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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Academic Testing
Exam Format
55 min
45
Program-dependent (typically 70-78%)
Entry-Level
Registration
60-115
Online proctoring
Validity
Program-dependent
Not applicable - single exam for program admission
TEAS-READING Exam Topics and Domains
TEAS-READING is organized into 3 weighted domains.
1
Key Ideas and Details
38.5%
Summarize a multi-paragraph text
Identify main ideas in passagesSynthesize information from multiple paragraphs
- Summarize a multi-paragraph text effectively
- Distinguish between main ideas and supporting details
- Identify the central theme or thesis of a passage
Make inferences and draw conclusions about a text's purpose and meaning
Inferential reasoning from textDetermining text purpose
- Make inferences based on textual evidence
- Draw logical conclusions about text purpose
- Identify implicit meanings in passages
Demonstrate comprehension of written directions
Following multi-step instructionsTechnical and procedural reading
- Comprehend and follow written directions accurately
- Understand multi-step procedural instructions
- Interpret technical and healthcare-related directions
Locate specific information in a text
Information retrieval from passagesUsing text structure for navigation
- Locate specific information quickly and accurately
- Use text features to find details
- Scan passages effectively for key information
Analyze, interpret, and apply information from charts, graphs, and other visuals
Chart and graph interpretationVisual literacy in healthcare contexts
- Interpret data from various visual formats
- Apply information from charts and graphs
- Analyze trends and patterns in visual data
Interpret events in a sequence
Chronological order and sequenceProcess and procedure sequencing
- Interpret events in chronological order
- Understand sequence in processes and procedures
- Recognize temporal relationships in text
2
Craft and Structure
23.1%
Distinguish between fact and opinion to identify misconceptions and biases
Fact vs. opinion identificationIdentifying misconceptions and bias
- Distinguish between factual and opinion-based statements
- Identify biases in written text
- Recognize misconceptions and unsubstantiated claims
Interpret the meaning of words and phrases using context
Context clues for vocabularyFigurative language and connotation
- Use context clues to determine word meanings
- Interpret phrases and expressions using surrounding text
- Understand both literal and figurative language
Evaluate the author's purpose in a given text
Author's purpose identificationRhetorical strategies
- Evaluate the author's primary purpose
- Identify rhetorical strategies used in text
- Distinguish between different text purposes
Evaluate the author's point of view or perspective in a given text
Point of view and perspectiveTone and attitude
- Evaluate the author's point of view
- Identify perspective and bias in writing
- Recognize tone and attitude in text
3
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
38.5%
Use evidence from the text to make predictions, inferences, and draw conclusions
Evidence-based predictionsDrawing evidence-based conclusions
- Make predictions based on textual evidence
- Draw logical conclusions from text
- Support inferences with evidence from passages
Compare and contrast the themes expressed in one or more texts
Theme identificationCross-text comparison
- Identify themes in single or multiple texts
- Compare and contrast themes across passages
- Analyze how different authors treat similar themes
Evaluate an argument
Argument structure analysisCritical evaluation of claims
- Evaluate the strength of arguments
- Identify logical fallacies
- Assess the quality and relevance of evidence
Evaluate and integrate data from multiple sources across various formats, including media
Multi-source integrationMulti-format data evaluation
- Integrate information from multiple sources
- Evaluate data across various formats
- Synthesize text, visual, and media information
How do I earn this certification?
Passing TEAS-READING earns the None - Admission Assessment certification. It sits in the Nursing and Allied Health Program Admission track.
Current Level Exams
- TEAS-MATH - TEAS Mathematics Section
- TEAS-SCIENCE - TEAS Science Section
- TEAS-ENGLISH - TEAS English & Language Usage Section
Alternative Paths
- HESI A2 (Admission Assessment) Alternative admission exam accepted by some nursing programs
- Kaplan Nursing Admission Test Alternative admission exam for some programs
- PAX-RN (Pre-Admission Exam) Alternative admission exam for nursing programs
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022
Updates
- Remote Proctoring Current Expanded access to TEAS through remote online testing options • Release date: Post-2020
- Mobile Learning Apps 2022 Mobile app provides on-the-go study options for TEAS preparation • Release date: 2022
- Alternate Item Question Types Version 7 New question formats including hot spot, ordered response, and fill-in-the-blank enhance assessment capabilities • Release date: 2022
Who should take this exam?
- High school level reading comprehension
- Familiarity with academic and healthcare-related reading materials
- Basic understanding of reading comprehension strategies