Nursing Admissions · ATI TEAS 7
TEAS Preparation.
Comprehensive ATI TEAS 7 preparation with personalized one-on-one instruction by Vinai Sharma.
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), now in its 7th edition, is the most widely used entrance exam for U.S. nursing programs. Vinai Sharma covers all four sections — Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English & Language Usage — with a specialty in the quantitative and science sections.
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The ATI TEAS 7 at a glance.
The numbers and format every TEAS candidate should know before beginning preparation.
- Edition
- ATI TEAS 7 (current)
- Total Questions
- 170 (150 scored + 20 unscored pretest)
- Total Testing Time
- 209 minutes (3 hr 29 min)
- Sections
- Reading · Mathematics · Science · English & Language Usage
- Calculator Policy
- On-screen four-function calculator provided
- Scoring
- Composite percentage + four section percentages
- Proficiency Levels
- Developmental (<40.7%) · Basic (40.7–58%) · Proficient (58.7–79.3%) · Advanced (80–91.3%) · Exemplary (92%+)
- Common Cut Score
- ≥58.7% (Proficient) ADN · 65–75% competitive BSN · 80%+ highly selective
- Format
- Online via ATI (remote-proctored or institution-proctored) · in-person at PSI or partner school
Section 01
TEAS Overview
Four sections delivered in order. Total scored items: 150 across the four sections, plus 20 unscored pretest questions distributed throughout. The composite score determines program eligibility.
Reading
- Duration
- 55 min
- Scored
- 39
- Items
- 45 total
- Key ideas & details
- Craft & structure
- Integration of knowledge
Mathematics
- Duration
- 57 min
- Scored
- 34
- Items
- 38 total
- Numbers & algebra
- Measurement & data
Science
- Duration
- 60 min
- Scored
- 44
- Items
- 50 total
- Human A&P (heavy)
- Biology, chemistry, scientific reasoning
English & Language Usage
- Duration
- 37 min
- Scored
- 33
- Items
- 37 total
- Conventions, vocabulary, knowledge of language
Composite
Percentage (0–100)
Total Time
209 minutes
Calculator
On-screen four-function
Format
Computer-based (PSI)
Section 02 · Reading
Reading
39 scored questions in 55 minutes drawing on key ideas, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge across short to medium passages.
Duration
55 minutes
Scored
39 of 45 items
Passages
Mixed lengths
Key Ideas & Details
Main idea, supporting details, summarizing, sequence of events, and following multi-step directions.
Craft & Structure
Author's purpose, point of view, text structure, primary vs. secondary sources, and connotation/tone.
Integration of Knowledge
Interpreting charts, graphs, infographics, and printed communications — and synthesizing across multiple texts.
Section 03 · Mathematics · Our Specialty
Mathematics
Two reporting categories: Numbers & Algebra and Measurement & Data. Heavy emphasis on dosage-style computations, unit conversions, ratios, and percentages — the math nurses actually use.
Duration
57 minutes
Scored
34 of 38 items
Calculator
On-screen four-function
Numbers & Algebra
Arithmetic
- Integers
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Order of operations
Ratios & Percents
- Ratios & proportions
- Percent change
- Rates
Algebra
- Variables & expressions
- Linear equations
- Inequalities
- Word problems
Measurement & Data
Measurement
- Metric ↔ US Customary conversions
- Standard nursing units (mL, mg, mcg, kg, lb)
Geometry
- Perimeter
- Area
- Volume
Data Interpretation
- Tables
- Bar / line / pie charts
- Scatter plots
- Mean, median, mode
Section 04 · Science · Our Specialty
Science
The heaviest-weighted scored section. Physiology dominates, supported by life science, physical science, and scientific reasoning. Concept-based teaching matters far more than memorization for the reasoning items.
