>> Hi!
I'm Sara McMullin, and I'm a student at Montgomery College.
I'm going to guide you through a tutorial about the Test of Essential Academic Skills
-- the TEAS.
In this tutorial we will cover the basic scope and structure of the exam, Montgomery College's
TEAS policies and procedures, and resources that are available to help you prepare for
the test.
At the end of the tutorial, you'll take a quiz to check your understanding of the content.
Let's begin!
>> What is the TEAS?
>> The TEAS is a standardized computer-based exam used by the Health Sciences Institute
& Center at Montgomery College to evaluate the academic preparedness of prospective health
sciences students in: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage.
There are a total of 170 multiple-choice questions.
You get three hours and 29 minutes to complete the exam.
Each section is timed differently and you can't use a calculator, so learning how to
manage your time well is very important.
>> TEAS Admission Requirements
>> Now that you are familiar with the exam, let's review the admissions requirements.
There are several health sciences programs that require the TEAS, but the recommended
minimum scores for all programs are the same.
Higher scores make you more competitive as an applicant.
Check out the TEAS Resources & Study Materials website and attend an information session
for more information about required scores and policies.
>> TEAS Policies and Procedures
>> There are a few things that you should know about taking the TEAS here at Montgomery
College.
The TEAS is a registered test of Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI).
You register to take the TEAS at the ATI website: www.atitesting.com.
If you plan to take the exam at Montgomery College, you must be enrolled as a student.
When you take the TEAS on the computer, results are usually available right away.
If you take the TEAS once, but would like to take it again, you have to wait 30 days.
You can only take the TEAS twice during a twelve-month period.
Montgomery College also provides accommodations for the TEAS.
You can get additional information about accommodations by contacting a Disability Support Services
counselor on any campus.
>> TEAS Study Materials and Resources
>> The TEAS covers quite a bit of content and deciding what materials to use can be
overwhelming.
But nothing reduces testing anxiety and improves test taking confidence like being prepared.
There are many materials and resources that you can use.
For example: the TEAS Study Manual, the TEAS Resources and Study Materials website, TEAS
Prep Courses, computer labs, libraries, and Academic Support Centers, and ATI online practice
tests.
Let's talk about a few of these resources.
Most students use the TEAS Study Manual.
This manual was created by ATI and provides you with...the scope and structure of the
exam, explanation of topics to review, practice problems and solutions, and practice tests
and solutions.
You can purchase a copy of the manual at any one of Montgomery College's main bookstores,
or online at www.atitesting.com.
Copies of this book are also located in the College's libraries.
Because there are older versions of the Manual, please make sure you pick up the correct one.
Another great resource is the TEAS Resources & Study Materials Website.
It provides information about supplemental materials available at the College and online
that can assist you with exam preparation.
It is easy to navigate and you don't need to log in to access it.
You might be like some students who find it kind of difficult to study on their own.
Montgomery College provides non-credit TEAS Prep Courses through Workforce Development
and Continuing Education.
They are designed to provide you with an overview of the content covered by the TEAS and opportunities
to practice solving TEAS-type questions.
Students interested in the health sciences can take these courses, regardless of the
institution they plan to attend.
For more information, call 240-567-5188.
Lastly, choosing where to prepare for the TEAS is just as important as choosing what
resources to use.
Many students find that studying at home can be very distracting, so having alternative
locations is really important.
Computer labs, libraries, and academic support centers are great places.
They are located on each campus and provide a variety of services, including tutoring;
a range of resource materials, like CDs, DVDs, and books;
and Internet access.
Remember to use the combination of resources that work best for you.
Now let's hear from students who have taken the TEAS talking about the resources they've
used to prepare for the exam!
>> Student Testimonials
>> Bruno Fosah: The TEAS material helped me understand the global world-- what to expect
in terms of the content and the structure on the exam.
>> Judith Ghiaji: The TEAS study resource that worked best for me was the book.
It has all the information you need from the first page to the last.
Then second, I used a TEAS test book that had different versions of the exam.
It had like five tests on it, and if you use that just to help you answer the questions...that
was also helpful.
