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REA's TEAS Crash Course Book + Online Practice Test Fully Revised Second Edition
Everything you need for the exam - in a fast review format!
REA's TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or anyone who wants to get a high score on this nursing school entry exam.
Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
Based on the Test of Essential Academic Skills exam and actual TEAS questions, the Crash Course covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time. Targeted, easy-to-read review chapters in outline format cover reading comprehension, English language and usage, math, biology, chemistry, physics, and more.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our author explains the structure of the TEAS, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam.
Take REA's Online Practice Exam
After studying the material in the TEAS Crash Course, go online and test what you've learned. Our practice exam features timed testing, diagnostic feedback, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the TEAS exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.
No matter how or when you prepare for the TEAS exam, REA's TEAS Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a higher score in less time!
Synopsis
REA's TEAS Crash Course Book + Online Practice Test
Fully Revised Second Edition
Everything you need for the exam - in a fast review format
REA's TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or anyone who wants to get a high score on this nursing school entry exam.
Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
Based on the Test of Essential Academic Skills exam and actual TEAS questions, the Crash Course covers only the information tested on the exam, so you can make the most of your study time. Targeted, easy-to-read review chapters in outline format cover reading comprehension, English language and usage, math, biology, chemistry, physics, and more.
Expert Test-taking Strategies
Our author explains the structure of the TEAS, so you know what to expect on test day. He also shares detailed question-level strategies and shows you the best way to answer questions. By following our expert tips and advice, you can score higher on every section of the exam.
Take REA's Online Practice Exam
After studying the material in the TEAS Crash Course, go online and test what you've learned. Our practice exam features timed testing, diagnostic feedback, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the TEAS exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.
No matter how or when you prepare for the TEAS exam, REA's TEAS Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can get a higher score in less time
Synopsis
Study only what you need to know…
TEAS® CRASH COURSE®
Make the most of your study time
Your time is important to you.
Dont spend endless hours poring through page after page of textbook-style content review, and dont go in circles taking one practice test after another. REAs TEAS Crash Course boils it all down for you in one compact book, allowing you to stay focused and efficient.
TEAS is a basic skills test, so the best way to raise your score is by brushing up on essential skills in reading, math, science, and English/language usage. Then, put those skills to work with our full-length online practice test.
Dont crash and burn. Use REAs TEAS Crash Course, and youll be on your way to the nursing school of your choice.
Study only what you need to know. REAs TEAS Crash Course®…Its about time.
• For the time-crunched studier or anyone needing a refresher
• Covers only the material tested on the exam
• Pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and improve your score
• Focus your study and make the most of your time
• Boost your confidence
Book + Online
Online REA Study Center—full-length practice exam, timed testing, automatic scoring, powerful diagnostics, detailed explanations of answers
About the Author
Daniel Greenberg has been a writer in the educational field for more than 20 years, developing dozens of practical workbooks that make Science, Math, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Skills, History, and other subjects both fun and educational. Mr. Greenbergs op-eds and graphic art have appeared in The Washington Post and The New York Times as well as on BBC radio.
