Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
About This Book
A Note from Our Author
About Our Author
Acknowledgments
About REA
Chapter 1 Taking the TEAS
The TEAS: A Snapshot
Registering for the Exam
What to Bring to the Test (and What Not to Bring)
General Test-Taking Strategies for the TEAS
Setting Up a Study Plan
Test Strategies for Specific Question Types
Is Nursing for You?
Chapter 2 Reading
Key Ideas and Details
Summarize a complex text
Infer the logical conclusion from a reading selection
Identify the topic, main idea, and supporting details
Follow a given set of directions
Identify specific information from a printed communication
Identify information from a graphic representation of information
Recognize events in a sequence
Craft and Structure
Distinguish between fact and opinion, biases, and stereotypes
Recognize the structure of texts in various formats
Interpret the meaning of words and phrases using context
Determine the denotative meaning of words
Evaluate the authorโs purpose in a given text
Evaluate the authorโs point of view in a given text
Use text features
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Identify primary sources in various media
Use evidence from text to make predictions and inferences, and draw conclusions about a piece of writing
Compare and contrast themes from print and other sources
Evaluate an argument and its specific claims
Evaluate and integrate data from multiple sources in various formats, including media
Chapter 3 Mathematics
Number and Algebra
Convert among non-negative fractions, decimals, and percentages
Perform arithmetic operations with rational numbers
Compare and order rational numbers
Solve equations in one variable
Solve real-world one- or multi-step problems with rational numbers
Solve real-world problems involving percentages
Apply estimation strategies and rounding rules to real-world problems
Solve real-world problems involving proportions
Solve real-world problems involving ratios and rates of change
Translate phrases and sentences into expressions, equations, and inequalities
Measurement and Data
Interpret relevant information from tables, charts, and graphs
Evaluate the information in tables, charts, and graphs using statistics
Explain the relationship between two variables
Calculate geometric quantities
Convert within and between standard and metric systems
Chapter 4 Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Describe the general anatomy and physiology of a human
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the genitourinary system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the immune system
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system
Life and Physical Sciences
Describe the basic macromolecules in a biological system
Compare and contrast chromosomes, genes, and DNA
Explain Mendelโs laws of heredity
Recognize basic atomic structure
Explain characteristic properties of substances
Compare and contrast changes in states of matter
Describe chemical reactions
Scientific Reasoning
Identify basic scientific measurements using laboratory tools
Critique a scientific explanation using logic and evidence
Explain relationships among events, objects, and processes
Analyze the design of a scientific investigation
Chapter 5 English and Language Usage
Conventions of Standard English
Use conventions of standard English spelling
Use conventions of standard English punctuation
Analyze various sentence structures
Knowledge of Language
Use grammar to enhance clarity in writing
Distinguish between formal and informal language
Apply basic knowledge of the elements of the writing process
Develop a well-organized paragraph
Vocabulary Acquisition
Use context clues to determine the meaning of words or phrases
Determine the meaning of words by analyzing word parts
Glossary
Notes