ISEE Upper Level Math Flashcards: a free, printable set covering the topics you will see on the test, with answer keys included, so you can practice each topic one skill at a time and check your own work before test day.
Free ISEE Upper Level Math review
Lock in every key ISEE Upper Level Math formula, term, and concept with a free, interactive flashcard deck covering numbers, fractions and percents, ratios and proportions, exponents and roots, algebra, coordinate geometry, geometry, data and probability.
Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics Achievement for the Upper Level ISEE (grades 9 to 12), no calculator, no wrong-answer penalty. Each card shows the rule or definition, a short explanation, and many include a quick diagram. Flip a card, filter by topic or card type, shuffle, and mark what you know so the cards you miss come back for review.
This free deck collects the formulas, key terms, and concepts students use across the whole ISEE Upper Level Math course, organized into 9 topics. Use the dropdown to study one topic at a time, or shuffle the full deck for mixed review before a test.
12 cards. Integers, real numbers, absolute value, factors and primes, GCF and LCM, order of operations, the distributive property, and factorials.
Fractions & Percents
8 cards. Converting mixed numbers and improper fractions, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, percent of a number, percent of change, and fraction, decimal, and percent conversions.
Ratios & Proportions
5 cards. Ratios, proportions, unit conversions, simple interest, and average speed.
Exponents & Roots
9 cards. The exponent rules, including product, quotient, power, zero, negative, and fractional exponents, plus square roots, simplifying radicals, and scientific notation.
Algebra
14 cards. Variables and expressions, solving one and two step equations, combining like terms, FOIL and special products, factoring, the quadratic formula, systems, and inequalities.
Coordinate Geometry
6 cards. Slope, slope-intercept and point-slope form, the distance and midpoint formulas, and parallel and perpendicular lines.
Geometry
17 cards. Area, perimeter, and volume formulas for common shapes, the Pythagorean theorem and triples, angle rules, and polygon interior angles.
Data & Probability
8 cards. Mean, median, mode, and range, the probability of an event, the probability of A and B, the counting principle, and finding a missing value from a mean.
Test Facts
3 cards. Quick facts about the ISEE Upper Level Math test, the math question types, and the calculator policy.
How to Use These ISEE Upper Level Math Flashcards
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Pick one topic
Use the topic dropdown instead of facing all 82 cards at once. Start with the topics you find hardest.
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Flip, then mark
Read the front, say the rule or definition out loud, then flip. Mark Know it only when you can explain it, not just recognize it.
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Practice right away
After a set, solve a few problems that use those rules. Flashcards build recall; worked practice turns them into test-day tools.
Best Order for Studying
If the deck feels like a lot, study the foundational topics first, such as numbers, fractions and percents, and exponents, then move on to algebra, geometry, and data, and review the test facts last. This moves from the skills every other topic builds on to the ones that appear in specific problem types.
Most Important Formulas and Facts to Know First
Order of operations: the sequence that keeps every calculation consistent.
Exponent rules: product, quotient, power, zero, and negative exponents.
Fraction operations: and converting between fractions, decimals, and percents.
Percent of a number and percent of change: the backbone of word problems.
Slope and slope-intercept form: for reading and writing linear graphs.
Area, perimeter, and volume: the core geometry formulas.
The Pythagorean theorem: for right triangles and distance.
Factoring and the quadratic formula: for solving quadratics.
Mean, median, mode, and range: the four measures that summarize data.
Probability of an event: favorable outcomes over total outcomes.
Common Mistakes These Cards Help Fix
Ignoring order of operations and simply working left to right.
Adding or subtracting fractions without a common denominator.
Confusing area with perimeter, or surface area with volume.
Flipping an inequality sign at the wrong time, instead of only when multiplying or dividing by a negative.
Mixing up mean, median, and mode.
Treating a negative exponent as a negative number instead of a reciprocal.
Applying the Pythagorean theorem to triangles that are not right triangles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What math formulas should I know for the ISEE Upper Level?
No formula sheet is given on the ISEE Upper Level, so memorize the essentials: area of triangles, circles (A = πr²), and trapezoids, volume of prisms and cylinders, the Pythagorean theorem a² + b² = c², slope, distance, simple interest, and percent change. Flashcards make it easy to drill these until recall is automatic.
What math topics are on the ISEE Upper Level?
The ISEE Upper Level, for students applying to grades 9 through 12, has two math sections: Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematics Achievement. Topics include number properties, fractions and percents, algebra and equations, exponents and roots, coordinate geometry, plane and solid geometry, and data and probability. No calculator is allowed.
How should beginners study ISEE Upper Level math?
Start with the basics before speed. Review one topic at a time, such as exponent rules or linear equations, with flashcards and a few practice problems, then move on once you can explain each rule. After the core topics feel solid, take timed ISEE Upper Level practice sections without a calculator to build pacing.
What are some ISEE Upper Level math questions?
Typical ISEE Upper Level questions include solving equations like 3(x − 2) = 2x + 5 (x = 11), finding the hypotenuse of a right triangle with legs 6 and 8 (10), or comparing two quantities in Quantitative Reasoning. Many questions test reasoning, so understanding why a rule works is as important as memorizing it.
Is there an ISEE Upper Level math practice test?
Yes. ERB offers an official ISEE practice guide with a full Upper Level sample test, and additional practice tests are available. Take one timed and without a calculator, sort missed questions by topic, and use flashcards to review those topics before your next practice test.
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