Built into existing courses
Texas partners run TSIA2 preparation inside English III, Math Models, Algebraic Reasoning, College Prep ELA and math, AVID, WIN, and HB 1416 intervention time, without adding a separate prep course.
TSIA2 curriculum
A teacher-led TSIA2 curriculum that builds readiness through stronger ELAR and mathematics skills.
Help Texas high school students reach the TSIA2 college readiness benchmarks through targeted instruction embedded into the classes and schedules schools already use.
Talk to us“55% who took the 1-day TSIA2 bootcamp passed the test right after.”
TSIA2 prep for Texas high schools
Prepare students for the TSIA2 during the regular school day.
ChalkTalk is a teacher-led TSIA2 curriculum for Texas high schools. Teachers deliver TEKS-aligned ELAR and mathematics lessons inside courses they already teach, students work in small groups and on adaptive practice, and leaders track progress toward the TSIA2 college readiness benchmarks with class and student assessment data.
Aimed at the college readiness benchmarks
Lessons target the ELAR and mathematics skills the TSIA2 measures. College ready means an ELAR CRC score of 945 or higher with an essay score of at least 5, and a mathematics CRC score of 950 or higher, or qualifying diagnostic results.
Counts toward Texas accountability
Meeting TSI criteria in both ELAR and mathematics is a college, career, and military readiness indicator in Texas A-F accountability, alongside qualifying SAT and ACT scores and college prep course credit.
Flexible time commitment
Teach 3 to 5 days per week for 20 to 45 minutes, use 5 to 10 minute bell-ringers, or schedule 30 to 45 minute bootcamp sessions for 2 to 3 weeks before testing.
Texas partners include
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Laredo ISD, Garland ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Spring ISD, and more.
Benchmark sources: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board college readiness standards (19 TAC §4.57); Texas Education Agency guidance on TSIA2 in college, career, and military readiness.
How it works
Five components, one unified instructional approach.
Everything a teacher needs to deliver TSIA2-aligned ELAR and mathematics instruction without creating a separate remediation program.
Teacher-led lessons
Whole-group TSIA2-aligned materials teachers can present directly.
Small group activities
Group students automatically by performance or manually for discussion and collaborative practice.
Adaptive practice
Give every student a personalized practice path based on placement and ongoing performance.
Mock tests + strategies
Use practice exams modeled on TSIA2 format and timing while building pacing, elimination, and format familiarity.
Reporting
See skill-level reports showing exactly where each student and class stand.
Data-driven instruction
Know exactly where to focus instruction.
Skill-level reporting helps teachers see where each class needs support across TSIA2 ELAR and mathematics, then focus instruction on the most important readiness gaps.
app.chalktalk.com / reports / roi-by-benchmark
TSIA2 Skill Level Report by Lesson: Summary by Benchmark
How to use: This report highlights lessons using a Return on Instruction score that combines the class’s average skill level with the number of questions on the exam. Higher ROI indicates a larger opportunity for focused instruction.
| # | Subject | Topic | Avg. skill level | Questions on exam | Return on Instruction (ROI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSIA2 Reading | Explicit and Implicit Details | 1.0 | 2–3 | 88.0% |
| 2 | TSIA2 Reading | Words in Context | 1.1 | 2–3 | 83.0% |
| 3 | TSIA2 Reading | Author’s Purpose | 1.3 | 1–3 | 69.0% |
| 4 | TSIA2 Reading | Paired Passages | 1.4 | 1–3 | 63.0% |
| 5 | TSIA2 Reading | Making Inferences and Predictions | 1.6 | 1–3 | 52.0% |
| 6 | TSIA2 Reading | Main Idea | 1.8 | 1–2 | 36.0% |
Illustrative TSIA2 prioritization scores showing how lower skill levels and greater exam frequency raise Return on Instruction.
Built for existing pathways
Integrate TSIA2 prep into existing course codes.
