WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE ISEE - LOWER LEVEL: CANDIDATES FOR GRADES 5 and 6

Sep 15, 2026

A preparation guide for students and parents covering the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) for lower level candidates in grades 5 and 6. The book explains what to expect on test day, how the sample questions and practice test relate to the real exam, and how to read test directions and the score report. It also provides section strategies for verbal and quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, mathematics achievement, and writing an essay, followed by a practice test and guidance for using it.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages101

Reading Time4 h 15 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction to the ISEE

Background Information

What Is the ISEE?

How Does a Student Arrange to Take the ISEE?

What Types of Questions Are on the ISEE?

Information for Students

Why Is the ISEE Required?

What Happens to My Scores?

How Will This Book Help Me?

Information for Adults

How This Book Can Help Your Student Prepare for the ISEE

How You Can Help Your Student Prepare for the ISEE

Reminders for Your Student

Frequently Asked Questions

Section Strategies and Essay

Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

Reading Comprehension

Mathematics Achievement

Writing the Essay

Tips for Writing the Essay

Sample Essay Topics

Practice Test

Using the Practice Test

Test Directions

Verbal Reasoning Practice Test

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE ISEE LOWER LEVEL: CANDIDATES FOR GRADES 5 and 6 The only authorized guide produced by ERB WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE ISEE A PREPARATION BOOK FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS Lower Level Copyright © 2018 by Educational Records Bureau. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, redistributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, manual, photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission of the Educational Records Bureau. Dear Student, You are probably going to be taking the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) sometime soon, and we hope that this book will help you in preparing for this experience. This book is intended to help you become familiar with the ISEE. The questions that you will see in the“Sample Test Questions” and the “Practice Test” sections are not the same questions that you will find on the real test, but they are similar to those questions and have been written by the same people who wrote the actual ISEE. You will also have a chance to become familiar with the exact directions on the test. Even the answer sheets we have included are the same! Please be sure to read the test directions on page 38 and the explanation of your score report on pages 77–83, since the ISEE may be different from other tests you have taken in the past. We hope that after spending some time with this book, you will know more about what to expect on your test day and feel comfortable with the types of questions, the directions, and the answer sheet on the ISEE. We wish you and your family the best of luck as you embark on this exciting educational adventure. With warm regards, The ISEE Staff Prepare for Success on the ISEE For students interested in a comprehensive ISEE preparation program, visit [iseepracticetest.com](iseepracticetest.com) to find out why more than 130,000 people have prepared for exams online with Test Innovators. Test Innovators offers multiple program options, including a FREE trial version, all of which include at least one sample ISEE practice test, instant scoring, personalized feedback, and more. Some of the other benefits ofTest Innovators preparation programs include: Online test portal Score report Interactive diagnostics Printable version Personalized Prep Plan Tutor consultation Learn more about ISEE preparation programs at [iseepractice.test.com](iseepractice.test.com). Table of Contents Introduction to the ISEE 9 Background Information........................................................................................................................ 10 What Is the ISEE?.............................................................................................................................. 10 How Does a Student Arrange to Take the ISEE? ..............................................................................10 What Types of Questions Are on the ISEE?......................................................................................11 Information for Students........................................................................................................................ 13 Why Is the ISEE Required? ............................................................................................................... 13 What Happens to My Scores?............................................................................................................13 How Will This Book Help Me? .........................................................................................................13 Information for Adults ........................................................................................................................... 14 How This Book Can Help Your Student Prepare for the ISEE .........................................................14 How You Can Help Your Student Prepare for the ISEE .....

FAQs

Are the sample test questions and practice questions the same as those on the real ISEE?

No. The sample test questions and practice test questions are different from the questions on the real test, but they are similar and written by the same people who created the actual ISEE.

What should students read to understand the exam properly?

Students should read the test directions on page 38 and review the explanation of the score report on pages 77–83, since the ISEE may differ from other tests they have taken.

How does the book help with answering different sections of the ISEE?

It provides section strategies for verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics achievement, and includes guidance and tips for writing the essay, along with sample essay topics.

Sep 15, 2026

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