ATI TEAS STUDY NOTES

Here are clear, structured ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) notes to help you study efficiently. The exam is administered by Assessment Technologies Institute and is commonly required for nursing school admissions.

📘 ATI TEAS STUDY NOTES

🧪 1. READING

Key Skills

• Main idea & supporting details
• Inference & conclusions
• Author’s purpose (inform, persuade, entertain)
• Text structure (sequence, compare/contrast, cause/effect)

Important Concepts

• Primary vs Secondary Sources
• Bias vs Fact
• Context clues for vocabulary

Tips

• Read questions before passages
• Watch for keywords like “most likely”, “best describes”

✍️ 2. MATHEMATICS

Core Topics

• Arithmetic (fractions, decimals, percentages)
• Ratios & proportions
• Basic algebra
• Measurement conversions

Important Formulas

• Percentage = (part / whole) × 100
• Distance = rate × time
• Area (rectangle) = length × width

Example (Proportion)

ab=cd\frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d}ba​=dc​

Tips

• Memorize common conversions (e.g., 1 kg = 1000 g)
• Practice mental math for speed

🔬 3. SCIENCE

A. Human Anatomy & Physiology (VERY IMPORTANT)

• Cardiovascular System: heart pumps blood
• Respiratory System: oxygen exchange
• Nervous System: control & communication
• Digestive System: nutrient breakdown

B. Biology

• Cells (prokaryotic vs eukaryotic)
• DNA & genetics
• Photosynthesis

C. Chemistry

• Atoms, elements, compounds
• pH scale (acid <7, base >7)
• Chemical reactions

D. Scientific Reasoning

• Hypothesis vs theory
• Variables (independent vs dependent)
• Experimental design

📝 4. ENGLISH & LANGUAGE USAGE

Grammar

• Subject-verb agreement
• Pronouns
• Sentence structure

Punctuation

• Commas, semicolons, apostrophes

Vocabulary

• Prefixes (pre-, un-, re-)
• Suffixes (-able, -tion)

Writing Skills

• Topic sentences
• Paragraph organization
• Clarity and conciseness

⏱️ EXAM STRUCTURE

• Total Questions: ~170
• Time: ~209 minutes
• Sections:
  • Reading
  • Math
  • Science
  • English

📊 STUDY STRATEGY

1. Focus Areas

• Science (largest portion + hardest)
• Math basics (accuracy matters)

2. Practice Plan

• Daily timed practice
• Review mistakes carefully
• Use flashcards for terms

3. Test Day Tips

• Don’t spend too long on one question
• Eliminate wrong answers first
• Stay calm and manage time

⭐ HIGH-YIELD TOPICS

• Human body systems
• Fractions & ratios
• Grammar rules
• Reading comprehension strategies

If you want, I can:

• Create ATI TEAS practice questions
• Make a 1-week or 1-month study plan
• Focus notes on just Science or Math (most tested parts)