ChalkTalk can support TSIA2 preparation within existing mathematics and English course structures, helping districts build college and career readiness into the regular school day.
Option A · Deeper instruction
Build TSIA2 preparation into core instruction.
Primary instruction runs 3–5 days per week for 20–45 minutes per day, integrated into existing courses.
Develops college-readiness ELAR and mathematics through daily instruction, targeted group work, and differentiated practice.
Every implementation includes
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and slides
- Adaptive practice and study videos
- Printables and online activities
- Built-in progress monitoring
- Professional development and data coaching
- Pacing guides
Examples of existing courses ChalkTalk partners have integrated TSIA2 prep into:
Math Models for TSIA2
Embed TSIA2 math readiness into real-world modeling, personal finance, data, and algebraic, graphical, and geometric problem solving.
Algebraic Reasoning
Connect TSIA2 preparation to linear, quadratic, rational, exponential, and other functions through patterns, structure, and modeling from data.
ENG III
Build TSIA2 ELAR readiness through English III reading, grammar, vocabulary, research, and evidence-based writing instruction.
Pressed for time?
Option B
Bell-Ringers & Bootcamp
A faster TSIA2 implementation model with strong impact and minimal lift.
Bell-Ringers
5–10 minute ELAR or mathematics warm-ups that fit into existing intervention, advisory, or core-course routines.
Bootcamp
30–45 minute sessions for 2–3 weeks before testing, combining TSIA2 familiarity with targeted readiness instruction.
Every implementation includes
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and slides
- Adaptive practice and study videos
- Printables and online activities
- Built-in progress monitoring
- Professional development and data coaching
- Pacing guides
Questions from Texas districts
TSIA2 preparation, answered.
Still deciding? Talk to your Texas representative.
What is the best way to prepare Texas high school students for the TSIA2?
Effective TSIA2 preparation builds the underlying ELAR and mathematics skills, targets each student's gaps with assessment data, and gives students familiarity with the test format. ChalkTalk delivers all three during regular class periods through teacher-led lessons, small-group activities, adaptive individual practice, and practice tests modeled on TSIA2 format and timing.
What TSIA2 scores count as college ready?
Under Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules, a student is college ready in ELAR with a College Readiness Classification (CRC) score of at least 945 and an essay score of at least 5, or a CRC score below 945 with a diagnostic level of 5 or 6 and an essay score of at least 5. In mathematics, a student is college ready with a CRC score of at least 950, or a CRC score below 950 with a diagnostic level of 6.
How does TSIA2 performance affect Texas school accountability?
The Texas Education Agency counts meeting TSI criteria in both ELAR and mathematics as a college, career, and military readiness indicator. Students can meet each subject through the TSIA2, qualifying SAT or ACT scores, or credit for a college prep course, and do not need to meet both subjects on the same assessment.
Can TSIA2 prep fit into existing high school courses?
Yes. Texas districts integrate ChalkTalk into courses and periods they already schedule, including English III, Math Models, Algebraic Reasoning, College Prep ELA and math, AVID, WIN, College Transition, and HB 1416 intervention. Schools can teach 3 to 5 days per week for 20 to 45 minutes, use 5 to 10 minute bell-ringers, or run 30 to 45 minute bootcamp sessions for 2 to 3 weeks before testing.
How do teachers know which TSIA2 skills to teach first?
ChalkTalk's skill-level reporting ranks lessons by a Return on Instruction score that combines each class's average skill level with how often a skill appears on the exam. Teachers can see which ELAR and mathematics skills offer the largest opportunity and plan instruction accordingly.
What TSIA2 results have Texas districts seen with ChalkTalk?
At Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, 55% of students who took a one-day ChalkTalk TSIA2 bootcamp passed the test immediately afterward, according to Dr. John Fahey, the district's Director of College, Career, and Military Readiness.
Does ChalkTalk work online and on paper?
Yes. The online platform provides adaptive practice, study videos, and real-time progress monitoring, and print materials include worksheets, group printables, and teacher lesson plans.
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