ISEE ISEE Quality & Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization develops and administers the ISEE?
- The College Board
- Educational Records Bureau (ERB) (Correct answer)
- ETS
- ACT Inc.
Correct answer: Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
The Educational Records Bureau (ERB) owns and administers the ISEE.
Question 2: What accommodation documentation is typically required for extended time on the ISEE?
- A note from a parent only
- Current professional evaluation and school documentation (Correct answer)
- No documentation is needed
- A teacher's verbal approval
Correct answer: Current professional evaluation and school documentation
ERB requires current professional/educational documentation supporting the need before approving accommodations.
Question 3: Which ISEE level is intended for students applying to grades 5 and 6?
- Primary Level
- Lower Level (Correct answer)
- Middle Level
- Upper Level
Correct answer: Lower Level
The Lower Level ISEE serves students applying for entry into grades 5 and 6.
Question 4: How are ISEE scores delivered to a family after testing?
- Only by postal mail weeks later
- Through the ERB online family portal (Correct answer)
- Read aloud at the test center
- Only through the applicant's school
Correct answer: Through the ERB online family portal
Families access official ISEE score reports through their ERB online account.
Question 5: What is the consequence of a documented testing irregularity such as cheating?
- A warning with no score impact
- Score cancellation and possible reporting to schools (Correct answer)
- Automatic retest the next day
- A reduced but valid score
Correct answer: Score cancellation and possible reporting to schools
Confirmed irregularities can lead to score cancellation and notification of designated schools.
Question 6: Which level of the ISEE does not include a separate essay component in the same format as upper levels?
- Primary Level (Correct answer)
- Upper Level
- Middle Level
- Lower Level
Correct answer: Primary Level
The Primary Level uses a simpler writing/picture prompt rather than the formal essay used at upper levels.
Question 7: May the same ISEE score report be sent to multiple schools at no extra item cost?
- No, each school requires a new test
- Yes, families can designate multiple recipient schools (Correct answer)
- Only one school may ever receive it
- Only public schools may receive it
Correct answer: Yes, families can designate multiple recipient schools
Families can select multiple schools to receive the same official ISEE results.
ISEE ISEE Quality & Compliance 3
Which organization develops and administers the ISEE?