- ATI TEAS 7 has 170 items (150 scored, 20 unscored) across 209 minutes total.
- Science carries the heaviest weight at 29%, followed by Reading at 26%.
- A calculator is built into the testing interface - personal calculators are not allowed.
- TEAS at ATI and TEAS at PSI each cost $120; institution pricing may vary.
Quick Facts Snapshot
If you only have a few minutes before your exam, this is the section to memorize. The ATI TEAS 7 is delivered through participating institutions, ATI remote proctoring, or PSI test centers, and the content and timing are identical no matter which delivery path you use. For a deeper walkthrough of how the exam is structured, see the TEAS 7 Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt.
| Section | Items | Time | Domain Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 45 | 55 minutes | 26% |
| Mathematics | 38 | 57 minutes | 23% |
| Science | 50 | 60 minutes | 29% |
| English and Language Usage | 37 | 37 minutes | 22% |
That totals 170 items in 209 minutes, with 150 of those items scored and 20 unscored (you won't know which is which, so treat every item as if it counts). Because schools set their own cut scores rather than ATI mandating a universal passing threshold, the number you actually need to hit depends entirely on the program you're applying to - details are covered in the TEAS 7 Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass guide.
Domain-by-Domain Cheat Sheet
The exam is organized into four scored domains. Understanding the relative weight of each helps you allocate review time proportionally instead of studying everything equally. For a full content breakdown of every domain, bookmark the TEAS 7 Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 4 Content Areas.
Domain 1: Reading (26%)
Tests your ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret written passages, informational graphics, and reference materials under time pressure.
- Identifying main idea versus supporting detail
- Making inferences from paragraph-level and passage-level text
- Interpreting charts, tables, and other visual information
- Understanding text structure and author's purpose
Domain 2: Mathematics (23%)
Covers numeracy skills needed for clinical and academic reasoning, delivered with a calculator built into the testing software.
- Ratios, proportions, percentages, and unit conversions
- Basic algebraic equations and expressions
- Reading and interpreting data in graphs and tables
- Measurement conversions, including metric relationships
Domain 3: Science (29%)
The largest domain by weight, drawing on human anatomy and physiology, basic chemistry, biology, and scientific reasoning.
- Human body systems and their interrelationships
- Basic chemistry concepts relevant to biological processes
- Scientific method and interpretation of experimental data
- Foundational biology terminology and cellular processes
Domain 4: English and Language Usage (22%)
Assesses grammar, vocabulary, and writing conventions within the shortest time allotment of any domain - 37 items in 37 minutes.
- Grammar and sentence structure rules
- Punctuation and capitalization conventions
- Contextual vocabulary and word usage
- Spelling and commonly confused words
Key Takeaway
Because Science and Reading together account for over half of the scored weighting (55%), candidates short on time should prioritize those two domains first, then round out Mathematics and English and Language Usage.
Question Formats You'll See
Unlike a simple multiple-choice exam, the ATI TEAS 7 mixes several item types, and knowing the format in advance prevents wasted time figuring out how to answer during the real test.
- Multiple choice: The traditional single-best-answer format, still the most common item type.
- Multiple select: You must choose more than one correct answer from a list - partial credit is not typically implied, so review every option carefully.
- Numeric fill-in-the-blank: Common on Mathematics items; you type a number rather than selecting from choices.
- Hot spot: Requires clicking on a specific part of an image, diagram, or passage rather than selecting text.
- Ordered response: You arrange items or steps into the correct sequence, often seen in Science or process-based Reading items.
Practicing each format under timed conditions matters more than most candidates realize - misreading a hot spot or ordered response prompt costs time you can't recover across 209 minutes. If you're still gauging how challenging these formats are relative to other admissions exams, read How Hard Is the TEAS 7 Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026.
Registration, Fees, and Retakes
The logistics of scheduling and paying for the exam trip up candidates almost as often as the content does. Here's the mechanical rundown.
