ATI TEAS 7 Prep

Pass your TEAS.

145 practice questions across 3 difficulty tiers, flashcards, a match game, video lessons, and a 6-week plan. Study every concept on the test until it sticks.

5 minutes. Mixed subjects. See where you stand.

What's on the test

The four categories.

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Why Science matters most
Science is 30% of the test - more than any other section. Anatomy & Physiology alone is 18 questions, more than the entire English vocabulary section. Crushing Science can carry you even if other sections are average. If you have 6 weeks, spend the first 2 on Science.
How to use this

A simple rhythm.

Start with a diagnostic test. Then for each week, read the material for one subject and take a practice test at the end. Use flashcards and match for daily review on your phone. Track scores on the Progress tab. Repeat until everything sticks.

  1. 1
    Diagnose what you don't know
    Take the Overall Practice Test on the Practice tab. Note which subtopics you missed.
  2. 2
    Study one subject at a time
    Open a subject tab. Each subtopic has key concepts, tips, and video lessons. Work through them.
  3. 3
    Drill with flashcards & match
    5-10 minute sessions on your phone. Both reshuffle every time so it never gets stale.
  4. 4
    Retest, learn from misses
    After each test, the missed questions come with a full lesson explaining the concept. Read those before retaking.
Subject 01 / 04

Reading

45 questions in 55 minutes. Three subtopics. This section is about pacing and pattern recognition - you already know how to read, you're learning what to look for.

Why this matters
Reading is the second-largest section at 26% of your TEAS score. Most students score well here without much prep because it's already familiar territory - so this is the section where you want to nail down the easy points. Don't over-study it; nail the pattern, then move on.

Universal strategy

  1. 1.Read the question first, then the passage. You'll know what to look for.
  2. 2.Skim, don't deep-read. Most questions ask about specific lines or sections.
  3. 3.Eliminate the obvious wrong answers first. Two of four options are usually clearly bad.
  4. 4.Watch for absolute words. "Always, never, only, must" are often in wrong answers.
  5. 5.Trust the passage, not your outside knowledge.
Subject 02 / 04

Math

38 questions in 57 minutes. The highest-ROI section in your prep - it improves more per hour studied than any other. No trig, no calculus. Arithmetic, basic algebra, conversions, geometry.

Why this matters
Math is 22% of your TEAS. Even though it's the smallest of the four sections by question count, it's the section where studying changes your score the MOST. The topic list is finite and predictable. A weak math score is almost always fixable with one focused week.

Universal strategy

  1. 1.Read the question twice on word problems. Underline what's actually being asked.
  2. 2.Write down what you know on scratch paper before computing.
  3. 3.Estimate first. If choices are 12, 120, 1200, 12000 and you expect ~100, you've narrowed to 120 already.
  4. 4.Use the on-screen calculator for arithmetic - but set up the equation by hand first.
  5. 5.Plug in the answer choices when you're stuck. Often faster than solving from scratch.
  6. 6.Watch units. Most careless errors are mismatched units (oz vs lb, cm vs m).
Subject 03 / 04

Science

50 questions in 60 minutes. The biggest section, and where the exam is won or lost. Anatomy & physiology alone is 18 questions - more than any other subtopic on the test.

Why this matters MOST
Science is 30% of your TEAS score - more than any other section. A&P alone (18 questions) is bigger than the Math section's two subtopics combined. Most students underperform here because they did not prep specifically. Putting two full weeks here will move your composite score more than any other single decision in your study plan.

Study strategy for Science

  1. 1.Memorize body systems first. Each system: organs, functions, key hormones/cells. Don't skip any system.
  2. 2.Use diagrams. Anatomy is visual - printouts of body system diagrams on your wall beat reading text.
  3. 3.Crash Course A&P on YouTube is the gold standard. 47 short, free videos covering every system.
  4. 4.Flashcards for vocab: hormone names, organelle functions, prefixes (cardio, hepatic, renal, pulmonary).
  5. 5.For genetics, practice Punnett squares until they're automatic.
Subject 04 / 04

English

37 questions in 37 minutes. The smallest section but the fastest pace - exactly 1 minute per question. Rule-based: if you know the rule, you'll get the question right.

Why this matters
English is 22% of your score. The tradeoff: small section but no time to think. The rules (comma rules, sentence types, prefixes/suffixes) are finite - memorize them once and you can answer most questions in under 30 seconds. Save the time for harder sections by going fast here.

