TEAS Test Prep Guide

Here are some quick tips for the TEAS Math section:

1. Review Basic Math Concepts:

   • Make sure you understand fundamental concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

2. Master Algebra Basics:

   • Practice solving linear equations, working with variables, and understanding algebraic expressions.

3. Understand Proportions and Ratios:

   • Be comfortable with setting up and solving proportions and calculating ratios, which are commonly tested.

4. Practice Word Problems:

   • Improve your ability to translate word problems into mathematical equations. Pay close attention to what the question is asking and look for key terms.

5. Learn Order of Operations:

   • Remember the correct order of operations (PEMDAS: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division, Addition and Subtraction) to solve complex expressions accurately.

6. Get Comfortable with Percentages:

   • Practice calculating percentages, including percentage increase and decrease, and converting between percentages, decimals, and fractions.

7. Review Geometry Basics:

   • Study the properties of geometric shapes, including how to calculate the perimeter, area, and volume of common shapes.

8. Understand Data Interpretation:

   • Be able to read and interpret data from charts, graphs, and tables. Practice questions that involve mean, median, mode, and range.

9. Familiarize Yourself with Metric System:

   • Understand basic metric conversions (e.g., converting meters to centimeters, grams to kilograms).

10. Use an On-Screen Calculator Efficiently:

    • Practice using the on-screen calculator available during the test. Know when and how to use it to save time and reduce errors.

Here are quick tips for the TEAS Science section:

1. Focus on Key Concepts: Understand basic principles of biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and scientific reasoning.

2. Read Graphs and Data: Practice interpreting data from charts, graphs, and tables related to scientific experiments and concepts.

3. Review Human Anatomy: Understand major body systems (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory) and their functions.

4. Study Basic Chemistry: Know fundamental concepts like atomic structure, chemical reactions, and properties of matter.

5. Practice Scientific Reasoning: Be able to analyze and draw conclusions from scientific experiments and hypotheses.

6. Learn Genetics Basics: Understand principles of heredity, DNA, and genetic variations.

7. Know Cell Biology: Familiarize yourself with cell structure, function, and processes like mitosis and meiosis.

8. Understand Ecology Concepts: Know basic principles of ecosystems, food chains, and environmental interactions.

9. Use Contextual Clues: Pay attention to keywords and context within questions to guide your answers.

10. Time Management: Pace yourself during the test to ensure you have enough time to answer all questions thoroughly.

Here are some quick tips for the TEAS English and Language Usage section:

1. Master Grammar Basics: Understand and apply fundamental grammar rules, including subject-verb agreement, verb tenses, pronoun usage, and sentence structure.

2. Improve Vocabulary: Enhance your vocabulary by learning common academic and domain-specific words. Understand their meanings and usage in context.

3. Practice Punctuation: Familiarize yourself with punctuation rules such as commas, semicolons, colons, apostrophes, and hyphens. Know when and how to use them correctly.

4. Work on Sentence Structure: Practice identifying and correcting sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and other grammatical errors that affect clarity and coherence.

5. Understand Parts of Speech: Review nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. Understand their roles in sentences and how they function together.

6. Improve Reading Comprehension: Enhance your ability to understand and interpret written passages. Pay attention to main ideas, supporting details, tone, and author's purpose.

7. Practice Writing Skills: Develop your ability to write clear, concise, and coherent sentences and paragraphs. Practice organizing ideas and conveying information effectively.

8. Use Context Clues: Use surrounding context to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases. Pay attention to how words are used within sentences and paragraphs.

9. Review Spelling and Word Usage: Pay attention to correct spelling and commonly confused words (e.g., there/their/they're, affect/effect, accept/except). Practice spelling and word usage exercises.