Try the Free ATI TEAS Reading Sample

By Dana Mercer · Updated 13 October 2026

Start with a plan that fits your real schedule

The sample begins with planning guidance, including making a study schedule, checking official exam information first, taking an informal diagnostic, reviewing missed questions, and tracking progress. It is a practical starting point for a study plan for TEAS exam preparation, whether you are considering a 4 week TEAS study plan or a TEAS 6 week study plan.

• Choose study blocks that fit your available time.
• Record what you practice and which skills need attention.
• Use your results to choose what to work on next.

Think of the pages as a TEAS study planner you can use alongside a notebook or your own calendar. The guide recommends focused sessions and careful review rather than rushing through questions.

Take a diagnostic and find your starting point

The opening pages explain how to use a small, informal diagnostic to see which skills may need review. Choose a manageable set of questions from reading, math, science, and English and language usage, then note what was difficult and why. This is a study check, not an official TEAS score or a prediction of test-day performance.

1. Choose a time when you can concentrate.
2. Try questions across all four areas.
3. Review mistakes and record specific skills to practice.

Use the log to notice repeated patterns across sessions, not to judge yourself by one difficult set. Your schedule helps decide when to study; your diagnostic and notes help decide what to study.

Work the reading practice passages

Pages 19–39 contain the reading chapter and its review checklist. The chapter shows how to map a passage, identify its central idea and supporting details, and return to text or visuals for evidence. The sample also includes original practice passages and questions, answers with explanations, and reminders about avoiding unsupported inferences.

• Read for the passage’s overall point before answering.
• Identify the task each question asks you to do.
• Check the passage or visual for evidence for your answer.
• Use the checklist to choose a reading skill for your next session.

Work each question before reading its explanation. Then note whether the challenge was understanding the passage, locating evidence, or interpreting a visual.

What you will have done by the end

After using the sample, you can have a workable first study schedule, an informal starting-point check across the four TEAS areas, and a record of reading skills to revisit. You will also have practiced using passage evidence to support an answer and choosing a specific next step from a review checklist.

This is a useful first step for applicants to nursing school and other health programs, as well as tutors and prep instructors supporting them. If you are wondering what should I study first for the TEAS test, begin with the diagnostic and use the results to direct your review. Get the free reading sample and start with one focused session.

What the complete guide adds

The sample is the reading chapter from ATI TEAS Study Guide: Build Test-Day Confidence. The complete independent guide covers reading, math, science, and English and language usage with a review chapter for each area, worked examples, original practice questions, answers and explanations, and a review checklist.

It also includes a cumulative practice set across all four areas with answer explanations and a score-and-review worksheet, followed by a final-week plan with mixed practice and test-day strategies. The full guide is a 136-page printable PDF with clickable bookmarks and a linked Contents page. The sample is not a substitute for checking current exam details with ATI.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a 4 week TEAS study plan?

Start by checking current official exam information, then choose study blocks that fit your available time. Take a small diagnostic across all four areas, review missed questions, and use your notes to set priorities for each week.

How should I plan my TEAS study schedule?

Use a schedule you can follow and leave time to review mistakes, not just answer questions. The sample’s planning guidance recommends tracking what you practiced and returning to recurring skill gaps.

How can I balance reading, math, science, and English TEAS review?

Begin with a manageable diagnostic that includes all four areas, then assign study blocks based on the skills your results show need attention. The complete guide has a review chapter for each area.

How do I use practice questions to prepare for the TEAS test?

Answer before reading the explanation, then check your reasoning and record any repeated difficulty. The guide’s questions are original practice material, not actual exam questions or a guarantee of a particular result.

Is this an official ATI study guide?

No. It is an independent study aid that is not affiliated with or endorsed by ATI. Confirm current exam details with ATI and follow your program’s instructions.