How is the ISEE test scored?

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How is the ISEE scored?

Scoring of the ISEE is uncomplicated. You receive one point for every question that you answer correctly. There is no penalty for a wrong answer. It receives no credit, but there is no deduction for the error. As with the SSAT, scoring and percentile ranking are done separately for members of each grade group taking the same exam. You will be compared only with your peers.

ISEE scores are computed by awarding 1 point for each correct answer. There is no deduction for incorrect answers, so the number of questions you answer correctly becomes your Raw Score. This Raw Score is then converted to a Scaled Score by the use of tables specifically constructed for each test.

On the middle-level test, verbal reasoning scores are reported on a scale of 763–922, quantitative reasoning scores are reported on a scale of 779–926, reading comprehension scores are reported on a scale of 759–929, and mathematics achievement scores are reported on a scale of 765–932.

In the upper-level test, verbal reasoning scores are reported on a scale of 750–950, quantitative reasoning scores are reported on a scale of 750–950, reading comprehension scores are reported on a scale of 750–950, and math achievement scores are reported on a scale of 800–950.

On a recent test, median 50th percentile scores for verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, reading comprehension, and mathematics ability were as shown below:

ISEE score reports include test scores and diagnostic information. They are sent out to schools and parents approximately 7 to 10 business days after testing. A copy of your essay is sent, along with your score report, to each school you indicated on your registration form.

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