The four sections, in exam order

The TEAS 7 always runs the same four sections in the same order, and every section mixes scored questions with a handful of unscored pilot items. Here is what each section actually covers.

Reading - 45 questions, 55 minutes

• Key Ideas & Details: main ideas, supporting details, topic vs central theme.
• Craft & Structure: author purpose, tone, text structure, point of view.
• Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: arguments, claims, evidence, and drawing conclusions.
• Passages span informational and persuasive texts plus graphics like tables and maps.

Mathematics - 38 questions, 57 minutes

• Numbers & Algebra: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, basic equations, word problems.
• Measurement & Data: units and conversion, perimeter/area/volume, averages, charts and graphs.
• A four-function on-screen calculator is available for this section only.

Science - 50 questions, 60 minutes, the widest syllabus

• Human Anatomy & Physiology: body systems, structures and basic functions - the largest share.
• Biology: cells, genetics, DNA basics, heredity.
• Chemistry: atoms, molecules, bonds, the periodic table, basic reactions and the metric system.
• Scientific Reasoning: experimental design, variables, interpreting results.

English & Language Usage - 37 questions, 37 minutes

• Conventions of Standard English: grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, spelling.
• Knowledge of Language: tone, clarity, style and word choice.
• Vocabulary Acquisition: roots, prefixes, suffixes, context-based meaning.

Questions you cannot tell apart

Twenty of the 170 questions are unscored pilot items distributed across the sections. They are formatted identically to scored items, so you should answer every question with the same effort - there is no way to identify pilots, and guessing is free (no penalty).

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Last verified: 29 September 2026. Structure, timing and scoring facts are sourced from ATI's published exam materials and help center; always confirm details with your test site on the day.