ISEE Upper Level Quantitative Reasoning

A comprehensive course to master the mathematical reasoning skills needed for success on the ISEE Upper Level exam.

Study Strategies

Elimination and Smart Guessing

Outsmart the Tricky Questions

If you don’t know an answer, don’t worry! Use elimination to cross out choices that don’t make sense, then make an educated guess from what’s left.

  • Rule out wrong answers: Sometimes, just one answer fits the question.
  • Look for clues: Words like “always” or “never” can help you spot incorrect choices.
  • Trust your logic: Even if you’re unsure, eliminate what you can and pick from the remaining options.

There’s no penalty for wrong answers on the ISEE, so always give it your best shot!

Examples

  • Crossing out answers that are too big or too small to fit the question.

  • Guessing between two remaining choices after eliminating the others.