The TEAS Test 2022: What to Expect?
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is an important test taken by nursing school applicants. The test measures student abilities in reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage. For the 2022 academic year, several changes to the TEAS test are taking place. Here is a look at what to expect from the TEAS test in 2022.
Changes to Format and Content
The 2022 TEAS will incorporate changes to both the test’s format and content. In particular:
- Algebra is now included in the math section. The 2022 TEAS test will include questions concerned with algebra.
- The science section will emphasize the health sciences. While the test will still cover topics like chemistry, the focus will now more heavily be on the health sciences, such as biology and physiology.
- The reading section will include more longer passages. The TEAS test will now feature longer passages as well as a greater emphasis on finding information within the text.
Scoring
The format for scoring the test has also changed for 2022. The test is scored on a scale from 0-170. Each section is scored from 0-85. Additionally, the composite score is weighted so that the math and science scores count more heavily than the other sections. As such, to achieve a good overall score, students should pay greater attention to those two topics. It is also important to note that the test can only be taken once in a 6 month period.
Conclusion
The Test of Essential Academic Skills is an important tool for aspiring nursing students to demonstrate their abilities. For the 2022 academic year, several changes have been made to the test’s content, format and scoring. Therefore, it is important that students be aware of the changes when studying for the TEAS.
