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TEAS V 101
St. David’s School of Nursing
Round Rock, TX
Lynn Heimerl, MEd.
Coordinator of Admission and Retention
2016 Admission
What is the TEAS V?
• 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.
TEAS V Scores
Qualified applicants must have minimum scores of:
• Reading 81.0% • Math 76.7%• Science 70.8%• English 73.3%• Composite 73.3%
Why are TEAS V scores so important?
• 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 NCLEX-RN® on first attempt.
If I take the TEAS V twice – which scores count?
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.
Example
• First attempt• Reading 81% Math 75% Science 70.8%
English 73.3% Composite 71%
• Second attempt• Reading 83% Math 76.7% Science 80%
English 78% Composite 78%
Example continued
• 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.
Another example
• An applicant earns the following TEAS V scores:• Reading 78%• Math 84%• Science 79%• English 90%• Composite 85%
Are minimum TEAS V scores good enough?
• Not likely.• Why?
Average 2013 scores Average 2014 scoresReading: 89 89Math: 89 93Science: 84 83English: 85 85Composite 87 86
TEAS V Admission Procedure
• 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?code=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)
TEAS V Tips
• 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
TEAS V Tips
• 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.
TEAS V Tips
• 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: About 1 minute 35 seconds for
each question• Math: About 1 minute 5 seconds• Science: About 1 minute 35 seconds• English: 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…
So how many practice questions?
• Minimum of 100 correct answers for each subject.
• At the time that is allotted.
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.
TEAS V: The actual exam
• Subject: Reading• # Questions: 42• % of test questions: 28%• Time given: 58 minutes• Each question: About 1 minute and 35
seconds
TEAS V: The actual exam
• Subject: Math• # Questions: 30• % of test questions: 20%• Time given: 51 minutes• Each question: About 1 minute 5
seconds
TEAS V: The actual exam
• Subject: Science• # Questions: 48• % of test questions: 32%• Time given: 66 minutes• Each question: About I minute 35
seconds
TEAS V: The actual exam
• Subject: English/
Language Usage• # Questions: 30• % of test questions: 20%• Time given: 34 minutes• Each question: 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.
Then
• Practice Timed Focus on questions – wrong answer
• Practice Timed Focus on questions – wrong answer
• Practice Timed Focus on questions – wrong answer
• Practice Timed Focus on questions – wrong answer
Allow for major remediation.
Get into the swing
You are responsible for a knowledge deficient – starting with preparing for the TEAS V and continuing through nursing school.