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TBR to use multiple measures for learning support placement

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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 scoreâ€� 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.