ISEE Time Management Strategy for Higher Scores
On a timed test like the ISEE, time management is key. Because every question on the test is worth the same number of points, it’s important to make sure that you have the opportunity to answer every question.
In summary:
Don’t spend too much time on difficult questions.
If you don’t know the answer, mark that question and come back to it later. Spending too much time on the hard questions means that you won’t have enough time to answer the easy questions.Quickly decide whether a question may or may not be worth your time.
As soon as you read the question, decide whether you’re going to answer it now or move on and come back to it later.If you have extra time at the end, revisit the questions you left unanswered.
After you’ve answered all the easy questions, go back to the hard questions you skipped. If you’re still not sure, narrow down the answer choices by eliminating the ones you know are wrong and then make your best guess. Check out ISEE Math guessing strategies here.Leave two minutes at the end to bubble in any incomplete answers.
There is no wrong answer penalty on the ISEE, so make sure to answer every question!
Improving your time management skills takes practice, and the best way to practice is by taking practice tests! Be sure to try out this time management strategy the next time you take an ISEE practice test.
You can take ISEE practice tests here to improve your time management (and your scores)!
Originally published on June 13, 2017. Updated on January 7, 2025.
