480 SSAT & ISEE For Dummies

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Comprehensive index covering core math and essay skills for ISEE and SSAT preparation, organized by topic and difficulty levels. Mathematics sections address arithmetic with decimals, fractions, exponents, roots, order of operations, probability, ratios, proportions, percents, and absolute value, alongside coordinate geometry and circle measurements. Essay and verbal guidance focuses on organizing body paragraphs, refining conclusions, proofreading, interpreting context, and practicing targeted question strategies, with links to sample answers and practice exams.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages10

Reading Time25 min

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Index

Admissions and test preparation

Arithmetic and algebra foundations

Essay guidance and writing structure

Practice exams and answer support

Index • A • ability, testing your, 7–8 absolute value, determining, 150–151 adding decimals, 126 fractions, 124 roots, 131 admission tickets ISEE, 17 SSAT, 12 algebra (ISEE) about, 159 basic, 147–151 calculating percentage changes, 153 combinations, arranging, 156–157 counting, 155–158 determining absolute value, 150–151 lower level sample answers, 164–165 sample questions, 160–164 matrices, 157–158 mean, 151–153 median, 151–153 middle level sample answers, 164–165 sample questions, 160–164 mode, 151–153 ordering, 155–158 patterns, 155–158 percents, 151–154 permutations, arranging, 156–157 proportions, 154 purpose of functions, 155 questions, 147 range, 151–153 ratios, 151–154 rules, 155–158 rules of expressions, 149 solving equations, 119–120, 148–149 inequalities, 150 statistics, 151–154 upper level sample answers, 170–171 sample questions, 166–170 word problems, 207–209 algebra (SSAT) about, 159 basic, 147–151 calculating percentage changes, 153 combinations, arranging, 156–157 counting, 155–158 determining absolute value, 150–151 lower level sample answers, 164–165 sample questions, 160–164 matrices, 157–158 mean, 151–153 median, 151–153 middle level sample answers, 164–165 sample questions, 160–164 mode, 151–153 ordering, 155–158 patterns, 155–158 percents, 151–154 permutations, arranging, 156–157 proportions, 154 purpose of functions, 155 questions, 147 range, 151–153 ratios, 151–154 rules, 155–158 rules of expressions, 149 solving equations, 119–120, 148–149 inequalities, 150 statistics, 151–154 upper level sample answers, 170–171 sample questions, 166–170 word problems, 207–209 analogies about, 42 practice questions, 46–48 strategy for, 42–46 analysis (ISEE), 16 angles, 174–176 answer sheets ISEE lower level practice exam, 433–434 middle level practice exam, 389–390 upper level practice exam, 341–342 SSAT lower level practice exam, 257–258, 297–298 upper level practice exam, 217–218 answers ISEE best, 79 lower level practice exam, 457–467 middle level practice exam, 419–430 upper level practice exam, 371–386 SSAT best, 79 lower level practice exam, 273–294, 323–335 upper level practice exam, 243–254 approaching essay topics, 104–105 area of circles, 182 of triangles, 177–178 arithmetic (ISEE) decimals, 125–127 exponents, 130 factors, 129 fractions, 123–125 lower level sample answers, 138–139 sample questions, 133–138 middle level sample answers, 138–139 sample questions, 133–138 multiples, 129 negative numbers, 122–123 number lines, 121–122 order of operations, 120–121 percents, 127–128 probability, 130–131 reviewing, 120–132 roots, 131–132 rules of zero, 120 scientific notation, 132 solving basic questions, 119–120 upper level sample answers, 144–145 sample questions, 139–143 word problems, 207 480 SSAT & ISEE For Dummies ~~ ~~ arithmetic (SSAT) decimals, 125–127 exponents, 130 factors, 129 fractions, 123–125 lower level sample answers, 138–139 sample questions, 133–138 middle level sample answers, 138–139 sample questions, 133–138 multiples, 129 negative numbers, 122–123 number lines, 121–122 order of operations, 120–121 percents, 127–128 probability, 130–131 reviewing, 120–132 roots, 131–132 rules of zero, 120 scientific notation, 132 solving basic questions, 119–120 upper level sample answers, 144–145 sample questions, 139–143 word problems, 207 arriving early for test, 473 author’s purpose, 77 average, finding, 207–208 average equation, 207–208 • B • best answer, 79 big idea (essays), 106 birth certificate, 12, 17 body paragraphs, developing, 107–108 breakfast, 472 breathing, 474, 475 • C • calculating absolute value, 150–151 arithmetic word problems, 207 distance, 208–209 percentage changes, 153 rate, 208–209 time, 208–209 calmi

FAQs

What topics are covered for ISEE and SSAT math practice?

The index lists arithmetic (decimals, fractions, exponents, roots), absolute value, equations and inequalities, probability, ratios, proportions, and percents, plus coordinate geometry and circle geometry.

How does the book help with essay performance for ISEE and SSAT?

It provides guidance on essay structure, developing body paragraphs, organizing ideas, writing conclusions, proofreading, and focusing on what graders look for, with topics for practice.

Does the index include sample answers and practice exams?

Yes. Entries reference sample answers and sample questions across lower, middle, and upper levels, along with separate practice exams and answer support for ISEE and SSAT.

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