Tips for taking TEAS 6

seooziel · Nov 4, 2016

Hi!

I have taken the TEAS exam a few months back. I didn't really see much of a difference between the practice exam and the real exam. I would just advise you not to be nervous or second guess yourself. If you have been studying then you should know your information - your scores seem like you do.

For what you should focus on - your weaknesses. Test yourself in each separate category and see which one you are weakest in and focus on that. I looked up articles and extra study guides online to help me...I could try finding it for you if interested.

If you have specific questions in the area you need help in - just ask!

**Do not be nervous - you got this covered! :)

snugluv · Nov 5, 2016

Are you asking about the TEAS 6? If yes, then study the ATI study manual, take the practice tests you purchase, and you will be fine. The other study books for the TEAS 6 have have way too much information in them and are harder. When taking the TEAS 6, if you struggle with a question (especially on the Math portion) come back to it later. I ran out of time because i did not. If I would have my score would of been much higher. Talk about stress, after my time expired in the middle of the Math portion, I knew I had to step up my game on the Science and English portions of test in order to pass. Fortunately I did.

myungsup · Nov 6, 2016

I found this test to be about on par with the High School Exit Exam, plus a science section, which if we're going to be completely honest, is pretty basic A&P.

I'd say to take a preliminary practice test so you can see where you need to raise your scores the most. Try to simulate a testing environment to the best of your abilities. For example, I knew mine was going to be on a computer, so I did an online ATI practice test. Try to find a quiet room with no distractions. I didn't do this, and my practice score wasn't really indicative of my true abilities.

Delve into your weak points as much as possible. Take notes, underline important tips, learn key terms. This is the test that helps determine if you're going to get into nursing school, so treat it as such. The program I want to get into takes your FIRST PASSING SCORE. Of course, it may be different from institution to institution, but I knew that I couldn't take the test just to "feel it out".

Reading

My biggest hurdle was the Reading Section. I hate comprehension, but I would say, focus on what is directly in the passage. Don't try and extrapolate information unless the question asks for a logical conclusion of some sort. I spent about 4 hours studying for this section.

Math

I love math. My degree is in engineering, so I was swamped with numbers and variables for five years. I'd say this section is the easiest to lose points because the calculator is useless if you don't know how to set up problems. Check your work every time. I think I spent a couple minutes reviewing simple formulas I forgot like the area of a trapezoid.

Science

Unfortunately (or fortunately), this section is a "you know it, or you don't" section. I found it to be heavy on A&P, but the questions weren't that in-depth. We have 11 organ systems, and only 40-something questions on the test to cover them all. They're not going to test you on the hormone pathway of X hormone and the effect that Y hormone has on it, resulting in the release of Z hormone. It's about as straight forward as the ATI guide is. Brush up on some chemistry and bio (namely Punnet Squares), but most of your time should be spent on A&P. I did really well on my A&P sections, and I am a tutor on campus for both sections at the moment, so I only spent about 30 minutes studying for this section.

English

I wrote so many papers in university that I didn't have to study the rules for grammar at all. What I did have to study was the names of the rules for grammar. What does a complex sentence have? What is a compound sentence? What is a simple predicate? If I told you the answers to those, you'd probably know. Native speakers have the advantage of knowing when a sentence sounds a bit off. Figure out why. At the same time, it's a double-edged sword, so things like "who vs whom" can be a bit confusing. I spent about an hour just skimming the ATI study guide and covering the definitions of rules.

Finally, I took a different practice test from the one I took before I started studying. No use taking a test when you know all the right answers already. Again, I simulated a test environment, and I did significantly better than when I took my pre-study test. I just relaxed the night before my actual test, showed up, and took care of business. I did a lot better than I thought I would, and I think it had to do with just being relaxed throughout the test. It seems like you're on a good pace to do well. I got an 88% on my final practice test (mainly because I didn't feel like reading the passages), but I got a 97.3% on my actual TEAS. Hopefully the trend of doing better on the real thing happens to you (and everyone else) too!

Also, if you did well on your ACT, you should really only have to study for the A&P and maybe the names of the grammar rules. Let's face it: the passages for reading are much longer on the ACT, the math is much more complicated on the ACT, and the grammar is much more nuanced on the ACT. This doesn't even include the fact that mental fatigue is way higher on the ACT since the sections are over 1.5 times longer. The TEAS is about as difficult as the practice tests ATI provides, so I think they're good a good read to see how you will do on your actual exam. Good luck!

BlacknJuicy · Nov 11, 2016

Was the math section heavy on formulating algebraic equations word problems? Having to convert the words to math is a PITA!

kdkesee · Nov 11, 2016

Hello Everyone!

I am currently preparing to take the TEAS exam for more than my second time. I am really concerned because the version changed from V to VI. Has anyone take both versions? How do they differ? It has taken me 3 years to build up the nerve to take the exam again to learn that it will be something that I may not have seen before. Any tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

SuperNurse91 · Nov 11, 2016

I had 2 questions [COLOR=#000000]on formulating algebraic equations word problems, and multiple word problem questions. mostly involving percentages. overall the math portion was pretty easy compared with the rest of the exam. [/COLOR]

expo · Nov 19, 2017

I took the ATI TEAS VI exam yesterday for the first time and received a good score. I can honestly say that if you buy the book and the practice exams you have made a good start. However, that alone will NOT do. You MUST review the work that you already know until you are comfortable with it. This includes conversion, ratio, place value, algebra and basic geometry. Also, know the body systems, structures and functions, cell structures and functions, chemical bonding and the important macromolecules and their functions. Learn as many suffixes and prefixes as you can and go over the rules for spelling. It is not a tough exam but if you want to pass, YOU MUST PREPARE. Set aside 2 hours each day and go over a few topics. Make sure to take a break in between. GOOD LUCK!!