ATI TEAS Math Practice Test (2024)

When approaching complex word problems like the one about "Asgard's Got Talent," follow these steps to improve your problem-solving skills:
1. Read carefully: Make sure you understand all the information given. In this case, the scoring system and Regina's specific situation.
2. Identify key information: Pick out the important numbers and relationships. Here, it's the point system and Regina's compliments.
3. Break it down: Divide the problem into smaller, manageable parts. In this example:
   • Points from judges' compliments
   • Points from family compliments
4. Use ratios: When you see relationships like "100 points for every 2 judges' compliments," think in terms of ratios. This can simplify your calculations.
5. Show your work: Write out each step of your calculation. This helps you catch errors and makes it easier to check your work.
6. Check your answer: Always verify if your final answer makes sense in the context of the problem.
7. Practice, practice, practice: The more word problems you solve, the better you'll become at recognizing patterns and applying problem-solving strategies.

Remember, math is about understanding relationships and patterns, not just memorizing formulas. Keep practicing, and you'll see improvement!

When comparing fractions, especially when there's no obvious common denominator, consider converting them to decimals. You don't always need to calculate the exact decimal - often, just the first few decimal places are enough to compare the values. This method can save time and reduce the chance of calculation errors, especially in multiple-choice questions.
Remember, you can use a calculator for these conversions.

When solving complex expressions with multiple operations, always use the PEMDAS rule (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication and Division from left to right, Addition and Subtraction from left to right)to make your work clearer and reduce mistakes:

• Tackle one operation at a time. Don't try to do multiple steps in your head.
• Write out each step clearly, even if it seems simple. This helps you track your work and spot errors.
• When dealing with fractions or decimals in your final answer, look at the answer choices. They often provide a clue about how to simplify or adjust your result. For instance, if your answer is a decimal but the choices are fractions, you'll need to convert.
• If you're stuck, try working backwards from the answer choices. Sometimes, you can identify the correct path by seeing what operations lead to the given options.
• Practice regularly with various types of problems to become more comfortable with the order of operations and to recognize common patterns in these questions.

Remember, consistency and careful step-by-step work are key to mastering these types of problems!

• Identify the target decimal place (in this case, hundredths is the second digit after the decimal point).
• Look at the digit immediately to the right of your target place.
• If this digit is 5 or greater, round up. If it's less than 5, round down.
• After rounding, all digits to the right of the target place should be zeros if shown, or can be dropped entirely.

Be careful not to confuse decimal places with significant figures - they're different concepts!

• Read the question carefully: Identify exactly what data you need to use. In this case, it's specifically asking about ages 15 through 18, not all ages shown.
• Extract the relevant data: Write down only the numbers you need. This helps you focus and avoid mistakes from irrelevant information.
• Remember the mean formula: Sum of values ÷ Number of values. Don't forget to count how many data points you're using.
• Check the units and rounding instructions: Make sure your answer is in the format requested (in this case, a percentage rounded to the nearest tenth).
• Use elimination: If you're unsure, calculate what the other answer choices represent. They often correspond to common mistakes or misinterpretations of the data.

Is your reading comprehension up to standard? TEAS 7 has a reading comprehension test.

A good strategy for analogy questions is to start by making up a short, simple sentence to connect the two words in the first analogy. For example: “A parody is satirical.” Then, you can substitute in the words from the second analogy to help you eliminate answer choices. 

When analyzing relationships between variables in a table or graph: 

• Identify the variables: Determine which is the independent variable (usually time or the factor being changed) and which is the dependent variable (the outcome being measured). 
• Look for trends: Observe how the dependent variable changes as the independent variable increases. Does it go up, down, or stay relatively constant? 
• Understand covariance: Positive covariance means both variables tend to increase together (or decrease together). Negative covariance means as one increases, the other tends to decrease.

Visualize the graph: Even if not asked to draw it, mentally picture how the data would look on a graph. Remember:  

• Independent variable goes on the x-axis 
• Dependent variable goes on the y-axis 
• Positive relationship: line slopes upward from left to right 
• Negative relationship: line slopes downward from left to right 

Be careful with terminology: Know the difference between correlation, causation, and covariance. A relationship doesn't always imply cause and effect. 

Consider all options: Read all answer choices carefully. Sometimes more than one might seem correct, but there's usually a best answer based on the specific wording. The TEAS Test also requires a high level of English language usage. Try our free English language usage test now.  

When dealing with questions about outliers and their impact on statistical measures, follow these steps:

Identify the outlier:
Look for a value that's significantly different from the others. In this case, 6 is the outlier as it's much smaller than the rest.
Mentally remove the outlier:
Visualize the dataset without the outlier: 23, 25, 27, 27, 29, 31, 36

Consider how this affects each statistical measure:

Range: Will the minimum or maximum change?
Mean: Will removing a very low or high value increase or decrease the average?
Median: Remember, the median only changes if you remove a middle value or if the number of values changes from odd to even (or vice versa).

Eliminate incorrect options:
Rule out answers that contradict your analysis.
Double-check your reasoning:
Make sure your conclusion aligns with the correct option.

Remember, outliers often have a significant impact on the mean and range, but less impact on the median, especially in larger datasets.
This systematic approach will help you tackle similar questions efficiently and accurately.