TEAS V 101
St. David’s School of Nursing
Round Rock, TX
Lynn Heimerl, MEd.
Coordinator of Admission and Retention
2016 Admission

• It is the Test of Essential Academic Skills, which evaluates an applicant’s general knowledge of math, science, reading, and English.
• Nurse educators determine items assessed.
• All applicants must take the TEAS V.
SON expectation: Conditionally admitted students have solid skills for determining the correct answer on timed knowledge-based assessments.

Qualified applicants must have minimum scores of:
• Reading
• Math
• Science
• English
• Composite
81.0%
76.7%
70.8%
73.3%
73.3%

• Applicants who earn these minimum scores and beyond are highly likely to graduate on time.
• Once admitted to the School of Nursing – all course exams are timed. Students must earn passing exam grades to progress with their class.
• Taking initial steps to prepare for and pass the NCLEXRN® on first attempt.

Answer:
• The attempt you earned the highest minimum scores in reading, math, science,
English/Language Usage.
Note: There is no cherry picking – selecting highest scores between the two attempts.

• First attempt
• Reading 81%
English 73.3%
• Second attempt
• Reading 83%
English 78%
Math 75%
Composite 71%
Science 70.8%
Math 76.7%
Composite 78%
Science 80%

• We would accept the scores from the second attempt.
Why?
All scores for reading, math, science, English/
Language) and composite are either at the required minimum score or higher.

• An applicant earns the following TEAS V scores:
• Reading 78%
• Math 84%
• Science 79%
• English 90%
• Composite 85%

• No
TEAS V reading score must be 81% or higher.

• Not likely.
• Why?
Average 2013 scores
Reading:
Math:
Science:
English:
Composite
89
89
84
85
87
Average 2014 scores
89
93
83
85
86

• If an applicant takes the TEAS V two times between January
16, 2015 and January 15, 2016, the second attempt must be a different form. To ensure that is the case, please follow one of the below options for testing:
• If you are testing at a school site that offers the TEAS V, take both your attempts at that location.
• If you test at PSI, you may only test there once. Your second attempt needs to be at a school site location.
• Submit Individual Performance Profile(s) (page 1) with the application materials.

All applicants have two attempts at taking the TEAS V exam for the 2016 admission
The following are resources to locate a testing site:
• PSI http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/customecom/productpage.aspx?cod
e=8483&isproduct=2
• Other testing centers:
A. http://www.atitesting.com/ctccteas/
B. Testing, Research-Support and Evaluation Center (TREC) at Texas
State University
512.245.2276 http://www.txstate.edu/trec/
C. Testing Center (Avery Building) at Texas State University - Round Rock
Campus (RRC) - ( Click here for information )

• Take the TEAS V
• After you prepared.
• During a down time – between semesters, during a holiday break.
• Order the study manual and pay the fee to take 2 practice exams – they are a solid investment.
• https://www.atitesting.com/Solutions/PreNursi ngSchool/TEAS.aspx

• Only a few applicants “naturally” are able to sit for the TEAS V and earn high scores.
• Most applicants practice answering questions using a timer.

• Practice
• Timed
• Focus on questions – wrong answer
• Answer 10 questions – timed at 2 minutes for each question
• Goal: 9 of 10 answers correct
• Continue

TEAS V Tips
• Practice
• Timed
• Focus on questions – wrong answer
• Answer 10 questions – timed at 1 minute
30 seconds for each question
• Goal: 9 of 10 answers correct
• Continue

TEAS V Tips
• Practice
• Timed
• Focus on questions – wrong answer
• Answer 10 questions – timed at 1 minute and 15 seconds for each question
• Goal: 9 of 10 answers correct
• Continue

TEAS V Tips
Timing Goals
• Reading:
• Math:
• Science:
• English:
About 1 minute 35 seconds for each question
About 1 minute 5 seconds
About 1 minute 35 seconds
About 1 minute

TEAS V Tips
• Using practice tests in a timed environment helps reduce anxiety when it is time for the real thing.
• Practice Practice Practice
• We are serious about practicing…

TEAS V Tips
Really bad ideas
• Sit for the TEAS V without preparing for it – just to see how hard it is.
– You have just used-up one of your two times to earn high TEAS V scores.
• Waiting until the second week in January to take the TEAS-V.
– Why?
• Bad weather
• Technical problems at the test site

TEAS V Tips
Attitude is critical.
• Assess your attitude toward test-taking.
• Be positive; it makes a difference.
• Be steadfast – determined.

TEAS V Tips
If you have test anxiety, practice harnessing this anxiety.
• A little anxiety is good – it helps you do your personal best.
• Anxiety beyond this level interferes with your ability to do your best.

TEAS V Tips
On the test day
• Get sleep.
• Eat what is kind on your digestive system at a time that works well for you.
• Wear comfortable clothing and a watch.
• Or try wearing a Sunday outfit.
Goal: Be physically and mentally alert at an intensity that feels right to you.

TEAS V Tips
General Test Taking Strategies
• Avoid changing answers.
• Be systematic.
• Work at a steady pace.
• Stay focused.
• Breathe.
• Look for logic.

• Subject:
• # Questions:
Reading
42
• % of test questions: 28%
• Time given: 58 minutes
• Each question: About 1 minute and 35 seconds

TEAS V: The actual exam
• Subject:
• # Questions:
• Each question:
Math
30
• % of test questions: 20%
• Time given: 51 minutes
About 1 minute 5 seconds

TEAS V: The actual exam
• Subject:
• # Questions:
• Each question:
Science
48
• % of test questions: 32%
• Time given: 66 minutes
About I minute 35 seconds

TEAS V: The actual exam
• Subject:
• # Questions:
• % of test questions:
• Time given:
• Each question:
English/
Language Usage
30
20%
34 minutes
About 1 minute
Heads Up: Up to 20 additional unscored pretest items.

Question
I took the TEAS V for the first time and earned a score below the required minimum.
What should I do?
• Topics to Review
• List items that you did not answer correctly.
• Refers back to Study Manual and page(s).
• Refer to a textbook.

• Practice Timed
• Practice Timed
• Practice Timed
• Practice Timed
Focus on questions – wrong answer
Focus on questions – wrong answer
Focus on questions – wrong answer
Focus on questions – wrong answer
Allow for
remediation.