TEAS V 101

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• TEAS V 101
• St. Davids School of Nursing
• Round Rock, TX
• Lynn Heimerl, MEd.
• Coordinator of Admission and Retention
• 2016 Admission

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What is the TEAS V?

• It is the Test of Essential Academic Skills,
  which evaluates an applicants general knowledge
  of math, science, reading, and English.  
• Nurse educators determine items assessed.
• All applicants must take the TEAS V.  
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• SON expectation Conditionally admitted students
  have solid skills for determining the correct
  answer on timed knowledge-based assessments.
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TEAS V Scores

• Qualified applicants must have minimum scores of
• Reading                     81.0
• Math                           76.7
• Science                      70.8
• English                       73.3
• Composite                  73.3

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Why are TEAS V scores so important?

• Applicants who earn these minimum scores and
  beyond are highly likely to graduate on time.
• Once admitted to the School of Nursing all
  course exams are timed. Students must earn
  passing exam grades to progress with their class.
• Taking initial steps to prepare for and pass the
  NCLEX-RN on first attempt.

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If I take the TEAS V twice which scores count?

• Answer
• The attempt you earned the highest minimum scores
  in reading, math, science, English/Language
  Usage.
• Note There is no cherry picking selecting
  highest scores between the two attempts.

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Example

• First attempt
• Reading 81 Math 75 Science 70.8
• English 73.3 Composite 71
• Second attempt
• Reading 83 Math 76.7 Science 80
• English 78 Composite 78

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Example continued

• We would accept the scores from the second
  attempt.
• Why?
• All scores for reading, math, science,
  English/
• Language) and composite are either at the
• required minimum score or higher.

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Another example

• An applicant earns the following TEAS V scores
• Reading 78
• Math 84
• Science 79
• English 90
• Composite 85

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Is this applicant qualified?

• No
• TEAS V reading score must be 81 or higher.

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Are minimum TEAS V scores good enough?

• Not likely.
• Why?
• Average 2013 scores Average 2014 scores
• Reading 89 89
• Math 89 93
• Science 84 83
• English 85 85
• Composite 87 86

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TEAS V Admission Procedure

• If an applicant takes the TEAS V two times
  between January 16, 2015 and January 15, 2016,
  the second attempt must be a different form. To
  ensure that is the case, please follow one of the
  below options for testing
• If you are testing at a school site that offers
  the TEAS V, take both your attempts at that
  location.
• If you test at PSI, you may only test there once.
  Your second attempt needs to be at a school site
  location.
• Submit Individual Performance Profile(s) (page 1)
  with the application materials.  
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All applicants have two attempts at taking the
TEAS V exam for the 2016 admission

• The following are resources to locate a testing
  site
• PSI
• http//www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/customecom/
  productpage.aspx?code8483isproduct2
• Other testing centers
• A. http//www.atitesting.com/ctccteas/
• B. Testing, Research-Support and Evaluation
  Center (TREC) at Texas State University
• 512.245.2276
• http//www.txstate.edu/trec/
• C. Testing Center (Avery Building) at Texas State
  University - Round Rock Campus (RRC) - (Click
  here for information)

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TEAS V Tips

• Take the TEAS V
• After you prepared.
• During a down time between semesters, during a
  holiday break.
• Order the study manual and pay the fee to take 2
  practice exams they are a solid investment.
• https//www.atitesting.com/Solutions/PreNursingSch
  ool/TEAS.aspx

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TEAS V Tips 

• Only a few applicants naturally are able to sit
  for the TEAS V and earn high scores.
• Most applicants practice answering questions
  using a timer.

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TEAS V Tips

• Practice
• Timed
• Focus on questions wrong answer
• Answer 10 questions timed at 2 minutes for each
  question
• Goal 9 of 10 answers correct
• Continue

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TEAS V Tips

• Practice
• Timed
• Focus on questions wrong answer
• Answer 10 questions timed at 1 minute 30
  seconds for each question
• Goal 9 of 10 answers correct
• Continue

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TEAS V Tips

• Practice
• Timed
• Focus on questions wrong answer
• Answer 10 questions timed at 1 minute and 15
  seconds for each question
• Goal 9 of 10 answers correct
• Continue

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TEAS V Tips

• Timing Goals
• Reading About 1 minute 35 seconds for each
  question
• Math About 1 minute 5 seconds
• Science About 1 minute 35 seconds
• English About 1 minute

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TEAS V Tips

• Using practice tests in a timed environment helps
  reduce anxiety when it is time for the real
  thing.
• Practice Practice Practice
• We are serious about practicing

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So how many practice questions?

• Minimum of 100 correct answers for each subject.
• At the time that is allotted.

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TEAS V Tips

• Really bad ideas
• Sit for the TEAS V without preparing for it
  just to see how hard it is.
• You have just used-up one of your two times to
  earn high TEAS V scores.
• Waiting until the second week in January to take
  the TEAS-V.
• Why?
• Bad weather
• Technical problems at the test site

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TEAS V Tips

• Attitude is critical.
• Assess your attitude toward test-taking.
• Be positive it makes a difference.
• Be steadfast determined.

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TEAS V Tips

• If you have test anxiety, practice harnessing
  this anxiety.
• A little anxiety is good it helps you do your
  personal best.
• Anxiety beyond this level interferes with your
  ability to do your best.

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TEAS V Tips

• On the test day
• Get sleep.
• Eat what is kind on your digestive system at a
  time that works well for you.
• Wear comfortable clothing and a watch.
• Or try wearing a Sunday outfit.
• Goal Be physically and mentally alert at an
  intensity that feels right to you.

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TEAS V Tips

• General Test Taking Strategies
• Avoid changing answers.
• Be systematic.
• Work at a steady pace.
• Stay focused.
• Breathe.
• Look for logic.

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TEAS V The actual exam

• Subject Reading
• Questions 42
• of test questions 28
• Time given 58 minutes
• Each question About 1 minute and 35 seconds

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TEAS V The actual exam

• Subject Math
• Questions 30
• of test questions 20
• Time given 51 minutes
• Each question About 1 minute 5 seconds

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TEAS V The actual exam

• Subject Science
• Questions 48
• of test questions 32
• Time given 66 minutes
• Each question About I minute 35 seconds

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TEAS V The actual exam

• Subject English/
• Language Usage
• Questions 30
• of test questions 20
• Time given 34 minutes
• Each question About 1 minute
• Heads Up Up to 20 additional unscored pretest
  items.
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Question

• I took the TEAS V for the first time and earned a
  score below the required minimum. What should I
  do?
• Topics to Review
• List items that you did not answer correctly.
• Refers back to Study Manual and page(s).
• Refer to a textbook.

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Then

• Practice Timed Focus on questions wrong
  answer
• Practice Timed Focus on questions wrong
  answer
• Practice Timed Focus on questions wrong
  answer
• Practice Timed Focus on questions wrong
  answer
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• Allow for major remediation.

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Get into the swing

• You are responsible for a knowledge deficient
  starting with preparing for the TEAS V and
  continuing through nursing school.

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Questions?