TEAS VI 2018

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Hi all!

I took the TEAS VI today and received a 90.7%.

Here's what I did to study:

Momentrix ATI TEAS secrets - I took the practice tests twice each and I think I even took another one or two a third time. This helped me nearly ace the Math section for sure. I made flashcards out of the questions I missed for Anatomy/Physiology and studied that.

For getting better at the English (because this was my lowest score on the practice tests):

I downloaded and paid for the TEAS MASTERY app. It is $24.99 ...I think. I just kept practicing the English and Anatomy/Phys sections until I knew the stuff. PERIOD.

I got better at the reading just by doing all the practice tests. In addition, I purchased and practiced the ATI Practice TEST A and B. I did this after I took the three practice tests from Momentrix. I wanted to make sure I knew the real "language" that ATI was using. I also bought the ATI study guide and completed their English, Anatomy and some Math practice quizzes and section questions.

I think the Math and Reading are a matter of just practice, practice, practice. Learning the way that ATI writes was valuable so I really do recommend their practice tests and Study guide.

The Science threw me for a loop on the test (I got an 85.7% on that section but on all the practice tests I always earned above a 91%). There were some in depth physiology questions that I just didn't know/remember. I was also very tired at this point. I eliminated the questions I knew were definitely wrong but always came up with two choices...so I just guessed.

If I were to pick just ONE thing to study, I would say the TEAS mastery app. But I would not have known what to focus on without at least one practice test. So if you're tight on money, go for at least one ATI practice test so you can see where you are weak (it literally breaks it down and tells you where you suck) and then use the study app.

Hope this helps!

ps --- Go to bed early before the test. Get up early. Eat a good breakfast and do not try to cram on the day of the test. Relax. Take a snack and some water or drink to have during your break. TAKE THE BREAK between sections. There's nothing wrong with a little recharge.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I just downloaded the app, Ive been studyng using the teas website app for a bit. What would u say about the science section. The questions on the mastery app seem pretty hard, are they harder on the actual TEAS? also can you elaborate a little on the reading section. Thanks..

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I teach Biology and would say that the science is about equivalent to what the TEAS mastery app has. If you haven't had anatomy/physiology, I would be surprised if you would do well in the science. You must know cells and basic Biology too. The depth if physiology is what surprised me. As far as reading...get as much practice as possible. There are free practice tests as well as the paid ones. If reading is your weak spot, make sure to review why it's weak. Analyze what you get wrong on practice tests and understand why you got it wrong. Take your time reading. I read and take notes while reading. I often will reread the question to make sure I know exactly what's it's asking for and then I read the passage again. Eliminate what doesn't apply and make sure what your answer is fully supported in the passage. Practice. Practice. Practice is my best advice.

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Thank you!

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Thank you for your advice! I was wondering if there were pictures in the science section? Do they give you a picture of a skeleton and ask what bone is which or is it more like "which bone is apart of the appendicular Skeleton?" Thanks!

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Thank you for all your suggestions and information! I'm taking the exam in a week and feel like I still don't know a lot...( did you have any questions repeated on your test from all questions you were practicing before ?

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Thank you for your advice! I was wondering if there were pictures in the science section? Do they give you a picture of a skeleton and ask what bone is which or is it more like "which bone is apart of the appendicular Skeleton?" Thanks!

No pictures during on the test. You should be comfortable knowing location of each muscle and bone relatively to body area. My advise - use process of elimination for questions that you don't know.

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Also, was there any specific questions about photosynthesis or something what wasn't covered in science section? I purchased and took teas exam trial yesterday , it asked about nephridium in worms , that's kind of questions I mean. Was it a lot about immune system and hormones ? Thank you 🌸

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It is more terminology. If I remember correctly there were some images, however the majority is knowing the words, what they mean and how they interact with the other words...

I'm a very visual learner so I knew both and was ready for anything. Physiology was definitely on there...so brush up on the systems and know how they work and why. The TEAS mastery app really helped me find my weaknesses and I brushed up on those. Another thing that may be helpful (althought I have yet to meet someone who does this...besides myself) is to use the companion website for the Holes Anatomy and Physiology online. They have "Post Test" questions that you take online and it gives you a score on that. Each chapter has nearly 100 questions all based on the physiology. I would say if you could master those tests and understand why you got some things wrong, you would do well on the TEAS. Here's the link to one of the tests on the site that I used during my Anatomy classes to study: Post-Test Quiz. It's not for the weak hearted...so be warned. This is for the super committed and those who want to get 100% or more if they could. It's not an approach for someone who is ok with JUST passing....

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A nephridium in worms would be their equivalent to the nephrons in people. You have to understand and relate the words to humans. There are questions that may test your ability to see the root/latin part of the word and know what it means. As a test maker, they are testing your knowledge of the actual root word by throwing you off with the worms. Example....Calor means "heat" in Latin. Calorie has the root word in it because it's related. (That's not test question..it's just the first example I could think of to try and explain). The test is a lot about all the systems. If you're lost and not sure what to study....study the things you definitely don't know and what the TEAS practice guides you towards. Then...when you feel confident that you've gained more knowledge....go through all the systems and pick out two of the most important things about those systems (you should be able to do this easily if you've studied/taken the classes).

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I did not find any repeats from any of the materials that I personally purchased, HOWEVER...there were some that looked VERY familiar from my long searches for free TEAS study material. I have no idea where I had seen some of the material other than in passing but it was relatively recognizable. I see that you wrote this about a week ago so I'm wondering how you did. Did you take it? How did you do?

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Thank you! Very helpful tips :)

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