General Information
What are the sections on the TEAS, what skills will be assessed and how much time is allowed on each section of the TEAS?
The test is taken on a computer. The questions are generally multiple choice. When you have answered the questions, select the "Next" button in the lower part of the screen to move to additional questions. You can review previous pages, but once you move to a new subject (example-from reading to math), you cannot return.
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Section
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Time
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Reading
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58 minutes-48 items including reading time
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Mathematics
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51 minutes-34 items-NO CALCULATORS ALLOWED
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English
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34 minutes-34 items
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Total Time
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2 hours 23 minutes
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1.
Math skills assessed include whole numbers, metric conversion, algebraic equations,
percentages, ratio/proportions, decimal and fraction operations.
percentages, ratio/proportions, decimal and fraction operations.
2.
Reading skills assessed include paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension
and inferences/conclusions
and inferences/conclusions
3.
English skills assessed include punctuation, grammar, spelling, sentence structure,
contextual and plural words.
contextual and plural words.
4. You will not be required to take the Science portion of the TEAS.
5. Each test is different. Your screen will be different from others.
6. Generally, the questions are multiple choice with four options.
7. Calculator use is not allowed.
8. There is no penalty for guessing. Unanswered questions are scored as wrong.
9. Unanswered questions are counted as wrong answers. Pace yourself.
10. Taking less time in one section does not give you more time in another.
11. A copy of your results will be given to you at the end of the test.
