Nursing Admissions · ATI TEAS 7

TEAS Preparation.

Comprehensive ATI TEAS 7 preparation with personalized one-on-one instruction by Mr. 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. Mr. 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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Exam Snapshot

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 · Basic · Proficient · Advanced · Exemplary
Common Cut Score
Most nursing programs require ~60–80% composite
Format
Computer-based at PSI testing centers or remote-proctored

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.

Section

Reading

Duration
55 min
Scored
39
Items
45 total
  • Key ideas & details
  • Craft & structure
  • Integration of knowledge
Section

Mathematics

Duration
57 min
Scored
34
Items
38 total
  • Numbers & algebra
  • Measurement & data
Section

Science

Duration
60 min
Scored
44
Items
50 total
  • Human A&P (heavy)
  • Biology, chemistry, scientific reasoning
Section

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

≈ 18 scored

Numbers & Algebra

Arithmetic

  • Integers
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Order of operations

Ratios & Percents

  • Ratios & proportions
  • Percent change
  • Rates

Algebra

  • Variables & expressions
  • Linear equations
  • Inequalities
  • Word problems
≈ 16 scored

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. Human Anatomy & 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%)

≈ 22 scored

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Body Systems

  • Cardiovascular
  • Respiratory
  • Nervous
  • Skeletal
  • Muscular
  • Digestive
  • Endocrine
  • Urinary
  • Reproductive
  • Integumentary
  • Immune

Organization

  • Cells, tissues, organs, systems
  • Homeostasis
  • Anatomical terminology & directional terms
≈ 14 scored

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
≈ 8 scored

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
  • Anatomy & 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.

Skill

Anatomy & Physiology Fluency

Confident, organized recall of every major body system and its relationships.

Skill

Quantitative Reasoning

Fractions, decimals, percents, and proportions applied to dosage-style problems.

Skill

Unit Conversions

Metric ↔ U.S. Customary conversions — including the units nurses actually use (mL, mg, mcg, kg, lb).

Skill

Reading Comprehension

Extracting main idea, evidence, and inference from passages, charts, and infographics.

Skill

Scientific Reasoning

Reasoning from data, identifying variables, and evaluating experimental design.

Skill

Data Interpretation

Reading tables, graphs, and figures precisely under time pressure.

Skill

Grammar Mastery

Recognizing run-ons, agreement errors, modifier misplacement, and punctuation problems.

Skill

Vocabulary Depth

Roots, prefixes, suffixes, and discipline-specific medical terminology.

Skill

Pacing

Managing four tightly-timed sections across a 3-hour-29-minute exam window.

Section 08

Common Student Challenges

The patterns Mr. Sharma sees most often on the TEAS — and how each one is addressed during tutoring.

Section 09

Mr. Sharma's Teaching Process

A six-step path from diagnostic to test day, used with every TEAS student.

  1. Step 01

    Initial Diagnostic Assessment

    A full-length diagnostic establishes the student's true starting point across every tested area.

  2. Step 02

    Identify Strengths & Weaknesses

    Results are mapped to specific subtopics — not just section scores — so the plan targets the right work.

  3. Step 03

    Build Conceptual Foundations

    Underlying content is rebuilt where needed so test strategies have something solid to stand on.

  4. Step 04

    Practice Official-Style Questions

    Curated, exam-aligned problems are worked through together on the digital whiteboard.

  5. Step 05

    Learn Time-Saving Strategies

    Pacing, elimination, and figure-reading techniques tuned to this exam's format.

  6. 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 Mr. Sharma

What candidates consistently point to when describing TEAS preparation with Mr. Sharma.

Included

30+ Years Teaching Experience

Decades of one-on-one and classroom instruction across every level of mathematics and science.

Included

Individualized Instruction

Every session is built around the student in front of the camera — never a group class.

Included

Concept-Based Learning

Students learn why the material works, not just which button to press.

Included

Digital Whiteboard Lessons

Live, written, step-by-step instruction that mirrors a real classroom whiteboard.

Included

Customized Homework

Assignments written for the student's plan — never generic worksheets.

Included

Progress Tracking

Clear, ongoing measurement so families see exactly where their student stands.

Included

Flexible Online Scheduling

Sessions fit around school, sports, and family life — anywhere in the country.

Included

Patient Teaching Style

Questions are welcomed, not rushed. Students learn to think out loud.

Included

Exam-Oriented Preparation

Every lesson connects back to how the concept actually appears on the exam.

Section 12

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions parents and students ask most often about this exam and how Mr. Sharma prepares his students.

Advanced STEM Library

Comprehensive Formula Sheet & Free Resources

Downloadable formula sheets, study guides, and reference materials for ATI TEAS 7 Tutoring — curated by Mr. Sharma and continuously expanded as part of the Advanced STEM Library.

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Comprehensive Formula Sheet

Every formula, identity, and relationship a student needs for ATI TEAS 7 Tutoring — organized by topic and printable in one page.

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Concept Study Guide

A structured written companion covering the core content areas tested on ATI TEAS 7 Tutoring, section by section.

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Topic Review Notes

Concise topic-by-topic reviews with worked examples — designed to be re-read the week before test day.

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Practice Plan Templates

Four-, eight-, twelve-, and sixteen-week study calendars aligned to a student's timeline and current level.

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Common Mistakes Reference

The specific errors that quietly cost points on this exam — with the fix Mr. Sharma teaches for each.

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Score-Building Question Set

A curated set of exam-aligned practice questions targeting the highest-yield subtopics.

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The Advanced STEM Library

One growing library of formula sheets, study guides, and topic reviews.

Every resource on this page will live in the Advanced STEM Library — a single, expanding home for the formula sheets, study guides, topic reviews, encyclopedia entries, practice plans, and reference materials Mr. Sharma uses with his own students.

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