ISEE Math Review – Geometric Notation

Geometry is the branch of mathematics that encompasses the properties and relationships of shapes, such as points, angles, and solid figures. Like every other branch of mathematics, Geometry comes with its own set of notations. Types of Angles  An angle is formed when two rays share the same endpoint, which is called the vertex [...]

By |2022-07-22T10:00:35-05:00July 22nd, 2022|ISEE: Upper Level Math Review|

ISEE Math Review – Triangle Types and Rules

Triangles are those handy‐dandy three‐sided polygons with which mathematicians have done so much work, particularly the right triangle. The most important thing to remember about all triangles is that the sum of their interior angles is 180°. Again, the sum of the interior angles of any triangle is 180°. Once more, the sum of [...]

By |2022-07-22T09:30:31-05:00July 22nd, 2022|ISEE: Upper Level Math Review|

Tim Suchsland’s Writings from Kazakhstan in Online ISEE Middle Level Test Prep

At Piqosity, we're building an adaptive e-learning platform with content developed by experienced educators and writers. School counselor, writer, and artist Tim Suchsland is the archetypical renaissance man from whom his Seattle-area students and now Piqosity users are lucky to have. Two reading comprehensions passages from our ISEE Middle Level test prep course are [...]

By |2022-07-26T13:31:45-05:00July 1st, 2022|English, ISEE: Middle Level|

10 Books to Improve Vocabulary Acquisition

An enriched vocabulary yields improved communication and comprehension of English—Piqosity has curated this collection of books to improve vocabulary skills for the purpose of providing a resource for anyone looking to build and strengthen their vocabulary. These novels contain precise and imaginative diction, helping you develop your vocabulary and reading comprehension skills while being [...]

By |2022-12-06T10:53:59-06:00February 15th, 2022|ACT, English, Favorites, ISEE, Learning Tips, Piqosity News, SAT|

Private School Interview Questions: A Guide

Getting accepted to a prestigious private school isn’t just about showing off your stellar grades; it’s about showing the admissions team that you are a good fit for the educational community they want to foster—that means facing down some (potentially tricky) private school interview questions. But don’t fear: Piqosity is here to help! In this [...]

By |2022-01-28T20:28:21-06:00January 28th, 2022|ISEE, Piqosity News|

Announcing Peer-Normed, Dynamic Question Difficulty

Over the past week, our team has been furiously implementing a major upgrade to Piqosity's back-end statistics. All practice questions—from standardized tests like the ISEE and ACT to our core academic courses in English and math—are now peer normed for difficulty. Previously a question's author manually selected a difficulty of easy, medium, or hard. [...]

By |2022-07-26T16:47:17-05:00January 5th, 2022|ACT, English, ISEE, Math, SAT|

ISEE Test Day: What to Expect

Your ISEE test day is almost here! If you’ve been studying with the best online ISEE test prep offered through Piqosity, then you are primed and ready to show your top choice private school exactly what you can do. But now that your ISEE test day is nigh, you may [...]

By |2021-12-02T16:37:50-06:00December 8th, 2021|ISEE|

ISEE Test Dates: How to Choose Your Test Date & Location

If you’re planning to take the ISEE (Independent School Entrance Examination), you will want to pick ISEE test dates and locations that are convenient for you and your family. Especially for first-time ISEE test-takers, this process can be very involved; an added pressure is that spaces often fill up quickly. Set yourself on a low-stress [...]

By |2022-01-05T11:44:41-06:00December 7th, 2021|ISEE, ISEE: Lower Level, ISEE: Middle Level, ISEE: Upper Level|

What is Tested on the ISEE Middle Level – An Analysis of Topics, Difficulty, and Even Word Counts

The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Middle Level is a popular admissions test taken by American students applying to private US high schools for grades 7 & 8. It is developed and marketed by the non-profit Educational Records Bureau (ERB). Students receive about 3-hours to complete the 160-question ISEE, which is comprised of four [...]

By |2021-11-19T13:32:27-06:00November 19th, 2021|ISEE: Middle Level|
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