INTERPRETING YOUR TEAS SCORE REPORT

How is the TEAS Scored?

There are four content areas on the test. There are 4 composite scores and 13 sub-scores. These scores reflect your skills and knowledge in the four broad areas of the test and the sub-scores reflect your mastery over specific content.

What is on the Test Score Report ?

The TEAS score report includes:

1    General information:

·         Name and Student Number

·         Institution and Program Type

·         Test Date

·         Number of Questions

·         Attempt Number and the Number of Days since last attempt

2   Table of your test scores: This can be found just below the general information. The information provided includes:

·         Adjusted Individual Score: Adjusted Individual Score is the percentage score, calculated by dividing the number of questions answered correctly by the total number of questions for each of the subject areas and sub-areas. For example, a scoring model of one of the sections will look like this:

TEAS Mathematics	No. Of Questions	Adjusted Individual Score
Numbers and Operations	6	20 %
Algebraic Applications	5	40%
Data Interpretation	6	60%
Measurement	5	40 %

3  Means (National and Program): 

·         National Mean: Your percentage scores are compared to those of students who have taken the test in the country

·         Program Mean: Your percentage scores are compared to those of students who have taken the test under your program type such as Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing.

4  Percentile Rank (National and Program): The Percentile Rank indicates your position in comparison with others who have taken the test.

·         For example, if your score is 50, it means that your score is better than that of 50% of test takers. In other words, if you take 100 people who took the test, you have fifty (50) people below you. If your percentile is 70, then you are in the top 30% or there are 70 people below you out of 100 students.

5   Adjusted Individual Score (Bar Graph): This is a graphical presentation of your scores. It represents the subject areas that you are good at and those in which you need improvement. This provides a useful information for those who are planning to retake the test.

   

     How can you obtain the Score report?

·         For computer-based tests, your test centre can give you a print of your score report soon after your exam.

·         The paper and pencil test will take a day for the release of scores.

·          The score report can also be viewed online through the official website of ATI (www.atitesting.com).

·          For additional copies of your score report, you need to place an online order.

     How is the Test Score Submitted to Nursing Schools?

In general, if you take the test at your school of nursing where you plan to apply, your test scores will be directly sent to the admissions office of the school. However, a few schools do not provide this facility. Hence, you must remember to check this information during the confirmation of your test appointment. For additional test score submissions, you need to request ATI to send your score report to the nursing colleges by paying the required fees online.

What does Your Score Mean to the Nursing Schools?

There is no minimum or passing score for the TEAS, however, each nursing program has its own cut-off score which an applicant's score needs to meet, in order to be eligible to apply for that particular nursing program. To increase your chances of passing, you must aim to get a score well above the cut-off score, set by your nursing college, to get into the nursing program of your choice.