EVAN SAYS:
“The Upper Level test is 90% similar to the Middle Level, which is why some books blend the prep together. The test is worthwhile because it ensures that students know their basics for high school.
A kink to the ISEE overall is how you are evaluated via stanine scoring, meaning each section you score in the 1-9 range, which is derived from an arbitrary three-digit score, based on your percentile compared to all the other test takers. Don't worry, I'm confused too."
MATERIALS ADVICE:
“Christa Abbott's 'Success' books on all levels of the ISEE test are a revelation, mixing each test concept with realistic sample questions as well as separate sections for proven test strategies. I even use her books on students not taking the ISEE, but whom I want to make sure did not miss a basic concept in school. The Tutorverse book is good for students who crave tons of practice questions, because the ERB, the writers of the ISEE, rarely release official material. Finally, I threw in a Kaplan ISEE/SSAT book in case you were taking the SSAT.”
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ABOUT THE TEST
Sections:
Verbal Reasoning (40 Questions / 20 Minutes)
Quantitative Reasoning (37 Questions / 35 Minutes)
Reading Comprehension (36 Questions / 35 Minutes)
Mathematics Achievement (47 Questions / 40 Minutes)
Essay (30 Minutes)
Frequency: Throughout the year, but most take it in the late fall / early winter. You can take it multiple times in other seasons, but most students take it once.