TEAS Exam History
TEAS V Test: What It Was and What Replaced It
If you found an old book, PDF, or quiz labeled TEAS V, pause before you build your whole study plan around it. TEAS V was real, but it belongs to an older exam era. Current nursing applicants usually need the ATI TEAS Version 7.
What was the TEAS V test?
The TEAS V test was the fifth edition of the Test of Essential Academic Skills, an admissions exam used by many nursing and allied health programs. Like the current TEAS, it measured readiness in four academic areas: reading, mathematics, science, and English and language usage.
The confusing part is the name. Students search for "teas-v-test," "TEAS VI," "TEAS 6," and "ATI TEAS" as if they are all active choices at checkout. In real admissions life, your school decides which version it accepts. For most current applicants, the version to prepare for is ATI TEAS Version 7.
TEAS V release, retirement, and replacement timeline
ATI materials show TEAS V as the fifth-edition resource for students testing before August 31, 2016. After that transition, students moved to the ATI TEAS Sixth Edition, commonly called TEAS 6 or, by some students, TEAS VI. ATI TEAS Version 7 was released on June 3, 2022 and is the current version discussed in ATI Version 7 materials.
| Exam era | Common name | What students should know |
|---|---|---|
| Before Aug. 31, 2016 | TEAS V | Older fifth-edition test and study manual era. |
| 2016 to 2022 | ATI TEAS, TEAS 6, or TEAS VI | Sixth-edition era that replaced TEAS V. |
| June 3, 2022 onward | ATI TEAS Version 7 | Current version with updated blueprint and alternate item types. |
TEAS V features students still ask about
TEAS V prep materials focused on the same broad academic subjects that still matter: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. The official TEAS V study manual included instructional material, practice problems, answer explanations, comprehensive practice tests, and a glossary.
Reading
Comprehension, details, inference, and passage-based reasoning.
Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra basics, measurement, fractions, ratios, and proportions.
Science
Foundational science topics for health science applicants.
English
Grammar, word usage, sentence structure, and standard written English.
TEAS VI, TEAS 6, and TEAS 7: what replaced TEAS V?
The version after TEAS V was the ATI TEAS Sixth Edition. Many students call it TEAS 6. Some search for TEAS VI because VI is the Roman numeral for six, but schools and ATI materials often use "ATI TEAS" or "ATI TEAS Version 7" for current guidance.
TEAS Version 7 kept the four-section structure but updated the blueprint. It includes 170 total questions, 209 minutes, 150 scored items, 20 unscored items, and alternate item types such as multiple select, fill-in-the-blank numeric response, ordered response, and hot spots.
For the current topic list, read What Is on the TEAS Test? .
Should you use TEAS V practice questions today?
Old TEAS V practice can still warm up basic skills. A fraction problem is still a fraction problem. A main idea question is still a main idea question. But it should be backup practice, not your main source.
- Use current TEAS Version 7 materials first.
- Check whether the practice matches current sections and timing.
- Do not rely on old science emphasis if your current weak area is Version 7 biology or chemistry.
- Practice current alternate item types, not only old multiple-choice questions.
- Confirm your nursing program accepts your test version before registering.
Study for the TEAS version schools use now
NurseDive keeps your prep pointed at current TEAS expectations: science, math, reading, English, timing, and score improvement without getting tangled in old exam names.
Current Blueprint
Focus on ATI TEAS Version 7 topics and question styles.
Practice That Transfers
Build skills that matter on the real test, not just old worksheets.
Score-Focused Review
Use weak-topic practice to make your next score more predictable.
Frequently asked questions
Is the TEAS V test still used?
No. TEAS V is an older version. Current applicants should usually prepare for ATI TEAS Version 7 unless a school gives different written instructions.
What replaced the TEAS V test?
TEAS V was followed by the ATI TEAS Sixth Edition, often called TEAS 6 or TEAS VI. ATI TEAS Version 7 later became the current version.
Is TEAS VI the same as TEAS 6?
In student searches, yes, TEAS VI usually means TEAS 6 because VI is the Roman numeral for six. For registration, use the exact version name your school and ATI provide.
Should I buy a TEAS V study guide now?
For a current TEAS date, no. Choose current ATI TEAS Version 7 prep unless your school specifically tells you otherwise.