Understanding the TEAS 7 Math Section
The ATI TEAS 7 Mathematics section consists of 38 questions (34 scored + 4 unscored pretest) and must be completed in 57 minutes. The four content areas are Numbers & Algebra (18 scored items), Measurement & Data (16 scored items), and two cross-cutting areas.
Content Area Breakdown
Numbers & Algebra (52.9% of scored items)
This is the highest-weighted area and covers: order of operations (PEMDAS), fractions, decimals, and percentages; ratio and proportion; solving linear equations; polynomials; and word problems. If you have limited study time, start here.
Measurement & Data (47.1% of scored items)
Covers: unit conversions (metric and imperial), geometric measurement (perimeter, area, volume), interpreting tables and charts, statistical measures (mean, median, mode, range), and data interpretation.
Calculator Policy
You are permitted an on-screen four-function calculator for the entire Math section. Use it strategically — for complex calculations, not mental arithmetic on simple problems.
Top Strategy Tips
- Eliminate obvious wrong answers first to improve guessing odds
- Write out your work — don't try to do multi-step problems mentally
- For word problems, underline the question before reading the passage
- Budget 1.5 minutes per question and flag difficult ones for review
- Know your metric conversions cold: nursing requires them daily