Duration
60 minutes
Scored
44 of 50 items
Heaviest Sub-area
Human A&P (~50%)
Physiology
Body Systems
- Cardiovascular
- Respiratory
- Nervous
- Skeletal
- Muscular
- Digestive
- Endocrine
- Urinary
- Reproductive
- Integumentary
- Immune
Organization
- Cells, tissues, organs, systems
- Homeostasis
- Anatomical terminology & directional terms
Life & Physical Sciences
Biology
- Cell biology
- Genetics
- DNA, RNA & protein synthesis
- Mendelian inheritance
Chemistry
- Atomic structure
- Periodic table
- Bonding
- States of matter
- Acids & bases
- Solutions
Physical Sciences
- Energy
- Forces
- Heat transfer
- Basic kinematics
Scientific Reasoning
Scientific Method
- Hypotheses
- Variables
- Controls
- Experimental design
Data & Measurement
- Reading scientific figures
- Units
- Significant figures
- Reasoning from evidence
Section 05 · English & Language Usage
English & Language Usage
33 scored questions in 37 minutes. Three reporting categories: Conventions of Standard English, Knowledge of Language, and Vocabulary Acquisition.
Duration
37 minutes
Scored
33 of 37 items
Categories
3 reporting areas
Conventions of Standard English
Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and sentence structure.
Knowledge of Language
Sentence construction, paragraph organization, formal vs. informal tone, and clarity in written communication.
Vocabulary Acquisition
Word roots, prefixes, suffixes, context clues, and the discipline-specific vocabulary used in healthcare and academic writing.
Section 06 · Skills Tested
Underlying Skills
What the TEAS actually measures across all four sections.
- Quantitative reasoning with conversions
- Physiology fluency
- Reading comprehension under time pressure
- Data interpretation
- Scientific reasoning from evidence
- Grammar & sentence structure
- Vocabulary depth
- Multi-step problem solving
- Test endurance across 3.5 hours
Section 07
Skills Tested
The TEAS measures the academic skills that predict success in nursing coursework — not just memorized content.
Physiology Fluency
Confident, organized recall of every major body system and its relationships.
Quantitative Reasoning
Fractions, decimals, percents, and proportions applied to dosage-style problems.
Unit Conversions
Metric ↔ U.S. Customary conversions — including the units nurses actually use (mL, mg, mcg, kg, lb).
Reading Comprehension
Extracting main idea, evidence, and inference from passages, charts, and infographics.
Scientific Reasoning
Reasoning from data, identifying variables, and evaluating experimental design.
Data Interpretation
Reading tables, graphs, and figures precisely under time pressure.
Grammar Mastery
Recognizing run-ons, agreement errors, modifier misplacement, and punctuation problems.
Vocabulary Depth
Roots, prefixes, suffixes, and discipline-specific medical terminology.
Pacing
Managing four tightly-timed sections across a 3-hour-29-minute exam window.
Section 08
Common Student Challenges
The patterns Vinai Sharma sees most often on the TEAS — and how each one is addressed during tutoring.
Section 09
Vinai Sharma's Teaching Process
A six-step path from diagnostic to test day, used with every TEAS student.
- Step 01
Initial Diagnostic Assessment
A full-length diagnostic establishes the student's true starting point across every tested area.
- Step 02
Identify Strengths & Weaknesses
Results are mapped to specific subtopics — not just section scores — so the plan targets the right work.
- Step 03
Build Conceptual Foundations
Underlying content is rebuilt where needed so test strategies have something solid to stand on.
- Step 04
Practice Official-Style Questions
Curated, exam-aligned problems are worked through together on the digital whiteboard.
- Step 05
Learn Time-Saving Strategies
Pacing, elimination, and figure-reading techniques tuned to this exam's format.
- Step 06
Build Confidence Through Full-Length Practice Tests
Regular timed practice tests turn preparation into performance — and reveal exactly what to refine next.
Section 10
Why Students Choose Vinai Sharma
What candidates consistently point to when describing TEAS preparation with Vinai Sharma.
30+ Years Teaching Experience
Decades of one-on-one and classroom instruction across every level of science and mathematics.
Individualized Instruction
Every session is built around the student in front of the camera — never a group class.
Concept-Based Learning
Students learn why the material works, not just which button to press.
