Helping your child prepare for an upcoming ISEE doesn't have to be stressful or time-consuming when you let the experts at Varsity Tutors help you get started with a professionally developed Nashville ISEE course. You could spend days reviewing the grade level criteria on which your child will be tested, or you could utilize a professional resource that will let your child get started with their preparation efforts right away.
The ISEE is a respected standardized test used by many magnet and independent schools as part of their application process. If your child will be applying to an elite school, helping them do well on this test is one of the most important things you can do to influence the decision of admissions officials. While ISEE scores are not the only consideration, they are an important component, and it makes sense to give your child every possible advantage as they prepare for this high stakes test. Continue reading to learn more about what is covered on the various levels of the ISEE and how Varsity Tutors can help you provide your child with a Nashville ISEE prep course.
What does a Nashville ISEE course cover?
A Nashville ISEE course can help your child prepare for any level of the ISEE. The test levels are based on the grade your child will be entering. Students who will be entering the ninth grade will take the Upper Level ISEE. The Middle Level ISEE is for students who will be going into grade seven or eight. The Lower Level ISEE is for children who will be moving into grade five or six. The Primary Level ISEE is actually three distinct levels; Primary 2, Primary 3, and Primary 4. These levels correspond to the grade level your child will be entering into.
The Lower, Middle, and Upper levels of the ISEE all have the same core sections and time restrictions associated with the individual sections. However, the number of questions and the skills tested do change from one level to the next.
Your child will have 20 minutes to complete the Verbal Reasoning section of the ISEE. This part of the test assesses grade level appropriate English language skills such as sentence completion, vocabulary, parts of speech, roots, prefixes, suffixes, and using context clues to derive a word's meaning.
Students have 35 minutes to complete the Reading Comprehension section of the exam. This portion of the test evaluates grade-level appropriate concepts and skills such as finding the main idea, vocabulary, identifying supporting details, author's intent, organization and logic, comparing and contrasting information, inferring meaning, cause and effect, figurative and literal language, tone, and style.
On the Quantitative Reasoning portion of the ISEE, students have 35 minutes to answer questions that evaluate their aptitude for mathematical thinking. Some of the grade-level appropriate concepts and skills that may be included are numbers and operations, data analysis, measurement, probability, problem-solving, working with variables and exponents, solving equations, finding the perimeter and area of a shape, making inferences about a data set, algebra, integers, fractions, decimals, percents, operations involving variables, square roots, using formulas, addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Students have 40 minutes to complete all items in the Math Achievement section of the ISEE. During this portion of the exam, their math operations skills will be measured. Some of the specific skills and topics on which they may be tested include solving word problems, solving equations, using a coordinate grid, integer comparison, using factors, properties of operations, prime factorization, estimation, working with fractions, using a Venn Diagram, patterns, and symmetry.
All Primary Level ISEE testers will have their reading and math skills evaluated. This may include vocabulary, reading comprehension, and basic math operations. Primary 2 has an additional section that assesses the child's auditory comprehension skills. The child has a passage read to them for this portion of the exam, and must then answer questions based on the information they were given.
There is also an Essay section for each level of the ISEE. Unlike the other portions of the exam, this is not scored by testing officials. However, it is still critical that you prepare your child to do their best for their writing sample because a copy of it will be forwarded to any school to which they apply. Some of the writing techniques and skills they may need to refine include grammar, punctuation, spelling, using relevant details, planning and organizing a written piece, and staying on topic. This is an opportunity for admissions officials to get to know your child's writing style and personality. You want to make sure they shine here!
How can a Nashville ISEE course help my child prepare?
A prep course provides a structured learning environment with grade-level appropriate subject area curriculum designed to help your child prepare for their level of the ISEE. Courses are held in a secure online learning environment and operate in a way that is very similar to a traditional classroom. The teacher will provide direct instruction to the group and may then encourage group discussions or assigning projects to help further student's understanding of the material. If your child has a question, they will have opportunities to consult with an instructor.
All of our courses are composed of individual sections, and new sections begin each week. This modular design makes it easy to have your child start their review as soon as their ready. When you register your child for a course, you can choose between two and four-week sessions, so it's easy to find the right duration to meet your child's learning needs.
If you want your child to have a comprehensive review of the material that will be covered in their level of the ISEE, a professionally designed course is a great solution.
How can I enroll my child in a Nashville ISEE class?
Varsity Tutors can help you quickly enroll your child in a Nashville ISEE class or course. By registering your child in a professionally created prep course, you are giving them the academic support they need to work more efficiently towards their ISEE scoring goals. Contact Varsity Tutors now to get started today.
Rachel: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...avid reader and a passionate writer and am confident that I can help students improve in these areas given that I have already helped many friends and classmates with these subjects and have had experience tutoring as a member of The National Honor Society at St. Agnes Academy. My Human and Organizational Development major, which...
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- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Economics and Human and Organizational Development
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- ISEE
- PSAT
- ACT
- HSPT
- +45 subjects
Hannah: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...My name is Ms. Hannah, and I can't wait to meet you! I have been teaching elementary aged students for 5 years and have loved helping my students succeed. I went to Pensacola Christian College in Florida and earned a teaching degree in Elementary Education. Teaching and helping students is one of my favorite things...
