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How the ISEE Upper is scored
On the ISEE Upper, results are reported as a Stanine from 1 to 9, with 1 the lowest band and 9 the highest. Each multiple-choice question has 4 answer choices, and a wrong answer does not cost extra points, so unanswered items and incorrect marks are treated the same for scoring purposes. Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and Mathematics Achievement each receive their own Stanine. Students should attempt every question they can reasonably work, since guessing among the remaining choices cannot lower the reported Stanine beyond what an omitted item would produce.
- Stanine 1–9 a 1–9 band; 5 is average
- 4 answer options per question
- Nothing is deducted for a wrong answer
What the paper is made of
| Section | Questions |
|---|---|
| Verbal Reasoning | 40 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | 37 |
| Reading Comprehension | 36 |
| Mathematics Achievement | 47 |
What the app estimates
As you practise, the app keeps an estimate of your ability per section and maps it onto the Stanine scale. It is the app's own estimate from your answers, not an official conversion table.
| Ability estimate | Stanine |
|---|---|
| 250 | 2 |
| 350 | 3 |
| 450 | 4 |
| 550 | 5 |
| 650 | 6 |
| 750 | 7 |
More ISEE Upper topics
Quantitative Reasoning
- Whole numbers, integers, and operations
- Fractions, decimals, and percents
- Ratios, proportions; distance-rate-time
- Exponents, roots, and scientific notation
- Algebraic expressions and solving equations
- Linear equations, graphs, and systems
- Polynomials and quadratic equations
- Function notation
- Sequences and patterns
- Plane geometry (polygons, triangles, angles)
- Coordinate geometry (lines and slope)
- Solid geometry (surface area and volume)
- Data analysis (mean, median, mode, range; graphs)
- Probability
Reading Comprehension
Mathematics Achievement
- Numbers and operations (factors, multiples, properties)
- Fractions, decimals, and percents; percent change
- Ratios and proportions; distance-rate-time
- Exponents, powers, roots; scientific notation
- Algebraic expressions and solving equations
- Inequalities
- Linear equations and graphs
- Polynomials and function notation
- Plane geometry (polygons, triangles, angles)
- Coordinate geometry (midpoint, distance)
- Solid geometry (surface area, volume)
- Trigonometry
- Measurement and units
- Data analysis and probability
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