The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

About the TEAS (4.0):

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a diagnostic test that we administer to individuals who are interested in our nursing program. It is a prerequisite requirement for fall 2010 application to the nursing program. The purpose of the TEAS is to help assist the Nursing Department in evaluating your academic and test taking skills. The TEAS is a computerized test and takes approximately 209 minutes to complete. Please note that this is a timed test. You are allowed a certain amount of minutes per subtest.

The TEAS is a 170-item, four subject, and multiple-choice assessment. To prepare in an organized and efficient manner, please note the test contains 4 subtests:

• Reading – (40 questions, 50 minutes)
• Mathematics – (45 questions, 56 minutes) NOTE: Calculators are not allowed.
• Science – (30 questions, 38 minutes)
• English and Language Usage – (55 questions, 65 minutes)

Required minimum ADN program mean scores for fall 2010 Nursing Applicants:

• Reading score: 88.1%
• Mathematics score: 65.9%
• Composite score (average score of Reading, Mathematics, Science and English and Language Usage sub-sections): 75.4%

NOTE: The TEAS can only be taken a maximum of 3 times within a 24 month period. Students must meet or exceed the Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) program mean for composite, reading and math for the year in which they are applying. ADN program mean can change from year to year. ALL results are required to be from the same test. If the TEAS is taken at a site other than Aims CC, official results from that site must be submitted to Aims Community College, Assessment Department. All previous NET scores are invalid!

Updated: 5/5/09

Preparation for the TEAS Exam:

Two products are available from the Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) to help as you prepare for the TEAS Assessment:

• Students can purchase the official TEAS study manual at www.atitesting.com/onlinestore or by calling 1-800-667-7531.
  
  The study manual is written specifically to address the needs of students preparing to take the TEAS or those who need additional help after assessing.
• The TEAS Online Practice Assessment is also available at www.atitesting.com/onlinestore or by calling 1-800-667-7531.
  The TEAS Online Practice Assessment is available for students desiring additional TEAS preparation material.
• Many practice tests and study guides can also be found online for the TEAS. Go to Google or Yahoo and type in TEAS practice.

Testing is by appointment only. Please call Aims Community College, Assessment Department at (970) 339-6533.