ISEE Quantitative Reasoning case studies
ISEE Quantitative Reasoning · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is an admission assessment administered by ERB, a not-for-profit member-based organization with a nearly century-long history of serving independent schools. According to ERB, the exam is accepted by over 1,200 independent schools around the world and is described as a trusted and predictive admission assessment for students in Grades 2-12. Families register for the ISEE through ERB, and ERB publishes guidance on understanding ISEE scores alongside learning and writing enrichment resources. The exam is one part of a broader admissions picture that schools use when evaluating applicants. The ISEE Quantitative Reasoning case studies are 5 cases and about 2,255 words.
1Dance Ticket Pricing and Break-Even Safety
The student council is choosing a ticket price for the spring dance. The venue costs 450, the DJ 250, and decorations 80.
488 words, about 2 min2Comparing Tutoring Gains With an Outlier
A math coach is comparing two fifth-grade classes after a four-week tutoring cycle. Both took the same 10-point quiz before and after.
443 words, about 2 min3Science Magazine Word-Choice Review
During layout for the school science magazine, the editor flags three items. First, a sentence in a club profile: “The judges praised the team’s (1) approach: they tested each component separately, recorded every failure, and revised only after reviewing the data.” The writer’s draft options are meticulous, haphazard, impulsive, and generous.
374 words, about 2 min4Urban Tree Placement Reading
A five-year study compared two streets in one city. Street A received 40 young trees spaced evenly along both sidewalks.
447 words, about 2 min5Garden Fence and Soil Cost Design
The garden club has 48 feet of fencing to enclose a rectangular vegetable plot against the school wall. The wall forms one full side, so fencing is needed for the other three sides.
503 words, about 3 min