Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
ATI TEAS
Test of Essential Academic Skills
The most widely used nursing and allied-health program entrance exam in the US. A timed assessment of reading, math, science, and English that nursing schools use to screen applicants for admission.
Full program: 4 decks, 458 cards.
What's on the exam
ATI TEAS Version 7
Reading
39 scored items (~26%)Key ideas and details · Craft and structure · Integration of knowledge and ideas · Following directions · Interpreting graphics
Mathematics
34 scored items (~23%)Numbers and algebra · Measurement and data · Ratios, proportions, percentages · Equations and expressions · Data interpretation
Science
44 scored items (~29%)Human anatomy and physiology · Biology · Chemistry · Scientific reasoning · Designing and interpreting experiments
English and Language Usage
33 scored items (~22%)Conventions of standard English · Knowledge of language · Using language and vocabulary in writing · Grammar and punctuation · Spelling
Frequently asked questions
How much does the ATI TEAS cost?
Fees vary. Fee set by the testing site and varies, commonly about $70-$140; confirm with the proctoring institution or PSI.
How long is the ATI TEAS and how many questions does it have?
170 items (150 scored, 20 unscored): Reading 45, Mathematics 38, Science 50, English and Language Usage 37 — 209 minutes of testing time.
What do you need to pass the ATI TEAS?
Programs set their own minimum total/section score requirements; no universal cut score.
Can you retake the ATI TEAS?
Set by the institution; many limit attempts and require a waiting period between tries.
What is the best way to study for the ATI TEAS?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (Reading 39 scored items (~26%), Mathematics 34 scored items (~23%), Science 44 scored items (~29%), English and Language Usage 33 scored items (~22%)). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
Ready to prepare?
Our ATI TEAS program is organized by this outline's domains and scheduled by spaced repetition, with a path from first card to test day.
Flashcards are a memory tool. Learn the material first, then use NoReread to retain it and refresh what you already know. It doesn't replace studying the subject.