The Reading portion contains approximately 150 questions.. It is divided into three main sections:

Reading Comprehension

• Main Idea
• Supporting Details
• Words in Context
• Author's Purpose/Intent
• Fact and Opinion
• Drawing Conclusions and Making Inferences
• Summarizing
• Author's Tone

Vocabulary

• Basic health-care vocabulary
• General Knowledge
• Strategies: Context
• Strategies: Word Parts

Grammar 

• Use grammar for a stylistic effect and to enhance clarity in writing.
• Apply subject-verb agreement rules.
• Apply pronoun-antecedent agreement rules.
• Identify and use different parts of speech (e.g., possessives, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs).
• Use dialog correctly.
• Apply the rules of capitalization.
• Apply the rules of ellipses, commas, semicolons, colons, hyphens, and parentheses.
• Apply the rules of quotation marks and apostrophes. 

The Math portion contains approximately 50 questions.

Basic Math

• Computation with Whole Numbers
• Decimals
• Fractions
• Percents
• Converting Among Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
• Ratios and Proportions
• Solving Problems Using Algebra
• Time and Roman Numerals
• Measurement Conversion

The Science portion contains approximately 100 questions.. 

Biology

• Explain the process of natural selection and adaptation.
• Explain the biological classification system.
• Identify parts of a cell and its function (e.g., energy production, transportation of molecules, waste disposal, synthesis of new molecules, storage of genetic material).
• Identify the structure and function of cellular organelles.
• Explain that cells can differentiate.
• Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
• Compare and contrast photosynthesis and respiration.
• Describe the structures and functions of nucleic acids, to include DNA and RNA.
• Explain that changes in DNA (mutations) occur spontaneously at low rates, and that only mutations in the germ cell can create the variation that changes an organism’s offspring.
• Describe how RNA and DNA are involved in cell replication.
• Explain that heredity information is stored in genes. 
• Compare and contrast chromosomes, genes, proteins, RNA, and DNA.
• Describe the differences between phenotypes and genotypes.
• Apply Mendel’s laws of genetics and the Punnett square.

Anatomy and Physiology

• Describe the functions of the circulatory system.
• Describe the functions of the digestive system.
• Describe the functions of the nervous system.
• Describe the functions of the respiratory system.
• Describe the functions of the immune system.
• Describe the general anatomy and physiology of a human.
• Explain that populations grow or decline through the combined effects of births and deaths, and through emigration and immigration.
• Identify various factors that influence birth rates and fertility rates. 

Physics 

Note: Only a few programs will require you to include the Physics module on your A2 test.

• Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, and Friction
• Momentum
• Newton's Laws
• Linear and Rotational Motion
• Kinetic and Potential Energy
• Force of Attraction
• Density and Buoyancy
• Wave Classification and Theory
• Optics
• Static Electricity
• Electric Fields and Charges
• Currents, Voltage, and Resistance

Chemistry 

• Identify the sun as the major external source of energy.
• Balance and identify important chemical reactions, including oxidation/reduction and acid/base reactions.
• Identify the purpose of catalysts.
• Recognize that enzymes are protein molecules.
• Use pH scale to identify acid and base solutions.
• Identify chemical bonds between atoms in common molecules (e.g., common hydrocarbons).
• State the chemical properties of water.
• Distinguish among kinetic energy, potential energy, and other energy contained by a field.
• Identify the measurable properties of atoms, including mass and electrical charge.
• Identify protons, neutrons, and electrons as major components of an atom.
• Explain that chemical bonds result when electrons are shared or transferred between atoms.
• Explain the physical and chemical patterns within the Periodic Table of Elements.
• Explain the difference of the atoms or molecules in liquids, gases, and solids.
• Compare and contrast evaporation, vaporization, and condensation. 

The Personal Assessment portion contains approximately 19 questions.. 

Learning Styles

• A series of questions that are designed to identify a student's preferred learning style: Visual, auditory, or kinesthetic

Personality Style

This module is designed to evaluate a student's personality traits.  It consists of a series of questions that are designed to assess various personality traits such as conscientiousness, agreeableness, openness, extraversion, and neuroticism.

The Critical Thinking portion contains approximately 30 questions.. 

Critical Thinking

Questions are designed to assess a student's ability to think logically, reason effectively, and apply critical thinking skills in very specific real-world situations.  

• Analyze and evaluate information
• Make inferences and deductions
• Draw conclusions based on given scenarios
• Interpret graphs and charts
• Understand statistical data
• Analyze written passages.