Digital Whiteboard Lessons
Live, written, step-by-step instruction that mirrors a real classroom whiteboard.
Customized Homework
Assignments written for the student's plan — never generic worksheets.
Progress Tracking
Clear, ongoing measurement so families see exactly where their student stands.
Flexible Online Scheduling
Sessions fit around school, sports, and family life — anywhere in the country.
Patient Teaching Style
Questions are welcomed, not rushed. Students learn to think out loud.
Exam-Oriented Preparation
Every lesson connects back to how the concept actually appears on the exam.
Section 11
Related Subjects & Exams
Topics in the Science & Math Library and other exams that strengthen TEAS preparation — particularly the Pre-Med Sciences library, which covers Physiology and Microbiology in depth.
Biology
Cells, genetics, evolution, and the systems of life.
Explore Science & Math LibraryChemistry
Matter, reactions, and quantitative reasoning.
Explore Science & Math LibraryPre-Med Sciences
Advanced life sciences for health-profession students.
Explore Science & Math LibraryAlgebra 1
Linear equations, inequalities, functions, and systems.
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HESI Admission Assessment for nursing programs.
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Medical College Admission Test preparation.
ExploreSection 12
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions parents and students ask most often about this exam and how Vinai Sharma prepares his students.
Science & Math Library
Comprehensive Formula Sheet & Free Resources
Downloadable formula sheets, study guides, and reference materials for ATI TEAS 7 Tutoring — curated by Vinai Sharma and continuously expanded as part of the Science & Math Library.
Comprehensive Formula Sheet
Every formula, identity, and relationship a student needs for ATI TEAS 7 Tutoring — organized by topic and printable in one page.
Publishing shortlyConcept Study Guide
A structured written companion covering the core content areas tested on ATI TEAS 7 Tutoring, section by section.
Publishing shortlyTopic Review Notes
Concise topic-by-topic reviews with worked examples — designed to be re-read the week before test day.
Publishing shortlyPractice Plan Templates
Four-, eight-, twelve-, and sixteen-week study calendars aligned to a student's timeline and current level.
Publishing shortlyCommon Mistakes Reference
The specific errors that quietly cost points on this exam — with the fix Vinai Sharma teaches for each.
Publishing shortlyScore-Building Question Set
A curated set of exam-aligned practice questions targeting the highest-yield subtopics.
Publishing shortlyThe Science & Math Library
One growing library of formula sheets, study guides, and topic reviews.
Every resource on this page will live in the Science & Math Library — a single, expanding home for the formula sheets, study guides, topic reviews, encyclopedia entries, practice plans, and reference materials Vinai Sharma uses with his own students.
Open the Science & Math LibraryStudy Resources
Everything you need to prepare for the TEAS
Curated official materials, top preparation books, formula sheets, videos, and practice — every link points to trusted educational sources.
Official Exam Site
ATI TEAS — Exam Details
Official ATI TEAS 7 overview: format, timing, and registration.
What's on the TEAS 7 (ATI Help Center)
Official ATI breakdown of all four subtests and content areas.
ATI TEAS Study Manual
Official ATI study manual — the exam-writers' own guide.
ATI TEAS SmartPrep Tutorial
Official adaptive tutorial from ATI.
Recommended Books
ATI TEAS Study Manual (Official)
ATI — 7th edition. Written by the test authors — the most exam-aligned resource.
ATI TEAS 7 Study Guide (Ascencia, 2024–2025)
ISBN 978-1-637755-97-6 — 11 practice exams. Best current third-party guide.
McGraw Hill 5 TEAS Practice Tests
McGraw Hill — additional full-length practice.
Kaplan Nursing (TEAS-adjacent Prep)
Kaplan's nursing-school prep hub — Kaplan's TEAS-specific title may be out of print; check current listings.
Formula Sheets
Video Resources
Online Study Resources
External links open in a new tab and point to official exam boards, established publishers, universities, and widely respected learning platforms. No advertisements or affiliate links. Science Math Tutoring Master Sheets are exclusive study materials written by Vinai Sharma and released here first.
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