Question 1Multiple choice
After a 20% discount, a jacket costs $68. What was the price of the jacket before the discount?
TSIA2 math practice
The TSIA2 Mathematics test has 20 multiple-choice questions in four content areas, at the level of high school Algebra II. A CRC score of 950 or higher is college ready.
| Questions | 20 in one sitting |
|---|---|
| Content areas | Quantitative 6, Algebraic 7, Geometric 3, Statistical 4 |
| College ready in Mathematics | 950 or higher, or a Diagnostic level of 6 |
| Calculator | Pop-up on some questions; none of your own |
What each area asks
- Quantitative Reasoning (6): percent change, proportions, unit rates and prices, comparing values such as √50 and 7.1, and writing or reading a linear expression in context.
- Algebraic Reasoning (7): solving linear equations, inequalities and systems, evaluating functions, factoring and solving quadratics, exponential growth and decay, and radical and rational equations.
- Geometric and Spatial Reasoning (3): unit conversions, area and volume, transformations and similar figures, and the Pythagorean theorem and trigonometric ratios.
- Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning (4): probability and complements, mean, median and spread, two-way tables, and reading scatterplots and graphs.
How to win points
Algebraic Reasoning carries the most questions, so start there if it is your weak spot. Work every question on paper, check a solution in the original equation, and read what the question asks for before you answer: the value of x, or the value of 2x + 1.
If you score below 950
You move on to the Mathematics Diagnostic Test: 48 questions, 12 from each content area. A Diagnostic level of 6 also meets the benchmark, and the score report shows Basic, Proficient or Advanced in each area.
Try 4 questions
Question 2Multiple choice
Luis deposits $5,000 in a savings account that earns 4% interest, compounded once a year. He makes no other deposits or withdrawals. What is the account balance after 3 years?
Question 3Multiple choice
A right triangle has legs of length 9 and 12. What is the length of the hypotenuse?
Question 4Multiple choice
What is the median of the data set 27, 15, 36, 21, 33, 18?
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Questions people ask
What math is on the TSIA2?
Quantitative, algebraic, geometric and statistical reasoning, aligned to the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards and Algebra II.
What score do I need on the TSIA2 math test?
A CRC score of 950 to 990, or a score below 950 with a Mathematics Diagnostic level of 6.
Are there official TSIA2 math sample questions?
Yes. College Board publishes a free booklet of TSIA2 Mathematics sample questions.