Speed strategy

  1. 1.Don't second-guess. 1 minute per question means trust your first instinct.
  2. 2.Read the sentence out loud in your head. Grammar errors usually sound wrong.
  3. 3.Eliminate obvious wrong answers - usually 2 of 4 are bad.
  4. 4.Skip and return. More than 90 seconds on a question = move on.
Practice Test

Practice Test

Pick a subject or take the overall test. Questions and answer choices reshuffle every time. Every wrong answer comes with a full lesson at the end.

Pick your difficulty
Start with Easy to build foundation, then move up. Acing Hard means you are ready for the real test.

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Flashcards

Flashcards

Front of card is a question. Click to flip and see the answer with a full explanation. Mark each card as got it or need practice. Cards reshuffle each session.

Pick your difficulty
Match Game

Match Game

Match 6 terms to their definitions as fast as you can. Wrong matches count as mistakes. New pairs every game.

Pick your difficulty
Vocabulary

Glossary

Every formal term on the TEAS, defined. Baby steps to scholar steps. Use this anytime a word feels unfamiliar.

Reading Terms
Topic
What a passage is ABOUT. The general subject (e.g. 'octopuses'). Not to be confused with main idea.
Main Idea
The central point an author makes about the topic. Often in the first or last sentence of a paragraph. Example: 'Octopuses are unusually intelligent for non-mammals.'
Supporting Details
Specific facts, examples, statistics, or quotes that back up the main idea. Look for numbers, names, dates, and concrete examples.
Summary
A brief, objective restatement of the main ideas. About 10-20% the length of the original. Drop examples, keep claims.
Inference
A logical conclusion based on textual evidence, not stated directly. Must be supported by the text - do not go beyond what the passage shows.
Prediction
A logical guess about what comes next, based on patterns and clues in the text.
Theme
The universal message of a text (e.g. 'perseverance pays off'). Different from topic - the theme is what the text says ABOUT life or human nature.
Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject. Examples: skeptical, enthusiastic, neutral, critical, sympathetic.
Mood
The feeling a text creates in the reader. Different from tone (the author's feeling).
Author's Purpose
Why the author wrote the text. Four main purposes: INFORM (explain/instruct), PERSUADE (convince), ENTERTAIN (amuse), EXPRESS (share feelings).
Point of View
The perspective from which a text is written. First person ('I'), second person ('you'), third person ('he/she/they').
Fact
A statement that can be verified or proven true. Example: 'Water boils at 100°C at sea level.'
Opinion
A belief, judgment, or value claim. Signal words: 'I think,' 'best,' 'worst,' 'should.'
Bias
An unfair preference for or against something. Detect it through word choice.
Stereotype
An oversimplified belief about an entire group (using words like 'all,' 'every,' 'always,' 'never').
Primary Source
A firsthand, original source from the time of an event. Examples: diaries, letters, photographs, original research papers, interviews.
Secondary Source
A source that interprets or analyzes a primary source. Examples: textbooks, biographies, documentaries.
Context Clue
Words around an unfamiliar word that hint at its meaning. Types: definition, synonym, antonym/contrast, example.
Narrative
Writing that tells a story (fiction or memoir).
Expository
Writing that explains or informs (textbook, news article).
Persuasive
Writing that argues a position (editorial, op-ed).
Technical
Writing that instructs or provides procedures (manuals, scientific papers).
Logical Fallacy
A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument. Examples: ad hominem (attacks person), straw man (misrepresents opponent), bandwagon (everyone does it), slippery slope (small step leads to disaster).
Math Terms
Integer
A whole number (positive, negative, or zero). Examples: -3, 0, 5, 100. NOT integers: 1/2, 3.14, square root of 2.
Rational Number
Any number that can be written as a fraction of two integers. Includes all integers, fractions, and terminating/repeating decimals.
Numerator
The TOP number in a fraction. In 3/4, the numerator is 3.
Denominator
The BOTTOM number in a fraction. In 3/4, the denominator is 4. Cannot be zero.
Improper Fraction
A fraction where the numerator is larger than or equal to the denominator. Example: 7/4 = 1 3/4.
Mixed Number
A whole number combined with a fraction. Example: 2 1/3.
Decimal
A number with a decimal point, representing parts of a whole. 0.75 = 3/4.
Percent
A ratio out of 100. 25% means 25 per hundred, or 0.25.
Ratio
A comparison of two quantities. Written as a:b, a to b, or a/b.
Proportion
An equation stating two ratios are equal. Solved by cross-multiplying: a/b = c/d means ad = bc.
Rate
A ratio comparing two quantities with different units. Example: 60 miles per hour.
Variable
A letter representing an unknown number, usually x or y.
Coefficient
The number multiplied by a variable. In 3x, the coefficient is 3.
Constant
A fixed number that does not change. In 2x + 5, the constant is 5.
Expression
A mathematical phrase combining numbers, variables, and operations. NO equals sign. Example: 3x + 5.
Equation
A statement that two expressions are equal. HAS an equals sign. Example: 3x + 5 = 14.
Inequality
A statement comparing two values using less than, greater than, or equal to. Example: 2x + 1 less than 7.
PEMDAS
Order of operations: Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division (left to right), Addition and Subtraction (left to right).
Distributive Property
a(b + c) = ab + ac. Multiply the outside number by each inside term.
Mean (Average)
Sum of all values divided by the count. Mean of {2, 4, 6} = 12/3 = 4.
Median
The middle value when data is sorted. With even count, average the two middle values.
Mode
The most frequent value in a data set.
Range
Maximum value minus minimum value in a data set.
Area
The space inside a 2D shape. Measured in square units (cm-squared, ft-squared).
Perimeter
The distance around a 2D shape. Sum of all sides.
Circumference
The perimeter of a circle. C = 2 pi r or pi d.
Volume
The space inside a 3D shape. Measured in cubic units (cm-cubed).
Surface Area
The total area of all surfaces of a 3D shape.
Radius
Distance from the center of a circle to its edge. Half the diameter.
Diameter
Distance across a circle through its center. Twice the radius.
Science Terms
