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The ISEE (independent school entrance examination) is a multiple choice standardized test administered by the educational records bureau (ERB) and is mainly used as an admission test for independent schools. The test comes in three different levels (ISEE upper level test, middle level, and lower level), and has five sections:
ISEE Levels | Subjects | Grade Level | Time Limit +number of questions |
ISEE Upper Level Exam | Students in grades 8-11 for admission to grades 9-12 |
160 minutes 160 questions + Essay |
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ISEE Middle Level Exam | Students in grades 6-7 for admission to grades 7-8 |
160 minutes 160 questions + Essay |
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ISEE Lower Level Exam | Students in grades 4-5 for admission to grades 5-6 |
140 minutes 127 questions + Essay |
The key to any test preparation is not to come in cold - the more authentic practice you can get, the more comfortable and prepared you'll feel when you take the ISEE. Start well in advance with understanding the test questions, using practice tests and sample questions. Remember to be consistent with your study.
Preparing for the ISEE requires a strategic approach that includes understanding the test format, practicing regularly with relevant materials, and developing effective test-taking strategies. Here are comprehensive steps and resources to help you prepare for the ISEE, specifically for the Middle Level and Upper Level.
To make sure that your child does as well as possible on the ISEE test day, preparation is essential. TestPrep-Online offers a collection of practice packs to help your child feel more comfortable and more confident with the test material. Access our sample tests, and practice with questions and explanations for every section of the test.
Develop effective strategies for different types of questions in the ISEE:
1. Reading Comprehension Strategies: Skimming, annotating, summarizing, and identifying main ideas.
2. Math Problem Solving Techniques: Strategies for word problems, geometry, algebra, and quantitative reasoning.
3. Essay Writing Strategies: Outlining, organizing your thoughts, and responding effectively to the prompt.
Proper time management is critical to success on the ISEE. Practice tests can help:
1. Develop pacing strategies: Learn to allocate appropriate time for each section and question type.
2. Prioritize questions: Identify questions to skip or return to when time is short.
3. Build stamina: Practice tests will help you build the stamina needed to maintain focus and concentration throughout the exam.
While guessing should be a last resort, it's important to have a strategic approach to guessing on the ISEE:
1. Eliminate obvious incorrect answers: Cross out answer choices that are clearly incorrect.
2. Look for patterns: Identify patterns or relationships that can help you narrow down the choices.
3. Use the process of elimination: Systematically eliminate answer choices until you're left with the most plausible option(s).
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The ISEE is considered a difficult test. because it is used as an admission test to private schools it sets a high benchmark that students have to pass in order to be accepted. that's why it is crucial to be prepared as possible to testing day.
Students can not bring any papers, rulers, calculators, or cell phones into the ISEE exam room.
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