TRCC Testing Center

574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360 room A117 clewis@trcc.commnet.edu

What is the TEAS® test?

It is the Test of Essential Academic Skills.

The ATI TEAS® is a requirement for all Connecticut Community Colleges Nursing Program (CT-CCNP) applicants. This computerized test is designed to measure a person’s academic readiness. The test includes four subtests: Math, Reading, English & Science. It will take students 209 minutes (3 hours 29 minutes) maximum to complete the exam. Each student tests at their own pace.

Study guides can be purchased on the ATI website or are available in the TRCC Library at the reference desk.

What is the format of the TEAS® test?

Currently, the TEAS^® is a computerized test that includes 170 scored multiple-choice questions divided into four subsections: Mathematics, Reading, Science, and English and Language Usage. Basically, it has four parts that ask you to answer multiple-choice questions covering the following:

· Reading – paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions (40 items, 50 minutes)

· Math – whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions, decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion (45 items, 56 minutes)

· Science –science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, basic physical principles, and general science (30 items, 38 minutes)

· English and Language Usage – punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling (55 items, 65 minutes)

How do I register for the TEAS® test?

You will need to register for the test on the ATI website. First click on Register for TEAS® or click the icon above. Click on next, enter Connecticut for the state and Norwich for the city. Click on the test date you would like to attend and add it to your cart for checkout. Make sure to register for the correct test you want and then go to Check Out.

What is the cost to take the TEAS® test?

The cost to take the TEAS® is $25.00. Payments are made directly to ATI via their website when you register for the test. Debit and credit cards are the only form of payment accepted. NOTE: CCNP does not charge any payment for this test.

What is considered passing?

All applicants are required to have a cumulative score of 65% or higher to be considered for CCNP’s nursing program. Students can retest every forty five days and test scores are valid for three years. If you retest before forty five days, your new scores will be invalid and will not be considered for the nursing program.

Is there a way to study for the TEAS® test?

There are study guides available for purchase at www.atitesting.com.

You can use free unofficial review materials for the TEAS test with Self-Assessment Modules.

When can I take the TEAS® test?

TEAS TEST DATES & TIMES

Test Date	Sign-in Time	Test Start Time	Room	45 days is on or before
Tuesday, December 1	12:50 pm	1:00 pm	A117	10/17/2009
Saturday, December 12	8:50 am	9:00 am	A117	10/28/2009
Tuesday, December 22	4:50 pm	5:00 pm	A117	11/07/2009

Please Note: When seats are available they will appear on the ATI website.

Seating is limited to 20

You must register for this test at least 2 days prior to the test date.

All future dates will be posted here and on the ATI website as soon as they are available.

Please check the ATI website for other Connecticut Community College test dates.

Where can I take the TEAS® test?

You can take the TEAS test anywhere it is offered as long as you have your scores sent to your school of first choice.

Room A117, 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT

YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE TEST PRIOR TO TESTING!

All students must include their full Connecticut Community College I.D. number starting with the @ sign in order to receive test scores.

What do I need to do the day of the test?

You must be registered for the test prior to testing. You will need to arrive 15 MINUTES EARLY to sign in at the testing location (room A117) on the new TRCC Campus (previously the Thames Campus).

You are required to have the following or you will not be allowed to test:

· Photo ID

· Student ID Number from a Connecticut Community College

You MUST show a PHOTO ID and have your STUDENT ID# or you will NOT be allowed to test.

· Two #2 pencils are highly recommended. You will be provided with scrap paper.

· ATI ID Number is recommended: This ID number is displayed under Account Information in the upper left-hand corner of the ATI website (the first page displayed after Sign-In).

NOTE: Calculators, food, and drinks are NOT PERMITTED.

Will an older TEAS® score be accepted?

For the 2010-2011 application cycle, we will accept TEAS scores taken from 9/1/06-2/1/10.

Contact: Testing Coordinator
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Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 885-2318
Page Updated 06/02/2009