Cell
The basic structural and functional unit of life. All living things are made of cells.
Nucleus
The cell organelle that holds DNA and controls cell activities. Brain of the cell.
Mitochondria
Powerhouse of the cell. Produces ATP (energy) through cellular respiration.
Ribosome
Cell structure that synthesizes proteins by reading mRNA.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Network of membranes that transports materials within the cell. Rough ER has ribosomes; smooth ER makes lipids.
Golgi Apparatus
Packages and modifies proteins for transport in or out of the cell.
Lysosome
Digests cellular waste and worn-out organelles.
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid. Double helix. Stores genetic information. Bases: A-T, G-C.
RNA
Ribonucleic acid. Single-stranded. Bases: A-U (uracil replaces thymine), G-C. Carries instructions for protein synthesis.
Gene
A sequence of DNA that codes for a specific trait or protein.
Chromosome
A structure that holds many genes. Humans have 23 pairs (46 total).
Allele
A variant of a gene (e.g. the gene for eye color has alleles for brown, blue, etc.).
Dominant Allele
The allele that is expressed when at least one copy is present. Written uppercase (R).
Recessive Allele
The allele expressed only when both copies are present. Written lowercase (r).
Homozygous
Having two identical alleles for a trait (RR or rr).
Heterozygous
Having two different alleles for a trait (Rr).
Genotype
The genetic makeup (the actual alleles: RR, Rr, rr).
Phenotype
The visible trait (e.g. brown eyes, blue eyes).
Atom
The basic unit of an element. Made of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
Proton
Positive subatomic particle in the nucleus. Number of protons = atomic number = defines the element.
Neutron
Neutral subatomic particle in the nucleus. Same mass as proton.
Electron
Negative subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus. Tiny mass.
Ion
An atom with a positive or negative charge from gaining or losing electrons. Cation = positive; Anion = negative.
Isotope
Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.
Covalent Bond
Atoms share electrons (nonmetal + nonmetal, e.g. water).
Ionic Bond
One atom transfers an electron to another (metal + nonmetal, e.g. salt).
Hydrogen Bond
Weak attraction between H and an electronegative atom (N, O, F). Holds DNA base pairs together.
pH
Scale measuring acidity (0-7) or basicity (7-14). 7 is neutral. Logarithmic - each unit is 10x different.
Hormone
A chemical messenger released by glands to regulate body functions.
Antibody
Protein made by B cells that targets specific pathogens.
Nephron
The functional unit of the kidney. Filters blood and produces urine. Parts: Bowman's capsule, PCT, Loop of Henle, DCT, collecting duct.
Neuron
A nerve cell. Parts: dendrites (receive), cell body, axon (sends), synapse (gap).
Artery
Blood vessel carrying blood AWAY from the heart (usually oxygenated; exception: pulmonary artery).
Vein
Blood vessel carrying blood TO the heart (usually deoxygenated; exception: pulmonary vein).
Alveoli
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where O2 and CO2 are exchanged.
Hypothesis
A testable, specific prediction. Written as 'If... then...'.
Theory
A well-supported explanation backed by lots of evidence (e.g. theory of evolution).
Law (scientific)
Describes WHAT happens but not WHY (e.g. law of gravity).
Independent Variable
What YOU change in an experiment. Goes on x-axis.
Dependent Variable
What you MEASURE in an experiment. Goes on y-axis.
Control Group
The group that receives no treatment. Used for comparison.
English Terms
Noun
A person, place, thing, or idea. Example: dog, school, freedom.
Verb
An action or state of being. Example: run, is, become.
Adjective
A word that describes a noun. Example: red, tall, beautiful.
Adverb
A word that describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Often ends in -ly. Example: quickly, very, well.
Pronoun
A word that replaces a noun. Example: he, she, it, they.
Antecedent
The noun that a pronoun refers back to.
Conjunction
A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.
Preposition
A word showing relationship of position or time. Example: in, on, under, before.
Subject
Who or what the sentence is about. The doer of the action.
Predicate
What the subject does or is. Contains the verb.
Clause
A group of words with a subject and verb.
Independent Clause
A complete thought that can stand alone as a sentence.
Dependent (Subordinate) Clause
A clause that cannot stand alone. Often starts with: although, because, since, when, if.
Phrase
A group of words WITHOUT both a subject and verb. Example: 'in the morning.'
Fragment
An incomplete sentence (missing subject, verb, or complete thought). INCORRECT.
Run-on
Two or more complete sentences joined with no punctuation. INCORRECT.
Comma Splice
Two independent clauses joined with only a comma. INCORRECT. Fix with semicolon, period, or coordinating conjunction.
Simple Sentence
One independent clause. Example: 'I studied.'
Compound Sentence
Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or semicolon. Example: 'I studied, and I passed.'
Complex Sentence
One independent + one dependent clause. Example: 'Although tired, I studied.'
Compound-Complex Sentence
Two or more independent clauses AND at least one dependent. Example: 'Although tired, I studied, and I passed.'
Modifier
A word or phrase that describes another. Should be placed near what it modifies.
Dangling Modifier
A modifier that describes the wrong noun or no noun. Example: 'Walking down the street, the trees were beautiful' (the trees were not walking).
Subject-Verb Agreement
Singular subjects take singular verbs. Plural subjects take plural verbs.
Prefix
A word part added BEFORE a root that changes its meaning. Examples: un- (not), re- (again), pre- (before).
Suffix
A word part added AFTER a root that changes its meaning or part of speech. Examples: -tion (act of), -less (without), -ly (in a manner).
Root Word
The base word that prefixes and suffixes attach to. Example: in 'biology,' the root is 'bio' (life).
Semicolon (;)
Joins two related independent clauses, OR separates items in a complex list. Stronger than a comma, weaker than a period.
Colon (:)
Introduces a list, definition, or explanation. Must follow a complete sentence.
Formal Tone
No contractions, no slang, full words. Used in academic essays, business letters.
Informal Tone
Contractions, slang, casual language. Used in texts, personal blogs.
External

