About the exam
ATI TEAS Exam structure
ATI TEAS Version 7 prep with 601 original practice questions, 170-question weighted mocks, quantitative drills, science review, flashcards, and topic recovery.
Issuer and path
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Reading
39 scored + 6 pretest
Key ideas and details, craft and structure, integration of knowledge and ideas, passage evidence, main idea, inference, text structure, and source evaluation.
Mathematics
34 scored + 4 pretest
Numbers and algebra, measurement and data, ratios, proportions, percentages, equations, unit conversion, geometry, statistics, tables, charts, and quantitative reasoning.
Science
44 scored + 6 pretest
Human anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, scientific reasoning, body systems, cells, genetics, chemical properties, experiments, and data interpretation.
English and Language Usage
33 scored + 4 pretest
Conventions of standard English, knowledge of language, vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and writing clarity.
Before you schedule
Confirm the school-specific TEAS policy, remote or in-person proctoring option, transcript rules, retake limits, ID requirements, accommodations, and allowed materials.
Official Outline Coverage Map
Coverage is mapped to official outline item counts so content depth can be checked without hard-coding a single exam.
| Topic | Official outline items | Your questions | Your flashcards | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Ideas and Details | 15 | 61 | 10 | Priority |
| Craft and Structure | 9 | 37 | 10 | Strong |
| Integration of Knowledge and Ideas | 15 | 61 | 10 | Priority |
| Numbers and Algebra | 18 | 71 | 10 | Priority |
| Measurement and Data | 16 | 63 | 10 | Priority |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | 18 | 73 | 10 | Priority |
| Biology | 9 | 36 | 10 | Strong |
| Chemistry | 8 | 32 | 10 | Strong |
| Scientific Reasoning | 9 | 36 | 10 | Priority |
| Conventions of Standard English | 12 | 47 | 10 | Priority |
| Knowledge of Language | 11 | 44 | 10 | Strong |
| Vocabulary and Writing Expression | 10 | 40 | 10 | Strong |
How to use this guide
How to study for the ATI TEAS
Build every answer around evidence, units, data, anatomy and physiology, scientific reasoning, grammar rules, and efficient timed elimination.
1. Identify the task
Classify the question as reading evidence, quantitative reasoning, science content, experiment logic, grammar, or vocabulary.
2. Find the controlling clue
Use passage evidence, labels, units, body-system relationships, variables, or sentence structure.
3. Eliminate traps
Remove unsupported, extreme, unit-inconsistent, grammatically incorrect, or overgeneralized choices.
4. Check pacing
Confirm the answer quickly and move on; mark only items that deserve a second look.
Key Ideas and Details
This topic covers main idea, topic, supporting details, logical summaries, explicit evidence, sequence, inference, and conclusions supported by text.
Key rules
Rule 1
Key Ideas and Details questions test whether a TEAS candidate can apply core academic skills to nursing and allied-health readiness scenarios.
Exam cue: Identify whether the item is reading, math, science, or English and language usage.
Rule 2
The best answer usually follows the passage, data, rule, equation, scientific relationship, or grammar convention that is directly supported.
Exam cue: Find the controlling evidence: passage detail, equation, table, graph, anatomy relationship, experiment design, or sentence rule.
Rule 3
Eliminate answers that overinfer, ignore units, skip passage evidence, confuse scientific terms, or choose what sounds right without checking the rule.
Exam cue: Use process of elimination for extreme, unsupported, unit-inconsistent, or grammatically mismatched choices.
Common traps
Choosing an answer that is true in general but not supported by the passage or data.
Prevention: Avoid outside assumptions, unit mistakes, graph-scale misses, science term swaps, and sentences that sound polished but break grammar rules.
Losing points to unit conversion, graph scale, sign, decimal, or rounding errors.
Prevention: Avoid outside assumptions, unit mistakes, graph-scale misses, science term swaps, and sentences that sound polished but break grammar rules.
Treating similar science or grammar terms as interchangeable.
Prevention: Avoid outside assumptions, unit mistakes, graph-scale misses, science term swaps, and sentences that sound polished but break grammar rules.
Memory anchors
Main Idea
The main idea is the central point the whole passage supports.
Supporting Detail
A supporting detail gives evidence, example, fact, or reason for the main idea.
Inference
An inference is a reasonable conclusion based on clues in the text.
Summary
A summary states the key points without minor details or personal opinion.
Sequence
Sequence tracks the order of events, steps, or ideas.
Explicit Evidence
Explicit evidence is stated directly in the passage.
Conclusion
A conclusion must be supported by the text, not outside knowledge alone.
Cause Effect
Cause and effect explains why something happened and what resulted.
Author Claim
The author claim is the position or assertion the passage develops.
Evidence Match
The correct answer should match the passage evidence without exaggeration.
Next best moves
Quick check-up
Use a short quiz to confirm the rule pattern is actually sticking.
Check-up Questions
Passage: A neighborhood clinic began sending appointment reminders by text. During the next month, missed appointments fell by 18%, while the number of scheduled appointments stayed nearly the same. Which statement best expresses the main idea?
Passage: Before entering the lab, put on eye protection. Next, check that all containers are labeled. Report any damaged container to the instructor before beginning the procedure. What should occur immediately after eye protection is put on?
Answer all questions to submit.
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Official resources
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Use these links for eligibility, scheduling, handbook rules, and issuer updates. Our guide helps you study; official sources tell you what the testing partner currently requires.
ATI TEAS Exam Details
ATI's official TEAS exam details page with total questions, time, item types, section counts, unscored counts, and content areas.
ATI TEAS Sections Help Article
ATI help article explaining the four TEAS sections, timing, and break sequence.
ATI TEAS Exam Day Details
ATI exam-day guidance covering proctored testing and test format expectations.
FAQ
Common ATI TEAS questions
Is this the official ATI TEAS exam?
No. These are original practice questions aligned to ATI's public TEAS Version 7 exam details. They are not copied from secure exam material.
What does the TEAS cover?
ATI lists four sections: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage, with subareas such as key ideas, numbers and algebra, anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, scientific reasoning, grammar, and vocabulary.
How is the weighted mock built?
The mock uses ATI's listed section counts: 45 Reading, 38 Mathematics, 50 Science, and 37 English questions for a 170-question TEAS simulation.
Does this include alternate item types?
The current engine presents four-choice practice questions, but the concepts are aligned to ATI's tested content, including math, data, science reasoning, and language usage.
How should I use the 601 questions?
Use section drills for your weakest area, math mode for quantitative and data questions, then 170-question mocks when you are ready for pacing.