ISEE Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning

The ISEE Middle Level Quantitative Reasoning subject focuses on developing students' mathematical reasoning skills through problem-solving and critical thinking.

Basic Concepts

Number Sense & Operations

Understanding Numbers

Numbers are everywhere in our lives! From the number of apples in a basket to the minutes left in a soccer game, recognizing how numbers work is the foundation of all math.

  • Types of Numbers: Learn about whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and negative numbers.
  • Arithmetic Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division help us solve everyday problems.

Comparing and Ordering

Being able to compare numbers or put them in order is a key reasoning skill. Which is bigger: 0.75 or \( \frac{2}{3} \)? Can you find the smallest number in a set?

Real-World Connections

When you go shopping, you compare prices. When you bake, you measure and add ingredients. These are all examples of using number sense and operations in your daily life!

Examples

  • Adding fractions to figure out total distance run in gym class.

  • Comparing prices to find the better deal at the store.

In a Nutshell

Learn the basics of numbers and how to use arithmetic operations to solve problems.

Key Terms

Fraction
A way of representing part of a whole.
Decimal
A number that uses a decimal point to show value smaller than one.
Negative Number
A number less than zero, often used to show loss or below zero.