Resources

The free YouTube channels, apps, and websites that round out your prep. Starred items are the must-haves.

Top free YouTube channels

Crash Course ⭐
Anatomy & Physiology (47 videos), Biology, Chemistry. The gold standard for Science.
NurseHub ⭐
Team behind your practice PDF. TEAS-specific lessons.
Mometrix Test Prep ⭐
TEAS-specific topic videos for every section. Free.
Khan Academy ⭐
Best free math fundamentals. Skill exercises with instant feedback.
The Organic Chemistry Tutor
Math and chemistry deep dives. Clear and methodical.
Professor Dave Explains
General science, chemistry, biology. Friendly explanations.

Apps

Pocket Prep - ATI TEAS ⭐
Free version: 50+ practice questions with explanations. Best free TEAS app.
Anki (free)
Flashcard app with spaced repetition. Search shared decks for TEAS.
Quizlet
Free premade TEAS flashcard sets.
TEAS Mastery
Hundreds of free TEAS questions, ranked by difficulty.

Free websites

Mometrix Academy ⭐
Free video and written lessons for every TEAS topic.
Smart Edition Academy
Free TEAS study guide and sample practice tests.
Khan Academy
All math topics + biology, chemistry, grammar. Free.
Union Test Prep - TEAS 7
Free study guides, flashcards, practice questions.
ATI Testing (official)
Register for the test and buy ATI's own study packages.
NurseHub
Source of your PDF. Paid full TEAS course with simulations.

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Tracker

Progress

Log scores and notes. Everything saves to this browser.

Diagnostic test scores

From the NurseHub PDF. Use score sheets at PDF pages 26, 55, 81, 108.

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Notes & weak areas

Track topics that keep tripping you up.

Test info

When and where you'll take the real exam.