NLN NEX MATH ENTRANCE EXAM 2026 (REAL
EXAM) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION | JUST
RELEASED
What is the total number of items in the Mathematics section of the
NEX?
45 items (40 operational and 5 pretest).
What is the time allotment for each test in the NEX?
60 minutes.
How are unanswered items scored in the NEX?
Unanswered items are counted as incorrect.
What percentage of the total items in the Verbal Ability section are
operational?
Approximately 86% (50 out of 58 items).
What major change was made to the time allotment from the PAX to the
NEX?
The time allotment increased from 40 minutes per section to 60 minutes
per section.
,What type of test delivery method is used in the NEX?
Modified Linear-On-The-Fly Test.
What is the purpose of pretest items in the NEX?
Pretest items help deepen the item bank to increase test security.
How many items are in the Science section of the NEX?
60 items (55 operational and 5 pretest).
What was a significant change in the Science test content from PAX to
NEX?
Physics items were removed from the NEX.
What is the target average item difficulty level for the NEX?
0.63.
What is the composite score range for the NEX?
0 to 300.
What does the composite score in the NEX represent?
It is computed as the summation of percentile ranks from each section,
weighted equally.
,What is the main focus of the changes made to the NEX?
To reflect academic abilities needed for success in a nursing program.
What is the percentage of operational items in the Mathematics section
of the NEX?
Approximately 89% (40 out of 45 items).
What is the significance of the coaching reports in the NEX?
They provide meaningful interpretation and use of scores for student
remediation.
What type of proctoring is allowed for the NEX?
Both onsite and virtual proctoring.
What does the NEX use to ensure test security?
Pretest items and modified test delivery methods.
How many items assess Word Knowledge in the NEX?
25 items.
What is the purpose of the NLN Assessment Service Division?
To ensure continuous improvement of nursing entrance assessments.
, What is the significance of the changes made to the student reports in
the NEX?
They provide meaningful interpretation of scores relative to the norming
population.
What is the target average discrimination index for items in the NEX?
0.40.
What is the new structure of the Mathematics test in the NEX?
Includes Numbers & Operations, Conversions, Algebra, Mathematical
Concepts, and Geometry.
What is the total number of scored items across all sections in the NEX?
145 scored items.
What does the term 'speededness' refer to in the context of the NEX?
The effect of time pressure on test performance.
What is the role of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the development of
the NEX?
To provide input and feedback on exam content and structure.
What does the NLN Test Development Process aim to promote?
Valid score interpretation and minimize the impact of construct
irrelevance.
EXAM) | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | UPDATED VERSION | JUST
RELEASED
What is the total number of items in the Mathematics section of the
NEX?
45 items (40 operational and 5 pretest).
What is the time allotment for each test in the NEX?
60 minutes.
How are unanswered items scored in the NEX?
Unanswered items are counted as incorrect.
What percentage of the total items in the Verbal Ability section are
operational?
Approximately 86% (50 out of 58 items).
What major change was made to the time allotment from the PAX to the
NEX?
The time allotment increased from 40 minutes per section to 60 minutes
per section.
,What type of test delivery method is used in the NEX?
Modified Linear-On-The-Fly Test.
What is the purpose of pretest items in the NEX?
Pretest items help deepen the item bank to increase test security.
How many items are in the Science section of the NEX?
60 items (55 operational and 5 pretest).
What was a significant change in the Science test content from PAX to
NEX?
Physics items were removed from the NEX.
What is the target average item difficulty level for the NEX?
0.63.
What is the composite score range for the NEX?
0 to 300.
What does the composite score in the NEX represent?
It is computed as the summation of percentile ranks from each section,
weighted equally.
,What is the main focus of the changes made to the NEX?
To reflect academic abilities needed for success in a nursing program.
What is the percentage of operational items in the Mathematics section
of the NEX?
Approximately 89% (40 out of 45 items).
What is the significance of the coaching reports in the NEX?
They provide meaningful interpretation and use of scores for student
remediation.
What type of proctoring is allowed for the NEX?
Both onsite and virtual proctoring.
What does the NEX use to ensure test security?
Pretest items and modified test delivery methods.
How many items assess Word Knowledge in the NEX?
25 items.
What is the purpose of the NLN Assessment Service Division?
To ensure continuous improvement of nursing entrance assessments.
, What is the significance of the changes made to the student reports in
the NEX?
They provide meaningful interpretation of scores relative to the norming
population.
What is the target average discrimination index for items in the NEX?
0.40.
What is the new structure of the Mathematics test in the NEX?
Includes Numbers & Operations, Conversions, Algebra, Mathematical
Concepts, and Geometry.
What is the total number of scored items across all sections in the NEX?
145 scored items.
What does the term 'speededness' refer to in the context of the NEX?
The effect of time pressure on test performance.
What is the role of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the development of
the NEX?
To provide input and feedback on exam content and structure.
What does the NLN Test Development Process aim to promote?
Valid score interpretation and minimize the impact of construct
irrelevance.
