LibGuides: Nursing: TEAS Prep Guide: About the TEAS

About this Guide

Welcome to the TEAS resource and review guide for Western Technical College students! This guide collects a variety of resources and strategies to help you prepare for your exam. Use the tabs on the left to navigate through the guide.

This prep guide was created collaboratively by a group of Western Technical College Learner Support and Transition instructors, Assessment Center staff, and Advisors.

This guide is maintained by Student Learning Librarian, Ellen Range. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to get in touch with her using the contact information on this page.

What is the TEAS?

The TEAS V (or Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam measures basic essential skills in the academic content areas of reading, mathematics, science and English language usage. It is created and administered by Assessment Technology Institute (more commonly called ATI). This exam is required for admission to the Nursing – Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs.

Learn more: Information about the TEAS from ATI

Where and when can I take the TEAS?

Students will create a profile at atitesting.com and self-register themselves online for the TEAS exam. You can find additional information about test dates and structure on Western's Assessment Center website under "Other Assessments."

Learn more: Western Technical College Assessment Center

TEAS Version 7 Test Structure and Subjects Assessed (for test dates after June 3, 2022)

The TEAS test includes questions from four different subject areas and each section is timed. ATI provides the following information about the contents of the exam:

ATI TEAS Version 7 Test Structure (starting June 3, 2022)
	Reading	Mathematics	Science	English and Language Usage
Number of Questions	45 questions	38 questions	50 questions	37 questions
Time Limit (Minutes)	55 minutes	57 minutes	60 minutes	37 minutes
Specific Content Covered	6 unscored pretest questions 15 questions on key ideas and details 9 questions related to craft and structure 15 questions on integration of knowledge & ideas	4 unscored pretest questions 18 numbers and algebra questions 16 measurement and data questions	6 unscored pretest questions 18 Human Anatomy & Physiology questions 9 Biology questions 8 Chemistry questions 9 Scientific Reasoning questions	4 unscored pretest questions 12 questions on conventions of standard English 11 knowledge of language questions 10 questions on using language and vocabulary to express ideas in writing

There are 170 total items assessed on the ATI TEAS Version 7, which includes 150 scored items and 20 un-scored, pretest items.

The TEAS Version 7 contains multiple choice questions, as well as other question types such as multiple select, supply answer, hot spot items, and ordered response questions. For additional information about these question types, refer to the TEAS Version 7 FAQs section.

Learn more: Information about the TEAS from ATI

Are there review materials I can buy or borrow?

YES! There are a lot of different prep books and packages available to buy or borrow.

Some resources that we recommend to students:

Official ATI TEAS Study Manual Purchase Page (from the makers of the exam)
You can purchase this study manual from the ATI website or via a secondary source like Amazon or Barnes & Noble.
Official ATI TEAS Study Manual (link to the library catalog record)
There are also a few copies of this resource available in the Learning Commons for students to borrow

Learning Express Library This link opens in a new window
This subscription resource contains 2 practice assessments for each portion of the TEAS. It is available to Western students for FREE and is provided by Badgerlink.

Additional TEAS preparation books available in Western's library collection
Browse to see what we have available or stop and ask in the Learning Commons
Additional ATI TEAS Preparation Packages and Practice Assessments (from ATI Testing)
ATI also offers a variety of other packages for you to purchase in preparation for the exam. These have practice assessments and other review materials available for purchase with or without the study manual. (Note that the study manual itself is the most economical option.)

Who can help me prepare?

This guide offers a starting point to help you get familiar with the test structure, access practice tests, and guide your preparations.

But, there are also many Western staff people that can help you prepare:

In particular, your Advisor can be a great source of information and advice as you plan. Reach out to your Advisor if you're not sure when or how to register for the exam, if you've been unsuccessful in the past, or if you want to discuss your academic plan or future goals.
If you have questions about test dates or other testing logistics, connect with Western's Assessment Center.
Reach out to the Learning Commons team and ask about getting connected with support for TEAS preparation. There is a whole team of instructors who can help you prepare! They can help you make a personalized study plan, build your test-taking or content skills, access review materials, and help you brush up on content that will be covered on the exam.
Of course, your class instructors can also answer questions and offer words of wisdom.

Reach out. We want to help!

Nursing: TEAS Prep Guide