ISEE Cheat Sheet 2026

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160 questions
160 min time limit
70.00% to pass
  1. When a number is divided by four. The result is divided by three, resulting in a final score of two. What was the original number? โ†’ 24
  2. RESILIENT most nearly means โ€” โ†’ adaptable
  3. What identification is generally required of a student on ISEE test day? โ†’ Approved photo or school-verified identification per ERB policy
  4. Solve for y: y/4 = 9. โ†’ 36
  5. A summary of a passage should include: โ†’ The main idea and key points
  6. The _____ conditions in the remote village made it difficult for aid workers to deliver supplies. โ†’ Inhospitable
  7. Which level of the ISEE is designed for students applying to grades 5 and 6? โ†’ Lower Level
  8. A circle has a radius of 5. What is its diameter? โ†’ 10
  9. A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed? โ†’ 50 mph
  10. Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe? โ†’ The cat's toy is missing.
  11. The average of three numbers is 14. If two of the numbers are 10 and 16, what is the third? โ†’ 16
  12. Which two scored sections specifically assess reasoning rather than achievement on the ISEE? โ†’ Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning
  13. What ethical standards guide ISEE professionals in their work? โ†’ Integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional competence in all engagements
  14. Which sentence contains a grammatical error? โ†’ Each of the students have completed their assignments.
  15. What is the value of โˆš81? โ†’ 9
  16. EPHEMERAL is most nearly the same in meaning as: โ†’ Temporary
  17. The politician's _____ speech inspired the audience to take action on environmental issues. โ†’ Compelling
  18. OBSCURE most nearly means โ€” โ†’ unclear
  19. What is the volume of a cube with edge length 4? โ†’ 64
  20. Which section of the ISEE is always administered last? โ†’ The essay
  21. Select the word that best completes the sentence: The scientist's _____ research methods ensured her results were reliable and reproducible. โ†’ Rigorous
  22. What does it mean to 'read between the lines'? โ†’ To understand implied meanings that are not directly stated in the text
  23. Quantitative comparison items appear in the ISEE Quantitative Reasoning section starting at which level? โ†’ Middle and Upper Levels
  24. If a passage says a policy 'had unintended consequences,' the reader can conclude the results were: โ†’ Not what was expected
  25. What is the recommended approach when a student is unsure of an answer near the time limit? โ†’ Make an educated guess since there is no penalty
  26. When a reading question asks about the author's tone, where should you look? โ†’ Word choice and descriptive language in the passage
  27. What does a percentile rank of 75 on the ISEE indicate? โ†’ The student scored higher than 75% of the norm group
  28. A triangle has angles measuring 45ยฐ and 90ยฐ. What is the measure of the third angle? โ†’ 45ยฐ
  29. A tutor should note that Reading Comprehension passages on the ISEE cover which range of content? โ†’ Multiple subjects including science, history, and literature
  30. In the following equation, what is the value of x? 10+4(๐‘ฅ+5โˆ’5๐‘ฅ) = 30 โ†’ 12

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  1. admission.org โ€” Test delivery, registration deadline ยท verified Oct 2026
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