Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

SHORT VERSION I will start by saying this book WORKS! It is worth EVERY penny and does prepare you very well for the TEAS Test! I strongly recommend this book to anyone preparing for their TEAS Test (why else would you buy it). I studied with this book for less than 10 days (I didn't even study everyday), and I passed my test this morning. That is my short version - I will explain WHY the book is so effective below: LONG VERSION I am a college-level instructor myself, and so I like to think that I know what methods are effective when it comes to test preparation and studying. This book is designed to help you pass the TEAS Test - not just memorize the material - which is why it is so effective. About one-half of the book is teaching material, and the other half are practice tests. Their explanations of the subjects are simple, clear, and understandable. They include video links and most of their videos are just as clear - they have hired some decent instructors. The real shining, aspect of the book is how the practice tests are formatted. They clearly outline how many questions will be on the test and how much time you have, allowing you to "dry run" the test. Their answer key not only gives you the correct answer but also an explanation - this saves you from having to flip all the way back to the material to find the reason you missed a question - you are learning every time you use the book. Mometrix really thought it through. They include 3 practice tests in the book with 2 more available online (these I didn't use myself). This is important since the TEAS Test is different every time, you need to be exposed to as many different questions as possible. In fact, several of the questions from the book appeared word-for-word on the test and most of them were the same types of questions. My science and math scores were pathetic when I started and got better after just a few hours. I tested myself to make sure I wasn't just memorizing the answers to the tests - nope, I was learning more and more every time I studied. The book works - they got the formula down. They combine EXCELLENT TEACHING with proper TEST PREPARATION - you will not be blind going into the TEAS Test. You will know exactly how to tackle it. The TEAS Test is a beast, however. So, the book is NOT PERFECT. But, it does prepare you extremely well and it still worth 5 stars in my opinion. That is the end of the long version of my review. I thought I might also share some ADVICE on the TEAS Test itself: ADVICE ON THE TEAS TEST The Reading Section is not too difficult at all - the book prepares you very well for this section. Take your time, READ EVERYTHING. The biggest challenge is that it is tedious. But, these are EASY POINTS. So, STUDY WELL for the Reading but if it isn't your weakness, you can afford to spend more time on others. The Math Section is not very difficult at all - the book might even over prepare you for it. There is plenty of time to double check your work and these can be EASY POINTS. In my experience, math is one of my weaknesses and my highest score was math - go figure. Despite this, if math is your weakness, STUDY HARD. Since there are only 36 questions, a missed answer costs you a lot more. The Science Section was BRUTAL - which is saying a lot because anatomy is my strength. The reason why is because there are SO MANY different things they could ask you and every question is random and not connected to each other - its a complete random grab bag.The book prepares you AS BEST IT CAN and the things it does teach, you will remember and understand well. STUDY HARD. The Language Section is DECEIVING and SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON HEAVILY, even if Reading is your strength. Language and English usage is easily misunderstood and can be incredibly confusing. Many questions seem relative and opinionated but there are rules to English just as precise as Math - but, again, they are easily misunderstood. It is also deceiving since there are only 28 questions - this makes errors more costly and they are NOT easy points. This book not only teaches well but it lets you know what to expect - after going through it, you'll have a decent idea of how you will do (although the Science is a wild card). If Reading is NOT your weakness, I would suggest studying for Language, then Science, then Math, and then Reading. Read one section, or part of one section, then take that section's part of the first practice test. Next day, read more, then take the second test (this will ensure that you're not just memorizing test answers). Then, finish the section and take the third test. Start a new section and repeat while taking all the sections you have in the past. Anytime you answer a question you're not 100% sure about, mark it and read the explanation whether you got it or not. By the end of it, you'll be very well prepared for the actual test. This was long but I hope it was helpful. Good luck!