ISEE Review Guides
ACT Answer Explanations
How to Tackle Word Problems on the ISEE Test
The entirety of the ISEE Upper Level Mathematics Achievement test is comprised of word problems, and much of the Quantitative Reasoning section is as well. Given that the Mathematics [...]
Quantitative Comparison Questions on the Upper Level ISEE
The Quantitative Reasoning section is often considered the most difficult part of the ISEE Test, and the Mathematics Achievement section is the longest part of the test. Plus, you [...]
Answer Explanations to 2013 Previously Released ACT Math Test
ACT, Inc. is the non-profit organization that administers the ACT college admissions test. They are the only source for official, previously released exams. Practice tests from third-party publishers like [...]
Answer Explanations to 2015 Previously Released ACT Math Test
ACT, Inc. is the non-profit organization that administers the ACT college admissions test. They are the only source for official, previously released exams. Practice tests from third-party publishers like [...]
How to Tackle Sentence Completion Questions on the ISEE Upper Level
The ISEE Upper Level Verbal Reasoning section is composed of two parts - synonyms and sentence completions. You will have 20 minutes to answer 20 Synonym Questions and 20 [...]
ACT / SAT
Books to Read for SAT and ACT Test Prep
The best way to prepare for any standardized test’s reading section is to read often—these books to read for [...]
How to Teach an ACT or SAT Test Prep Class
All too frequently, high school teachers who don’t have test prep experience find themselves suddenly tasked with teaching a [...]
How to Study for the ACT
If you expect to take the ACT this upcoming school year, start planning how to study for the ACT. [...]
ISEE
ISEE Math Review – Factoring Algebraic Expressions
Since we can multiply algebraic expressions we can factor them out. While the process of factoring is different than [...]
ISEE Math Review – Multiplying Polynomials
Algebraic expressions are not solely made up of coefficients and a single variable. Algebraic expressions can be made up [...]
ISEE Math Review – Simple and Compound Interest
Investment word problems involve simple and compound interest. In these problems, an individual deposits a specific amount of money, [...]
Advocacy
Tips for Reluctant Readers: How to Foster A Love for the Written Word
If you’re looking for tips for reluctant readers, you are far from alone. Adults and [...]
Multiplayer Math Games You Can “Count” On
If you are the parent, teacher, or tutor of a student who is particularly resistant to practicing their math [...]
Top ACT Transition Words You Need to Know
ACT transition words are an important part of taking the ACT. The ACT wants to gather information about your [...]
