ERB Study Skills and Test Preparation 2

Question 1

Which active reading strategy is most helpful when preparing for ERB reading sections?

Accepted Answer

Annotate key ideas, underline main points, and ask questions

Answer

Annotating text by underlining key ideas and writing brief notes helps readers track main ideas and return efficiently to important details.

Question 2

What should a student do the night before the ERB ISEE test to perform best?

Accepted Answer

Get a full night of sleep and review light notes

Answer

Rest is critical for cognitive performance — sleeping well the night before ensures better focus, memory retrieval, and problem-solving ability on test day.

Question 3

On the ERB ISEE, which of the following best describes a 'stanine score'?

Accepted Answer

A score on a 9-point scale comparing students nationally

Answer

Stanine scores range from 1 to 9 and indicate how a student's performance compares to a national reference group of same-age peers.

Question 4

What is the benefit of using process of elimination on ISEE multiple-choice questions?

Accepted Answer

It increases the probability of choosing correctly by removing wrong answers

Answer

Eliminating clearly wrong answer choices narrows the options and improves the odds of selecting the correct answer even when uncertain.

Question 5

How should students approach an ERB math question they find very difficult?

Accepted Answer

Make a best guess, mark it, and return if time allows

Answer

Since the ISEE has no guessing penalty, students should make an educated guess, flag the item, and return to it if they have remaining time.

ERB - Educational Records Bureau Practice Test

ERB - Educational Records Bureau Practice Test

ERB Study Skills and Test Preparation 2