ISEE Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield ISEE facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

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? → 24
2. RESILIENT most nearly means — → adaptable
3. What identification is generally required of a student on ISEE test day? → Approved photo or school-verified identification per ERB policy
4. Solve for y: y/4 = 9. → 36
5. A summary of a passage should include: → The main idea and key points
6. The _____ conditions in the remote village made it difficult for aid workers to deliver supplies. → Inhospitable
7. What is the value of 2^5? → 32
8. Which level of the ISEE is designed for students applying to grades 5 and 6? → Lower Level
9. A circle has a radius of 5. What is its diameter? → 10
10. A car travels 150 miles in 3 hours. What is its average speed? → 50 mph
11. Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe? → The cat's toy is missing.
12. The average of three numbers is 14. If two of the numbers are 10 and 16, what is the third? → 16
13. Which two scored sections specifically assess reasoning rather than achievement on the ISEE? → Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning
14. What ethical standards guide ISEE professionals in their work? → Integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and professional competence in all engagements
15. Her _______ for languages allowed her to learn French, Spanish, and Mandarin within a few years. → aptitude
16. The charity's _______ efforts provided food and shelter to thousands of families. → benevolent
17. Choose the correctly capitalized sentence. → My friend visited New York in July.
18. A jacket costs $40 and is discounted 30%. What is the sale price? → $28
19. Which sentence contains a grammatical error? → Each of the students have completed their assignments.
20. The Upper Level ISEE is intended for students applying to which grades? → Grades 9-12
21. What is the value of √81? → 9
22. Which five sections appear on the Upper and Middle Level ISEE? → Verbal, Quantitative, Reading, Math Achievement, Essay
23. EPHEMERAL is most nearly the same in meaning as: → Temporary
24. The politician's _____ speech inspired the audience to take action on environmental issues. → Compelling
25. OBSCURE most nearly means — → unclear
26. What should the conclusion of an essay do? → Restate the main idea and wrap up
27. Which transition word shows contrast? → However
28. What is the volume of a cube with edge length 4? → 64
29. Which section of the ISEE is always administered last? → The essay
30. Select the word that best completes the sentence: The scientist's _____ research methods ensured her results were reliable and reproducible. → Rigorous