How is the TEAS structured?

The TEAS is structured to cover four sections: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. 

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• Reading: the reading section is made up of 39 scored items and 6 unscored items. These items are divided into three categories:

• Key Ideas and details (15 questions)

• Craft and structure (9 questions)

• Integration of Knowledge and ideas (15 questions)

You are given 55 minutes to complete it. 

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• Mathematics:  the math section is made up of 34 scored items and 4 unscored items. These are divided into two categories:

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• Numbers and algebra (18 questions)

• Measurement and data (16 questions)

You are given 57 minutes to complete it. 

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• Science: the science section is made up of 44 scored items and 6 unscored items. These are divided into four categories:

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• Human anatomy and physiology (18 questions)

• Biology (9 questions)

• Chemistry (8 questions) 

• Scientific reasoning (9 questions)

You are given 60 minutes to complete it. 

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• English and Language Usage: this section is made up of 33 scored items and 4 unscored items. These are divided into three sections:

• Conventions of standard English (12 questions)

• Knowledge of language (11 questions)

• Using language and vocabulary to express ideas in writing (10 questions)

You are given 37 minutes to complete this section.