LibGuides: TEAS Test : Reading

About the Reading Test

Each subject category in the TEAS Test has a separate time limit. The Reading section is 55 minutes, and is comprised of 45 questions that cover three areas:

Main ideas and supporting information-- i.e., key ideas and details
Passage organization-- i.e., craft and structure
Synthesis of information-- i.e., integration of knowledge and ideas

Texas State Technical College Librarian Amanda Suiters has developed an outstanding TEAS research guide. The following is her work and is used with permission.

Click here to see tabs for:

Key Ideas and Details
Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

The tabs contain review videos and websites that have key skills and information, practice problems with single reading passages, flashcards to help study, and practice tests based on the types of questions you'll see on the test.

Finding the Topic or Subject of a Written Work

Finding the Topic and Subject in Written Work-- watch a short video and practice a few questions (with answers) to better grasp how to find a topic and subject in written work. This content was created by Houston Community College. Practice questions are made accessible by Austin Community College.

Additional Reading Resources

This video content lives on the Austin Community College webpage and was developed by the Houston Community College.

Identifying the Topic/Theme
The ability to correctly identify the topic or theme of a reading is an important skill. To practice your skills in this area, please review this link.
Main Ideas
The ability to correctly identify the main idea of any reading passage is critical to your success on the TEAS. This link will help you understand how to do this best and help you practice.
Inferences
Inferences are conclusions that are reached without a direct statement or explanation. To practice this skill set, be sure to review this page.