About HESI A2 Mathematics
The HESI A2 Mathematics exam is a section of the HESI Admission Assessment (A2) used by nursing schools and allied health programs to assess your competency in basic mathematical skills. These skills are necessary for tasks like medication dosage calculations, interpreting test results, and understanding medical research data.
Here’s a breakdown of the HESI A2 Mathematics exam:
- Content Covered: The exam focuses on fundamental math concepts frequently encountered in healthcare settings, including:
- Basic Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
- Percentages: Calculating percentages, converting between percentages and decimals/fractions.
- Ratios and Proportions: Setting up and solving proportions, applying ratios to solve word problems.
- Algebra Basics: Solving linear equations for one variable, understanding basic algebraic expressions.
- Measurement and Conversions: Converting between metric and US customary measurement systems.
- Basic Geometry: Area and perimeter calculations for common shapes (rectangles, circles).
- Number of Questions: There are typically 50 multiple-choice questions on the A2 exam dedicated to Mathematics.
- Time Limit: The time limit for this section varies depending on the institution administering the exam. Be sure to check with your school for specifics.
- Scoring: There is no official pass or fail score for the HESI A2 exam itself. Schools set their own minimum score requirements for each section, including Mathematics.