TBR to use multiple measures for learning support placement

In response to COVID-19, the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is piloting the use of multiple measures for learning support placement for summer and fall 2020 semesters. This means that a student’s placement in college level courses will be based on the “best score� across multiple measures. These measures include ACT/SAT score, Accuplacer score, SAILS completion or High School GPA (see chart below). Those students with a GPA between 2.80-3.59 will be monitored to provide additional support services should they need them during the semester.
¶®É«µÛ has developed a Task Force chaired by Dr. Sherria King, Chair of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Members include representatives from both Student and Academic Affairs. This Task Force will work to develop a plan to ensure interventions are developed and in place to support both student and faculty success in the classroom.
For more information about ¶®É«µÛ’s use of multiple measures for learning support placement, please contact Sindy Abadie at csabadie@southest.tn.edu.
MULTIPLE MEASURES AND CUT SCORES FOR SOUTHWEST
| Subject Area | ACT | SAT | ACCUPLACER | SAILS | HIGH SCHOOL GPA | HIGH SCHOOL GPA* (special placement authorization/permit) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | 18 | 490 | 250 | Completing SAILS competencies | 3.60 or higher | 2.80 – 3.59 |
| Reading | 19 | 500 | 250 | Completing SAILS competencies | 3.60 or higher | 2.80 – 3.59 |
| Math | 19 | 500 | 250 | Completing SAILS competencies | 3.60 or higher | 2.80 – 3.59 |
*High School GPA (2.80-3.59): For students who have a HS GPA of 2.80-3.59, exceptions may be made in placing students into college-level courses.
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