TEAS Practise Test: Free 2026 ATI TEAS Practice Questions

What Is the TEAS Test?

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), developed by ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute), is a standardized admissions exam used by nursing schools and allied health programs across the United States. If you're applying to a nursing program, LPN school, or other healthcare degree, passing the TEAS is a mandatory requirement at most institutions.

The current version — ATI TEAS 7 — was updated to better reflect modern healthcare curricula and includes 170 questions across four content areas. Schools typically require a minimum score between 58% and 78%, though competitive programs often expect 80% or higher.

Who Takes the TEAS?

• Prospective nursing school applicants (RN, BSN, LPN programs)
• Allied health program applicants (radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, etc.)
• Students applying to medical assistant or EMT programs
• Anyone seeking admission to health science associate or bachelor's degrees

Taking a TEAS practise test before your exam date is one of the most effective ways to identify weak areas and improve your composite score.

TEAS Test Format 2026

The ATI TEAS 7 exam consists of 170 questions (150 scored + 20 unscored pretest items) across four sections. You have a total of 209 minutes to complete the entire exam.

Free TEAS Practise Test — All Four Sections

Use the links below to access our free section-specific TEAS practise tests. Each test mirrors the real exam's difficulty level and question style. All answers include detailed explanations written by nursing educators.

• Full TEAS Practice Test — 150-question comprehensive practise exam covering all sections
• TEAS Math Practice Test — Targeted Mathematics section practise with step-by-step solutions
• TEAS Science Practice Test — A&P, biology, chemistry, and physics questions
• TEAS Math Study Guide — Complete coverage of every math concept tested on the TEAS
• TEAS Science Questions — Free science practise questions with answer explanations

For additional free practice, visit our main TEAS practice test page where you'll find hundreds of additional questions organized by topic.

Section-by-Section TEAS Practise Guide

Reading Section (45 questions)

The Reading section tests your ability to understand and analyze written passages. You'll encounter informational texts, literary passages, and graphic representations (charts, tables, graphs). Key skills tested include:

• Key Ideas & Details — Identifying main ideas, supporting details, and inferences
• Craft & Structure — Understanding author's purpose, text structure, and vocabulary in context
• Integration of Knowledge — Drawing conclusions across multiple texts or graphic materials

Practise tip: Read the question before the passage. This focuses your attention on what information to extract and dramatically cuts down reading time.

Mathematics Section (38 questions)

The Math section covers two main content areas. A four-function calculator is provided for certain questions (and NOT provided for others — the exam specifies which questions allow it).

• Numbers & Algebra — Arithmetic operations, rational numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities
• Measurement & Data — Unit conversion, geometric formulas, data interpretation, and basic statistics

Practise tip: Memorize key conversions (metric/imperial) and the order of operations. Many students lose points on ratio and proportion questions that are straightforward once you set them up correctly.

Science Section (50 questions)

Science is the longest and most heavily weighted section on the TEAS. It tests knowledge across:

• Human Anatomy & Physiology — Body systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, musculoskeletal, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, integumentary, and immune)
• Life and Physical Sciences — Cell biology, genetics, chemistry (atoms, bonds, chemical equations), and physics (motion, energy, waves)
• Scientific Reasoning — Experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific method

Practise tip: A&P is the highest-yield area. Focus on body system functions, major organs, and how systems interact. Use our TEAS science practise test to drill A&P concepts.

English & Language Usage Section (37 questions)

This section tests grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, and vocabulary:

• Conventions of Standard English — Spelling, punctuation, grammar rules, sentence construction
• Knowledge of Language — Writing style, tone, clarity, word choice
• Vocabulary Acquisition — Context clues, word parts (prefixes, suffixes, roots)

Practise tip: Medical terminology uses Latin and Greek roots extensively. Learning common prefixes (brady-, tachy-, hypo-, hyper-) and suffixes (-ectomy, -itis, -ology) will help you decode unfamiliar vocabulary on the exam.

TEAS Study Tips: How to Maximize Your Practise Score

1. Take a Diagnostic Practise Test First

Before you start studying, take a full-length TEAS practise test under timed conditions. This gives you a baseline score and reveals your weakest sections so you can allocate study time efficiently. Don't guess at what you need to study — let the data guide you.

2. Use the 80/20 Rule for Science

Human anatomy and physiology accounts for roughly 50-60% of Science section questions. Spend the majority of your science study time on A&P: body systems, organ functions, and how systems interact. You'll get more points per study hour here than anywhere else.

3. Practise Math Without a Calculator

The TEAS Math section does not allow a calculator for every question. Build your mental math skills by practising addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division without aids. Focus especially on fractions, decimals, and percentages.

4. Build a 4-6 Week Study Schedule

Most test-takers need 4-6 weeks of consistent daily study to significantly improve their TEAS score. A sample schedule:

• Weeks 1-2: Focus on Science (A&P priority) and Math foundations
• Weeks 3-4: Reading strategies, English grammar rules, vocabulary
• Week 5: Full-length practise tests and targeted weak-area review
• Week 6: Light review, rest, and test-day preparation

5. Review Every Wrong Answer

After every TEAS practise test, review every question you got wrong (and every question you guessed on, even if you got it right). Understanding why an answer is correct matters more than memorizing which letter to circle.

TEAS Scoring Explained

Your TEAS score is reported as a Composite Score (the overall percentage of scored questions answered correctly) and individual section scores. The 20 pretest questions are unscored and do not count toward your final result — but you won't know which questions are pretest items during the exam.

What Is a Good TEAS Score?

Most nursing schools require a minimum composite score between 58% and 70%. Competitive programs — particularly BSN programs at universities — often expect 75-80% or higher. Always check the specific requirements for each program you're applying to.

How Many Times Can You Retake the TEAS?

ATI itself does not limit the number of TEAS attempts, but individual schools set their own retake policies. Common restrictions include:

• Minimum waiting period between attempts (typically 30-60 days)
• Maximum number of attempts within a 12-month period (often 2-3)
• Some schools only accept your most recent score, not your highest

This is why taking multiple full-length TEAS practise tests before your official exam is so important — you want to arrive as prepared as possible.

Your TEAS Practise Score Guide

Start Your TEAS Practise Test Today

The most effective preparation for the TEAS exam combines structured study with regular practise testing. Our free resources cover every section and question type you'll encounter on the ATI TEAS 7:

• Full TEAS Practice Test — Complete 150-question exam simulation
• TEAS Math Practice Test — 38-question math section practise
• TEAS Science Practice Test — 50-question science section with A&P focus
• TEAS Study Guide — Expert tips from test prep educators
• TEAS Math Study Guide — Complete math concept review

Start with the full practise test to get your baseline score, then focus your study time on the sections where you have the most room to improve. Consistent practise is the fastest path to the TEAS score you need for nursing school admission.