What is the TEAS test for nursing?
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) measures academic knowledge. According to Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI), the producer of the exam, the results are used by colleges and universities to identify applicants who have prerequisite skills for nursing school.FormatThe TEAS is a 170-question, multiple-choice, computerized exam. Test takers are allowed three hours and 29 minutes to complete the test. Calculators are not allowed.MathThe math portion of the TEAS exam assesses basic math skills, such as algebraic equations, measurements, decimals, fractions, graphing, percentages and ratios.EnglishGrammar, punctuation, parts of speech, sentence structure, spelling and research skills are tested on the English section of the TEAS.ScienceScience knowledge, including anatomy, biology, chemistry, body systems and the periodic table, is assessed.ReadingReading speed, vocabulary, critical thinking research skills and comprehension (literal and inferential) are topics covered by th
