any/all improprieties to Institution Administrator Escalate to College Board as needed Invalidate test scores as needed

Resources THECB Website www.thecb.state.tx.us/tsi Sign up for DE/TSI Updates Texas Higher Ed Data http://www.txhighereddata.org/ 38

Thank you &Questions? 39

Contacts: Suzanne Morales-Vale, Ph.D Director, Developmental and Adult Education, THECB suzanne.morales-vale@thecb.state.tx.us (512) 427-6262 Kathie Montognese Senior Assessment Manager, College Board kmontognese@collegeboard.org (917) 613-7014 Melissa Humphries, Ph.D. Program Director, Research and Evaluation, THECB melissa.humphries@thecb.state.tx.us (512) 427-6546 40