>> Lynette Thorton: The study resources that worked best for me were the ones that were
available on the web page because it narrowed in my study focus.
Once you go online and Google anything in reference to study for the TEAS test, you
have this large plethora of stuff that's--that doesn't help.
So to narrow in my time and to narrow in my focus, I found that the web page information
worked for me.
>> The TEAS Prep Course really helped me understand both what to expect when it comes to reading
a paragraph and getting the information from there, or what to expect when I have a conversation
or when I listen to a speech and what to get from there.
>> You need to study.
Study, study, study.
You've got to get some time and actually study for it.
You can't wake up in the morning and take the test and pass.
You do have to study.
>> Get with an advisor first.
Find out-- find someone who's going to hold you accountable to just staying on task and
getting the results done.
Stay away from the internet, trust the resources that Montgomery College has in place for you.
So just trust that, trust yourself, and you'll do very well.
>> TEAS Information Review
>> Okay.
Now, let's review some of what they've shared.
To prepare for the TEAS you should get organized and create a study plan, obtain the materials
and access the resources that will help you to prepare, avoid procrastination, review
all content covered on the TEAS, engage in timed practice, and ask for help.
I hope you were paying attention...because it's quiz time!
>> What is the TEAS?
A.
A standardized written exam used to evaluate the academic preparedness of prospective nursing
students.
B. A standardized computer-based exam used to evaluate the academic preparedness of prospective
health sciences students.
C. A paper-pencil test.
D. A standardized computer-based exam used to evaluate the academic preparedness of all
Montgomery College's students.
>> If you answered "B", you are correct!
The Test of Essential Academic Skills, or TEAS, is a standardized computer-based exam
used by the Health Sciences Institute & Center at Montgomery College to evaluate the academic
preparedness of prospective health sciences students.
>> The TEAS assesses academic preparedness in reading, math, science and:
A. Writing B. Arithmetic
C. English and Language Usage D. Geography
>> The correct answer is "C".
The TEAS assesses academic preparedness in four content areas: reading, mathematics,
science, and English and language usage.
>> How many multiple-choice questions are on the TEAS?
A. 140 B. 150
C. 160 D. 170
>> The correct answer is "D".
Way to go!
There are a total of 170 multiple-choice questions, but only 150 of them are scored.
>> How much time is allotted for the exam?
A. 3 hours and 29 minutes B. 3 hours and 30 minutes
C. 3 hours and 45 minutes D. Unlimited time
>> Answer "A" is correct.
You get three hours and 29 minutes to complete the exam, and each section is timed differently.
>> Calculators are permitted during the exam.
A. True B. False
>> The correct answer is B: FALSE.
Test-takers are not permitted to use calculators, but scratch paper and pencils will be provided.
>> How many times can students take the TEAS at Montgomery College?
A. Once every four months B. Twice in a twelve-months period
C. Three times a year D. Four times a year
>> The correct answer is "B".
Nice job!
Don't forget that after you take the TEAS for the first time, you have to wait 30 days
before you can take it again.
>> To take the TEAS at Montgomery College, you must be enrolled as a student.
A. True B. False
>> The correct answer is A: TRUE.
Well done!
>> There are many materials and resources that can be used to prepare for the TEAS.
The best resource is:
A. TEAS Study Manual B. TEAS Resources Webpage
C. TEAS Prep Courses D. Academic Support Centers
E. All of the above
>> The correct answer is "E".
All students are encouraged to use a combination of resources to help them to succeed.
>> If a student is interested in registering for TEAS Prep Courses, he or she should contact:
A.
The Office of Admissions and Records B. Counseling and Advising
C. Workforce Development and Continuing Education D. Academic Support Centers
>> The correct answer is "C".
TEAS Prep Courses are non-credit classes offered through Workforce Development and Continuing
Education.
For more information about the TEAS Prep Courses, call 240-567-5188.
Be sure to attend the next TEAS Information Session to receive updates.
I hope this video has been helpful.
And remember, to get the most current information about the TEAS, including any revisions in
policies and procedures, or the addition of new resources, I encourage you to attend a
TEAS Information Session.
Thank you for joining me.
Happy studying, and enjoy the journey!