Test of Essential Academic Skills

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a standardized test used by many nursing schools in the United States as a pre-admission exam. It is designed to assess a student's preparedness for entering the health science fields, most commonly nursing and allied health.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The TEAS test is developed and administered by the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). It is designed to evaluate the academic readiness of applicants to post-secondary nursing and health science programs. The test covers four main areas: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage.

Test Format[edit | edit source]

The TEAS test is a multiple-choice exam that contains 170 questions. The test is divided into four sections, each focusing on one of the four main areas. The sections are timed separately, and the total testing time is approximately 209 minutes.

Reading[edit | edit source]

The Reading section includes 53 questions and has a time limit of 64 minutes. It covers key ideas and details, craft and structure, and the integration of knowledge and ideas.

Mathematics[edit | edit source]

The Mathematics section includes 36 questions and has a time limit of 54 minutes. It covers numbers and algebra, and measurement and data.

Science[edit | edit source]

The Science section includes 53 questions and has a time limit of 63 minutes. It covers human anatomy and physiology, life and physical sciences, and scientific reasoning.

English and Language Usage[edit | edit source]

The English and Language Usage section includes 28 questions and has a time limit of 28 minutes. It covers conventions of standard English, knowledge of language, and vocabulary acquisition.

Scoring[edit | edit source]

The TEAS test is scored on a scale of 0 to 100, with the average score typically around 65 to 75. The score is based on the number of correct answers, with no penalty for incorrect answers. The scores are then converted to a scaled score, which takes into account the difficulty of the questions.

Preparation[edit | edit source]

Preparation for the TEAS test can include self-study, online courses, and in-person classes. Many resources are available, including study guides, practice tests, and courses offered by ATI.

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