Retake policy also varies by pathway. TEAS at ATI requires a 14-day waiting period before you can sit for the exam again. However, individual institutions may impose their own attempt limits or waiting periods on top of that, and - importantly - schools also set their own score-acceptance windows, meaning a score that's valid for one program's cycle might not be valid for another's. Always confirm both the retake rule and the acceptance window directly with your target program rather than assuming a universal standard. The TEAS 7 Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify guide breaks down how these program-specific rules typically work.
Scheduling itself should be planned around your application deadlines, not the other way around. Review the TEAS 7 Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling resource before you lock in a testing slot so you leave room for a retake if needed.
Must-Know Content by Subject
Beyond the domain percentages, here's a condensed list of the specific content areas that show up repeatedly across the four sections.
Reading Essentials
- Distinguishing fact from opinion within a passage
- Locating evidence that supports a stated claim
- Using context clues to define unfamiliar terms
- Reading informational graphics like tables and diagrams paired with text
Mathematics Essentials
- Converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages
- Solving for an unknown variable in a one- or two-step equation
- Calculating dosage-style ratio and proportion problems
- Working with the on-screen calculator efficiently - since personal calculators are prohibited, practice with an on-screen tool beforehand
Science Essentials
- Major organ systems and how they interact (cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, etc.)
- Basic macromolecules and cellular structures
- Understanding independent versus dependent variables in an experiment
- Interpreting data tables and graphs from scientific studies
English and Language Usage Essentials
- Subject-verb agreement and pronoun-antecedent agreement
- Correct use of commas, apostrophes, and semicolons
- Identifying and correcting sentence fragments and run-ons
- Recognizing root words, prefixes, and suffixes to determine meaning
Key Takeaway
The English and Language Usage section moves fastest - 37 items in 37 minutes leaves almost no buffer, so grammar rules need to be automatic recall, not something you reason through on test day.
Final Week Review Plan
A condensed, domain-weighted review schedule in the days before your exam helps you reinforce weak spots without cramming new material. This is not a full study plan - for that, see the complete TEAS 7 Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt - but rather a last-mile checklist tied directly to the TEAS 7 domain weights.
Science and Reading Refresh
- Review body systems, cellular biology, and experimental design basics
- Practice inference and main-idea questions on unfamiliar passages
Mathematics and Calculator Practice
- Drill ratio, proportion, and percentage problems using an on-screen calculator
- Time yourself on numeric fill-in-the-blank items specifically
English and Language Usage Polish
- Run through grammar and punctuation rules until answers feel automatic
- Take a short, timed practice set to simulate the 37-minute pace
Full Simulation and Rest
- Take one full-length timed practice test on our practice test platform
- Review missed items lightly, then rest - avoid heavy studying the night before
Test Day Checklist
Whether you're testing at a participating institution, through ATI remote proctoring, or at a PSI test center, the logistics are largely the same.
- Confirm your testing location or remote proctoring setup at least a day in advance
- Bring required identification as specified by your testing pathway
- Leave personal calculators at home - the interface provides one built in
- Plan your pacing per section: roughly 1.2 minutes per Reading item, 1.5 minutes per Mathematics item, 1.2 minutes per Science item, and exactly 1 minute per English and Language Usage item
- Remember that 20 of the 170 items are unscored, so treat every question with equal focus since you won't know which ones count
If you're weighing whether investing this much preparation time is worthwhile relative to your career goals, the Is the TEAS 7 Certification Worth It? Complete ROI Analysis 2026 article and the TEAS 7 Salary Guide 2026: Complete Earnings Analysis can help frame the bigger picture beyond exam day itself.
FAQs
There are 170 items total: 150 scored and 20 unscored, spread across Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage, delivered in 209 minutes.
Science carries the heaviest weight at 29%, followed by Reading at 26%, Mathematics at 23%, and English and Language Usage at 22%.
No. A calculator is provided within the testing interface itself, and personal calculators are prohibited during the exam.
TEAS at ATI requires a 14-day waiting period before a retake. However, individual institutions may set their own attempt limits, waiting periods, and score-acceptance windows, so check with your specific program.
No. Schools set their own cut scores, so the score you need depends on the specific program you're applying to rather than a fixed number set by ATI.