ATI TEAS Crash Course

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
About This Book
A Note from Our Author
About Our Author
Acknowledgments
About REA
Chapter 1 Taking the TEAS
	The TEAS: A Snapshot
	Registering for the Exam
	What to Bring to the Test (and What Not to Bring)
	General Test-Taking Strategies for the TEAS
	Setting Up a Study Plan
	Test Strategies for Specific Question Types
	Is Nursing for You?
Chapter 2 Reading
	Key Ideas and Details
		Summarize a complex text
		Infer the logical conclusion from a reading selection
		Identify the topic, main idea, and supporting details
		Follow a given set of directions
		Identify specific information from a printed communication
		Identify information from a graphic representation of information
		Recognize events in a sequence
	Craft and Structure
		Distinguish between fact and opinion, biases, and stereotypes
		Recognize the structure of texts in various formats
		Interpret the meaning of words and phrases using context
		Determine the denotative meaning of words
		Evaluate the author’s purpose in a given text
		Evaluate the author’s point of view in a given text
		Use text features
	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
		Identify primary sources in various media
		Use evidence from text to make predictions and inferences, and draw conclusions about a piece of writing
		Compare and contrast themes from print and other sources
		Evaluate an argument and its specific claims
		Evaluate and integrate data from multiple sources in various formats, including media
Chapter 3 Mathematics
	Number and Algebra
		Convert among non-negative fractions, decimals, and percentages
		Perform arithmetic operations with rational numbers
		Compare and order rational numbers
		Solve equations in one variable
		Solve real-world one- or multi-step problems with rational numbers
		Solve real-world problems involving percentages
		Apply estimation strategies and rounding rules to real-world problems
		Solve real-world problems involving proportions
		Solve real-world problems involving ratios and rates of change
		Translate phrases and sentences into expressions, equations, and inequalities
	Measurement and Data
		Interpret relevant information from tables, charts, and graphs
		Evaluate the information in tables, charts, and graphs using statistics
		Explain the relationship between two variables
		Calculate geometric quantities
		Convert within and between standard and metric systems
Chapter 4 Science
	Human Anatomy and Physiology
		Describe the general anatomy and physiology of a human
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune system
		Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system
	Life and Physical Sciences
		Describe the basic macromolecules in a biological system
		Compare and contrast chromosomes, genes, and DNA
		Explain Mendel’s laws of heredity
		Recognize basic atomic structure
		Explain characteristic properties of substances
		Compare and contrast changes in states of matter
		Describe chemical reactions
	Scientific Reasoning
		Identify basic scientific measurements using laboratory tools
		Critique a scientific explanation using logic and evidence
		Explain relationships among events, objects, and processes
		Analyze the design of a scientific investigation
Chapter 5 English and Language Usage
	Conventions of Standard English
		Use conventions of standard English spelling
		Use conventions of standard English punctuation
		Analyze various sentence structures
	Knowledge of Language
		Use grammar to enhance clarity in writing
		Distinguish between formal and informal language
		Apply basic knowledge of the elements of the writing process
		Develop a well-organized paragraph
	Vocabulary Acquisition
		Use context clues to determine the meaning of words or phrases
		Determine the meaning of words by analyzing word parts
Glossary
Notes