ISEE Math Achievement study plan

Diagnose baseline by completing a timed 40-question mixed arithmetic and algebra set and logging every error by type (computation slip, concept gap, misread).

Relearn integer, fraction, decimal, and percent operations by rewriting each rule in your own words and working 10 practice items per rule.

Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents fluently by drilling 30 conversion items under a 10-minute cap.

Set up and solve one-step and two-step linear equations, showing the inverse operation at each line for 20 equations.

Solve ratio, rate, and proportion problems by setting up a labeled proportion before computing, across 20 word problems.

Apply percent change, percent of a number, and discount/tax/markup patterns to 15 real-world scenarios.

Translate word problems into equations by underlining the unknown and writing a 'let x =' statement for 15 problems.

Check answers by substituting back into the original context and flag any that fail the check.

Simplify and combine algebraic expressions, including distributing and collecting like terms, across 25 items.

Factor common terms and recognize special products (difference of squares, perfect square trinomials) in 15 expressions.

Solve multi-step inequalities and graph solution sets on a number line, noting when the inequality sign flips, for 15 items.

Solve systems of two linear equations by substitution and by elimination, 8 systems each.

Compute slope from two points, from an equation, and from a described context across 20 items.

Write equations of lines in slope-intercept and point-slope form given varied starting information, 15 items.

Interpret slope and intercept in word-problem contexts by writing one sentence of meaning for each of 10 graphs or equations.

Identify parallel and perpendicular relationships from slopes in 10 items.

Apply exponent rules (product, quotient, power, negative, zero) across 25 simplification items.

Convert between standard and scientific notation and multiply/divide in scientific notation, 15 items.

Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials, including binomial expansion, for 20 expressions.

Divide polynomials by monomials and by simple binomials using factoring, 10 items.

Solve quadratic equations by factoring, by square roots, and by the quadratic formula, 6 of each method.

Compute and interpret the discriminant to predict the number of real solutions in 10 equations.

Sketch parabolas from vertex form and identify vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts for 10 functions.

Simplify radical expressions and solve simple radical equations, 12 items.

Solve geometry problems involving perimeter, area, circumference, and volume of common figures, 20 items.

Apply the Pythagorean theorem and special right triangle ratios to 15 problems.

Use angle relationships (complementary, supplementary, vertical, parallel-line transversals) in 15 items.

Compute mean, median, mode, and range and read simple data displays for 12 items.

Take two full-length timed practice sections under exam conditions and score both.

Rework every missed item from both practice sections, writing the correct reasoning line by line.

Drill your top five recurring error types with 10 targeted items each.

Build a final one-page review sheet of rules, formulas, and test-taking pacing notes.