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Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
What is the Test of Essential Academic Skills?
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a four part, web-based, supervised assessment that includes subtests in Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English language usage. The TEAS Test was developed by Assessment Technologies Inc (ATI) to predict the academic readiness of applicants prior to admission into a health care program. There are 170 questions in total on the test.
The total testing time for all four test areas is 3 hours and 29 minutes. Most of the subtests are timed to average 75 seconds per item. The amount of time allotted for each subtest is:
· Reading = 50 minutes for 40 questions
· Mathematics = 56 minutes for 45 questions
· Science = 38 minutes for 30 questions
· English and Language Usage = 65 minutes for 55 questions
Why do I need to take the TEAS Test?
Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) has made the TEAS test a requirement for admission to the health care programs. QCC has set the following standards on TEAS scores for admission to improve the success of students in completing the program and obtaining licensure and certification.
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Program |
Composite
Score |
Math |
Science |
English |
Reading |
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Dental Assisting |
60% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Dental Hygiene |
n/a |
50% |
55% |
70% |
75% |
|
Nurse Education |
n/a |
50% |
55% |
70% |
75% |
|
Practical Nursing |
60% |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
|
Occupational Therapy |
n/a |
50% |
55% |
70% |
75% |
|
Radiologic Technology |
n/a |
50% |
55% |
70% |
75% |
|
Respiratory Care |
n/a |
50% |
55% |
70% |
75% |
Quinsigamond Community College recommends that applicants complete program pre-requisite courses before taking the TEAS Test to enhance their knowledge base.
Begin Registration Here
For additional registration information, please call (508) 854-4435 or email: TEAS@qcc.mass.edu
Test Preparation
The MATH subtest covers whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages and ratio/proportion.
The READING portion covers paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.
The ENGLISH subtest measures knowledge of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.
The SCIENCE portion of the exam covers science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy & physiology, basic physical principles, and general science.
- A Study Guide is available for your immediate purchase for $40.00.
- Workshops & private tutoring will be available at Quinsigamond Community College’s Training & Education Center in February 2008.
- ATI provides an online practice test and a study manual for students for a fee. You may access this information at http://ATItesting.com
On the Day of the Test
- Students must bring a valid picture ID to be admitted into the testing site. Students will not be allowed to take the test without photo identification.
- Please arrive at QCC’s Training & Education Center 15 minutes before the starting time. Late applicants will not be permitted to enter once the test has started.
- Students will receive their test results before leaving the testing site.
- Calculators are not permitted at the testing site or during the test.
- Pencils and scrap paper will be provided and collected when the test is completed.
- Cell phones, iPods, pagers (and other electronic devices) and books, notes or study guides are prohibited from use during the test session. Any applicant using any of the above during the test session will be asked to leave the testing site immediately.
- Test dates are subject to change.
- Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Seats are limited.
- Applicants will receive confirmation of the test one week prior to the test date by email or phone. QCC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule test sessions according to registrations.
The registration fee is non-refundable. Applicants who cancel or fail to show up on the date of the test will be required to complete another registration form and pay the full registration fee when rescheduling. The TEAS Test may be repeated after 45 days. The applicant is required to complete a registration form and pay the full fee.
For information regarding the Admissions process, call the Admissions Office at (508)854-4262 or the Health Career Center at (508) 854-7563.
Location
Training & Education Center at CitySquare
(Please note this is NOT QCC’s main campus location)
100 Front Street
Worcester MA, 01608
(508) 751-7900
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