The TEAS 7 Math section has 38 total questions (34 scored, 4 unscored) and a 57-minute time limit — about 90 seconds per question, the most generous pace of any section on the exam. It covers two content areas: Numbers & Algebra and Measurement & Data. A basic four-function on-screen calculator is provided, but it has no fraction or scientific functions, so you still need to know how to work with fractions and set up formulas by hand.
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TEAS 7 Math Content Breakdown
| Content Area | Approx. Questions | Core Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers & Algebra | ~23 | Order of operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportions, linear equations, word problems |
| Measurement & Data | ~9–11 | Metric conversions, reading graphs/tables/charts, basic dosage calculations |
Numbers & Algebra is the heaviest-tested area in Math, so word problems involving fractions, percentages, and ratios deserve the bulk of your review time.
Key Topics to Master
1. Order of Operations
Standard PEMDAS/GEMDAS rules — parentheses, exponents, multiplication/division (left to right), addition/subtraction (left to right).
2. Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
Converting between the three formats, adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, and calculating percentage increase/decrease. Since the calculator has no fraction function, you need to do fraction arithmetic by hand or convert to decimals confidently.
3. Ratios & Proportions
Setting up and solving proportions (cross-multiplication) — this skill directly underlies dosage calculation questions, which nursing programs care about most.
4. Linear Equations & Word Problems
Solving for an unknown variable and translating word problems into equations. Expect real-world scenarios (e.g., comparing costs, rates, or quantities).
5. Metric Conversions
Converting within the metric system (mL to L, mg to g, cm to m) is essential — healthcare relies on metric units, so this is a favorite TEAS topic and a preview of clinical math you'll use in nursing school.
6. Reading Graphs, Tables & Charts
Extracting and interpreting data from bar graphs, line graphs, and tables — a straightforward category if you practice reading axes and labels carefully under time pressure.
7. Basic Dosage Calculations
Simple medication dosage problems using ratios and proportions (e.g., "the doctor orders X mg; the medication comes in Y mg per mL — how many mL do you administer?"). These questions matter disproportionately to nursing programs because they preview real clinical math.
Formulas Worth Memorizing
Since the on-screen calculator is basic, memorize these before test day:
- Percentage change: (New Value − Original Value) ÷ Original Value × 100
- Proportion setup: a/b = c/d → solve by cross-multiplication (a × d = b × c)
- Basic dosage calculation: Desired dose ÷ Available dose × Quantity = Amount to administer
- Common metric conversions: 1,000 mg = 1 g · 1,000 mL = 1 L · 100 cm = 1 m
Study Strategy
- Master fraction and percentage arithmetic by hand — don't rely on the calculator, since it can't handle fractions.
- Drill dosage calculation problems specifically. They combine ratios, proportions, and metric conversions — three high-yield skills in one question type.
- Practice reading graphs quickly. These questions are usually the fastest points on the section if you're comfortable with the format.
- Time yourself. At 90 seconds per question, pacing practice matters as much as raw content knowledge. TEAS Academy's Math practice test includes Exam Mode for realistic timed practice and instant rationales for every question.