Table of Contents
About This Book
A Note from Our Author
About Our Author
Acknowledgments
About Research & Education Association
Chapter 1 Taking the TEAS
1.1 The TEAS: A Snapshot
1.2 Is Nursing for You?
1.3 General Test-Taking Strategy
1.4 Setting Up a Study Plan
1.5 Test Strategies for Specific Question Types
A. Reading Comprehension Passages
B. Math Word Problems and Problem Solving
C. Problem Solving Dos and Donts
D. Grammar Question Type: Which Sentence Is Written Correctly?
E. Science Graphics
Chapter 2 Reading Comprehension
2.1 Reading Skills
A. Main Idea Skills: Overview
B. Authors Purpose: Overview
C. Facts, Opinions, Biases, Stereotypes: Overview
D. Text Structure: Overview
E. Conclusions, Inferences, Predictions: Overview
F. Types of Texts: Overview
G. Passage 1: Problems
H. Passage 2: Problems
2.2 Strategies for Reading Printed Documents
A. Types: Overview
B. Reading Forms and Bills: Problems
C. Reading Printed Documents: Labels: Problems
2.3 Directions
A. Following Directions: Overview
B. Following Directions: Problems
2.4 Comparison
A. Overview
B. Problems
2.5 Graphic Representations
A. Overview
B. Maps: Problems
C. Weight Scales: Problems
D. Graphs: Problems
Chapter 3 English and Language Usage
3.1 Parts of Speech
A. Nouns and Verbs
B. Pronouns
C. Adjectives and Adverbs
D. Prepositions
3.2 Sentences
A. Subjects and Predicates
B. Types of Sentence and Voice
C. Clauses and Phrases
D. Sentence Errors
E. Sentence Agreement
3.3 Punctuation and Capitalization
A. Commas and Periods
B. Apostrophes and Quotation Marks
C. Colons, Semicolons, Hyphens, and Dashes
D. Capitalization
3.4 Spelling and Vocabulary
A. Frequently Misspelled Words
B. Context Clues
3.5 Common Errors: Who and Whom, Lay and Lie
Chapter 4 Math
4.1 Number Facts
A. Place Value
4.2 Basic Operations with Whole Numbers
A. Addition and Subtraction
B. Multiplication and Division
4.3 Estimation
A. Rounding
B. Mental Math
C. Roman Numerals
4.4 Positive and Negative Numbers
A. Ranking
B. Adding and Subtracting Integers
C. Multiplying and Dividing Integers
4.5 Fractions and Mixed Numbers
A. Lowest Common Denominator
B. Simplifying Fractions
C. Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
D. Ranking Fractions
4.6 Basic Operations with Fractions
A. Adding and Subtracting
B. Multiplying and Dividing
4.7 Decimals
A. Place Value
B. Adding and Subtracting
C. Multiplication and Division
4.8 Percentages
A. Expressing Percentages
B. Three Types of Percentage Problems
Chapter 5 Algebra Topics
5.1 Variables and Expressions
A. Simplifying Expressions
B. Properties
C. Evaluating Expressions
D. Order of Operations (PEMDAS)
E. Like Terms
F. Factoring and the FOIL Method
5.2 Equations
A. Basic Equation Solution Method
B. Ratios and Proportions
5.3 Measurement
A. English (Standard) System
B. Metric System
C. Conversion between Metric and Standard Systems
5.4 Data
A. Graphs
B. Mean, Median, and Mode
5.5 Absolute Value, Inequalities, Powers and Roots,and Area
A. Absolute Value
B. Inequalities
C. Powers and Roots
D. Areas and Perimeters
Chapter 6 Life Science
6.1 Cells
A. Cell Features
B. Cells in the Laboratory: Serial Dilution of Bacteria
6.2 Cell Structure
6.3 Biological Molecules
A. Key Molecules
B. Nutrition
6.4 Cell Structure and Activity
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Sexual Reproduction and Development
D. Cell Transport
E. Cells as Building Blocks
6.5 Body Systems
A. The Circulatory System
B. The Digestive System
C. The Respiratory System
D. The Musculoskeletal System
E. The Nervous System
F. The Immune System
G. The Endocrine System
H. The Excretory System
6.6 Biochemistry and Genetics
A. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
B. DNA and Proteins
C. Mutations and Evolution
D. Mendelian Genetics
6.7 Ecology
A. Ecological Topics
Chapter 7 Physical Science
7.1 Experimental Procedure
A. Hypothesis Testing
B. Validity and Reliability
C. Scientific Notation
7.2 Forms of Matter
A. Elements and Compounds
B. Trends in the Periodic Table
C. Chemical Bonds
7.3 Chemical Reactions
A. Energy of Reaction
B. Reaction Types
C. Balanced Equations
7.4 Phases of Matter
A. Phases
B. Density and Buoyancy
7.5 Proportionality and Gas Laws
A. Proportionality
B. Gas Laws
7.6 Solutions
A. Physical Changes, Chemical Changes, and Mixtures
B. Solubility and Concentration
C. Moles
D. Molarity
E. Acids and Bases
7.7 Motion
A. Displacement, Speed, and Velocity
B. Acceleration
C. Gravity
D. Newtons Laws and Force
E. Gravitational Force
F. Momentum
G. Conservation of Momentum
7.8 Energy and Work
A. Work
B. Potential Energy
C. Kinetic Energy
7.9 Electricity
A. Charge and Current
B. Series and Parallel Circuits
Periodic Table
Glossary
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