Overview
ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is a ATI credential. ATI TEAS prep from Accumentum covering Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage, plus question types, timing, scoring, and test day rules. This PathKey™ guide summarizes the domains, format, cost signals, eligibility, and renewal pattern so you can decide before you book. Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the ATI exam. ATI sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Accumentum is an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. We teach preparation for the ATI exam. ATI sets exam content, fees, and policies.
Who it is for
- Nursing school applicants whose program requires the ATI TEAS.
- Allied health applicants in programs that use the TEAS for admission.
- Career changers and returning students who haven’t taken math or science in a while.
Exam domains
Weights follow the official outline.
- 01
Reading: Key Ideas and Details
Reading section: 45 questions in 55 minutes, 39 of them scored. ATI lists 15 scored questions in key ideas and details, Identify the main idea of a passage and the details that support it, and Draw logical conclusions and inferences from what a passage states.
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Reading: Craft and Structure, and Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
ATI lists 9 scored questions in craft and structure and 15 in integration of knowledge and ideas, Work out the author’s purpose and point of view, and tell facts from opinions, and Figure out what a word means from how it’s used in the passage.
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Math: Numbers and Algebra
Math section: 38 questions in 57 minutes, 34 of them scored. ATI lists 18 scored questions in numbers and algebra, Work with fractions, decimals, and percentages, and convert between them, and Set up and solve equations and word problems, including ratios and proportions.
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Math: Measurement and Data
ATI lists 16 scored questions in measurement and data, Read and interpret charts, tables, and graphs, and Convert between units of measurement and work with geometric measurements.
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Science: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Science section: 50 questions in 60 minutes, 44 of them scored. ATI lists 18 scored questions in human anatomy and physiology, tied with numbers and algebra for the most of any sub-area, Review the major body systems, how they’re organized, and how they work together, and Extra practice here, since ATI has named human anatomy among the most missed topics.
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Science: Biology and Chemistry
ATI lists 9 scored questions in biology and 8 in chemistry, Review core biology concepts, from cells to genetics, and Build the chemistry basics the exam expects, such as atomic structure, the periodic table, and chemical reactions.
- 07
Science: Scientific Reasoning
ATI lists 9 scored questions in scientific reasoning, Apply the scientific method, from forming a hypothesis to reading results, and Evaluate how an experiment was designed and whether the data supports its conclusions.
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English and Language Usage
English and Language Usage section: 37 questions in 37 minutes, 33 of them scored. ATI lists 12 scored questions in conventions of standard English, 11 in knowledge of language, and 10 in using language and vocabulary to express ideas in writing, Apply grammar, punctuation, and spelling rules, and Choose clear, correct sentence structure and word choice for the context.
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Question Types, Timing, and Test Day
Practice multiple choice, multiple select, fill in the blank, ordered response, and hot spot items. An ATI team member has said multiple select items are scored all or nothing, with no partial credit, Pace yourself against each section’s time limit. The sections run in order: Reading, Math, Science, then English and Language Usage, and Know the test day rules, including photo ID, the optional 10 minute break after the Math section, and what is and isn’t allowed in the room.
Exam format and cost
- Questions
- 170
- Duration
- Confirm on the vendor site
- Format
- Confirm question format on the vendor outline
- Passing score
- Confirm the passing score on the vendor site
- Cost
- 120 USD (confirm on the vendor site)
- Delivery
- Vendor-approved test center or online proctoring (confirm on the vendor site)
- Languages
- Confirm available languages on the vendor site
Experience and eligibility
There are no enrollment prerequisites for this course. Check your school’s TEAS requirements first: which testing options it accepts, the score it wants, its retake rules, and its application deadline.
Renewal
Renewal rules for ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) are set by ATI. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
Roles this credential fits
- Reading, math, science, and English and language usage, plus the question types, timing, and test day rules ATI publishes for the ATI TEAS exam.
- Healthcare Admissions
- Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance
ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) questions
Is ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) worth it?
ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is worth it when employers or contracts in your market ask for ATI proof, or when the domains match work you already do or want next. Common roles include Reading, math, science, and English and language usage, plus the question types, timing, and test day rules ATI publishes for the ATI TEAS exam., Healthcare Admissions, and Teams standardizing on this credential for hiring or compliance. Read the roles and domains on this page, then decide against your timeline and budget.
How hard is ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)?
You get 170 questions in Confirm on the vendor site. Format: Confirm question format on the vendor outline. Passing score: Confirm the passing score on the vendor site. There are no enrollment prerequisites for this course. People who pass usually mix domain study with timed practice, not reading alone.
Does ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) expire?
Renewal rules for ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) are set by ATI. Many credentials use a multi-year cycle with continuing education, a renewal fee, or a newer exam. Confirm the current cycle on the vendor site.
How does Accumentum help with ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)?
We offer Expert-led training mapped to the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) domains, PathPay® payment options, PathPass™ practice where the exam is in our catalog, and military funding support where you qualify. We are an Army CA and Air Force COOL Approved Vendor. Our pass rate across Accumentum certification attempts since August 2022 is 98.8% (2,412 certified of about 2,441 attempts).
How much does the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam cost?
Exam voucher pricing for ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) is set by ATI and varies by region and bundle. Confirm the current price on the official store before you buy. PathPay® can spread Accumentum course tuition when you train with us.
What are the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) prerequisites?
There are no enrollment prerequisites for this course. Check your school’s TEAS requirements first: which testing options it accepts, the score it wants, its retake rules, and its application deadline.
What should I take after ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)?
After ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills), pick the next credential that matches the job you want, not a generic ladder. Use the roles on this page and neighboring PathKey™ guides from the same vendor to plan the sequence. If you need a readiness check first, start with ReadyScore™ when we offer one for this exam.
Official sources
Always confirm fees, dates, and eligibility on the vendor site before you register. Vendors change outlines and prices without notice.