LibGuides: College Entrance Exams (RISE &amp; TEAS): Health Science Placement Test (TEAS)

What is the TEAS Test?

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PrepSTEP is the best database to use when preparing for the TEAS TEST!! It contains practice tests, interactive tutorials, and ebooks.

The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is an entrance exam that measures entry-level skills in four subject areas identified as important for health science students: reading, mathematics, science, and English/language usage. All nursing and radiography program applicants are required to take the TEAS Test. The TEAS Test is a timed, computerized exam made up of multiple-choice questions in four sections, as follows:

SECTION (% of Exam)	SKILLS TESTED	NUMBER OF QUESTIONS	TIME ALLOTTED
Reading (31%)	Key Ideas & Details, Craft & Structure, Integration of Knowledge & Ideas	53	64 minutes
Math (22%)	Numbers & Algebra, Measurement & Date	36	54 minutes
Science (31%)	Human Anatomy & Physiology, Life & Physical Sciences, Scientific Reasoning	53	63 minutes
English & Language Usage (16%)	Conventions of Standard English, Knowledge of Language, Vocabulary Acquisition	28	28 minutes
Total		170 questions	209 minutes

ATI TEAS Test Remote Proctoring
Step-by-step instructions for taking the TEAS Test.

Prior to taking the TEAS TEST

Complete a BIO course prior to taking the TEAS Test.
Use PrepSTEP to prepare.
- Click on 'Career Preparation' and scroll down to 'Prepare for Nursing Exams'
Focus your studies on topics at which you are weakest. Example: grammar and punctuation

How do I register to take the TEAS Test at RCC?

To register for the ATI TEAS exam, please contact the RCC Admissions Department (Bldg 13) @ 272-3336.

Before exam day: (1) log on to www.atitesting.com and create a username and password; and (2) do a test-run to prepare for test day. Watch this video for more instructions.

Information about the exam itself:

The exam costs $70.00, payable by debit or credit card on the day of your exam
Admissions will send you and ID number approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the test
Your session will be proctored through remote monitoring

TEAS Test Prep on the Web

TEAS Prep - For Students | ATI
Official site of ATI, creator(s) of the TEAS test.
TEAS Test Review Guide | RegisteredNursing.org
Information about the structure and content of the TEAS test.
TEAS Tests | Mometrix
Information, study guides, & practice tests from Mometrix. Links to (some) free resources.
Free Practice Test for the TEAS | Union Test Prep
Free study guides, flashcards, & practice tests.

Free TEAS Apps

Select TEAS Test Books @ RCC

ATI TEAS 6 Math Prep 2020-2021 by Reza Nazari; Ava Ross
Call Number: RT 55 .A85 2020
ISBN: 9781646123155
Publication Date: 2021
This comprehensive Prep book with hundreds of examples, over 2,500 sample questions, and two full length ATI TEAS 6 Math tests is all you will ever need to fully prepare for the TEAS 6 Math. It will help you hone your math skills, overcome your exam anxiety, and boost your confidence
ATI TEAS Study Guide! Best Test Prep Book to Help You Pass the Exam for Nursing School! Practice Questions & Review for the Test of Essential Academic Skills by Mia Ingrum
Call Number: RT 55 .I547 2020
ISBN: 9781617044601
Publication Date: 2020
Best test prep book to help you pass the exam for nursing school! Practice questions & review for the Test of Essential Academic Skills
ATI TEAS Test Study Guide 2017 by Trivium Health Care Exam Prep Team
Call Number: LB 2353.7 .T43 T533 2017
ISBN: 9781635301106
Publication Date: 2017
Trivium Test Prep study guides are streamlined and concept driven - not filled with excess junk, silly attempts at humor, or confusing filler - so you get better results through more effective study time.
McGraw-Hill Education 5 TEAS Practice Tests, Fourth Edition by Kathy A. Zahler
Call Number: RESERVES RT 73 .Z34 2021
ISBN: 9781260462951
Publication Date: 2020
No matter how much material you review throughout your preparation for the TEAS, you need the experience of taking a full-length model exam prior to test day. This book provides 5 full-length practice tests modeled closely on the offical exam. These tests will give you a clear idea of what to expect on test day.
McGraw-Hill Education TEAS Review by Cara Cantarella
Call Number: LB 2353.7 .T43 C37 2016
ISBN: 9780071841207
Publication Date: 2016
Shows you what to expect on the exam and gives you the extensive practice you need to score well and get into the nursing school of your choice.
McGraw-Hill Education TEAS Review, Third Edition by Cara Cantarella; Wendy Hanks
Call Number: RESERVES LB 2353.7 .T43 C37 2021
ISBN: 9781260462395
Publication Date: 2021
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is required for admission to many nursing schools, and scoring well is essential to getting into a top program. This book provides you with essential review and practice specifically geared towards this test and it is fully updated to match changes to the newly revised exam. TEAS Review offers complete coverage of all four core TEAS subjects: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. With a full-length practice test and more than 600 review questions, it will help you score your best on test day.