Section-by-section structure
| Section | Total Qs | Scored | Time (min) | Sec/Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 45 | 39 | 55 | 73 |
| Math | 38 | 34 | 57 | 90 |
| Science | 50 | 44 | 60 | 72 |
| English & Language | 37 | 33 | 37 | 60 |
| Total | 170 | 150 | 209 | — |
TEAS 7 Exam Structure
TEAS 7 Exam Structure: 170 Questions in 209 Minutes (2026)
The ATI TEAS 7 is a 170-question, 209-minute computer-based exam split across four sections. Roughly 150 items are scored and 20 are unscored pilot questions. This page is the single-source fact sheet TEASAcademy keeps current to the latest ATI specification.
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170 total questions
209 minutes total
4 sections
5 question types
On-screen calculator (Math + Science)
Question types on the TEAS 7
- Multiple choice — four options, one correct. Still the majority of items.
- Multi-select — pick all that apply. No partial credit.
- Supply / fill-in — type a numeric answer (Math + Science).
- Hot-spot — click a region on a diagram (Science).
- Ordered response — drag steps into the correct sequence.
Scored vs unscored items
About 20 of the 170 items are unscored pilot questions ATI uses to test future content. Test-takers cannot identify which items are unscored, so every question must be treated as scored. Scored counts: Reading 39, Math 34, Science 44, English 33 = 150.
Calculator policy at a glance
ATI provides an embedded on-screen four-function calculator (with √, %, and memory keys) in the Math and Science sections only. No handheld, phone, or scientific calculator is permitted. Full policy: TEAS 7 calculator guide.
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Sources & references
This page is maintained by the TEASAcademy Editorial Team — ATI TEAS 7 prep specialists. Content reviewed against the current ATI TEAS specification.