05Sep
The ISEE Essay Section: What To Expect
Did you make it through the ISEE’s four multiple-choice sections? You’re not quite done yet! The fifth and final section on the ISEE is an essay section.
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05Sep
ISEE Reading Comprehension
The goal of the ISEE Reading Comprehension section is to test students' ability to read and analyze information found in a given passage within a limited timeframe. The thought of reading with a time limit can be intimidating, so we’re here to summarize the format and question types you can...
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05Sep
ISEE Quantitative Reasoning
The Quantitative Reasoning section of the ISEE tests mathematical reasoning abilities, which means that the questions often don’t require significant calculation and instead can be solved with numerical and logical reasoning. Fast Facts Second section of the ISEE Lower Level: 35 minutes with 38 questions all word problems Middle and Upper...
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05Sep
ISEE Mathematics Achievement
The Mathematics Achievement (MA) section of the ISEE Test is intended to reflect curriculum related questions, in contrast to the Quantitative Reasoning section which is intended to measure students’ reasoning abilities.
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26Aug
What You Need to Know About the Digital PSAT/NMSQT
Given the approximately 3.5 million students will take the PSAT/NMSQT this year, it’s important for both schools and families to understand what it is and how it’s used. Read on to learn everything you need to know about the digital PSAT/NMSQT.
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12Oct
The Impact of Test Practice: A Data Study
In 2020, ERB and Test Innovators partnered with the goal of leveling the playing field for all ISEE test takers. The partnership provides every student with access to high-quality test practice, which reduces anxiety and increases confidence through familiarization and learning. In order to assess the impact the partnership has...
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25Sep
How the Digital SAT Is Scored | Tests and the Rest Podcast
The digital SAT is an adaptive test, which means that scoring is a lot more complicated than it used to be. Wondering how it works?Brenna O’Neill, President of Test Innovators, joined Mike Bergin and Amy Seeley on the Tests and the Rest podcast for an in-depth discussion on digital SAT scoring.
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24Jan
Why Test Taking Is Like Basketball
The ability to successfully take tests will serve you throughout your life. From the ISEE and SSAT, to the LSAT and the GRE, success and upward mobility in life often comes down to the ability to perform well on tests.
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25Oct
All About The Character Skills Snapshot
The Character Skills Snapshot (CSS) is a tool developed by The Enrollment Management Association, the same company that creates the SSAT. Students in grades 6 through 12 take the CSS for admission to participating independent schools. Check with your prospective schools to see if they require the CSS.
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11Aug
Testing effect (and why practice testing is key)
Why are practice tests such a critical piece of preparation? The American Psychological Association defines the testing effect as the psychological finding that retention is better when taking a test compared to restudying the same material. The testing effect, also called retrieval practice, indicates that practice tests are a more effective...
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