Education & Certification
- Pensacola Christian College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- 5th Grade Math
- Arithmetic
- +12 subjects
Rachel: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...enjoy helping other students learn. I am very patient, but determined.I will conform to the learning styles of the student as best as I can. I currently attend Austin Peay State University. I am getting my bachelors degree in K-6 Education. I also have taken all of the Early Childhood Education Classes. I have helped...
Education & Certification
- Austin Peay State University - Current Undergrad, K-6 Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- HSPT
- +30 subjects
Kristen: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...have a passion for learning and enjoy helping others meet their education goals. I have been tutoring throughout college because many of my friends sought my assistance. I mostly tutored in the pre-medical subjects including Statistics, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Additionally, as a peer advisor at Georgetown University, I was a...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Pre-Medicine
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- SAT
- SSAT
- +42 subjects
Krystal : Nashville ISEE course instructor
...is my passion and I love helping others learn. I am able to create quality, yet comprehensive curriculum for my students that will thrust them to succeed. I am very detailed oriented, creative, and have a passion for ensuring student success. It is my endeavor to combine my range of experience with my wealth of...
Education & Certification
- University of Detroit Mercy - Bachelors, Special Education
- Cambridge College - Masters, Behavioral Management
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +21 subjects
Namita: Nashville ISEE course instructor
I have been an enthusiastic STEM educator for the past 5 years. I have a very strong math and science background. I have experience working with middle school and high school students. I am also able to tutor in test prep as well.
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- AP Chemistry
- Algebra 2
- +26 subjects
Anais: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...am currently a student at Cornell University majoring in Nutritional Science to become a registered dietitian. I have experience tutoring STEM subjects and English/writing from teaching at a children's summer camp and assisting in tutoring programs through the National English Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta (a national math honor society). My two favorite subjects...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Nutrition Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +46 subjects
Akilah: Nashville ISEE course instructor
I am driven by the philosophy to "seek not to become a person of success, but a person of value"(Albert Einstein) by helping others.... Knowledge is power, but the application of knowledge is more powerful.... Ask questions about his / her view on learning.... Teach him / her effectively.... Be accessible, engaged, continuously ask questions, and be knowledgeable about the appointed subject.
Education & Certification
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University - Bachelors, English Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- GED
- ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension
- +51 subjects
Jade: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...my students grades and create long lasting study habits and an atmosphere with a passion for learning. When it comes to any level of English or writing, I feel extremely confident in my abilities to guide students to create positive results. I'm currently enrolled in graduate school to become a state licensed teacher in Tennessee...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science, Cultural Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System
- ACT
- SAT
- +52 subjects
James: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...of teaching, I immensely enjoyed working with students to enhance THEIR enjoyment of the writing process, which many did not initially feel that they possessed. I have always taken great satisfaction from accompanying students through the various stages of the writing process until arriving at polished finished products of which they were proud to call...
Education & Certification
- Auburn University - Bachelor in Arts, English
- Georgia State University - Doctor of Philosophy, English
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- Literature
- Professional Certifications
- +14 subjects
Kimberly: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...name is Kimberly, and I love to teach! I have taught Kinder, and 3rd grade, and currently provide reading intervention for 1st graders. I love elementary education, and I strive to be the best educator for my students. To achieve this I stay current by reading educational journals, attending conferences, and seeking out new and...
Education & Certification
- Aquinas College - Bachelors, Education K-6
- Lipscomb University - Masters, Reading Specialty
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- ISEE-Middle Level Writing
- ISEE- Lower Level
- +25 subjects
Sharon: Nashville ISEE course instructor
I'm passionate about providing excellent tutoring for students. As a former teacher, I have experience teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels. I also have several years of experience teaching adult learners. I'm committed to being a patient and resourceful tutor. I've been a nurse for the past 3 years, and I understand...
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- Moody Bible Institute - Bachelor in Arts, Youth Ministry
- Cornerstone University - Master of Arts, English
- Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Certificate, Nursing (RN)
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- TOEFL
- SSAT
- ACT
- +178 subjects
Caitrin : Nashville ISEE course instructor
...a B.A. in music with a vocal emphasis from Lee University, I am a singer who has tutored music theory on the college level, taught voice students in elementary and high school, assisted piano students, and tutored children ranging from seven to seventeen years old in many school subjects. Language is another passion of mine;...
Education & Certification
- Lee University - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- HSPT
- UK A Level
- +22 subjects
Melissa: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...am a graduate of Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tn. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. I have a 120 hour TESOL certificate and a TEFL online certificate. I have a CompTIA A+ certificate that I completed in 2016. My experience in tutoring spans many years because I homeschooled my autistic...
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System
- GCSE
- ACT
- +86 subjects
Christopher: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. -Albert Einstein After completing 4 years of work experience as a business valuation analyst and level 3 of the CFA program, I have taken some time to travel (before Covid) and begin teaching online. My expertise is in options, futures, forwards, swaps and other financial...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SAT
- UK A Level
- GED
- +144 subjects
Natasha: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...how they learn best and what motivates them. I want my students to feel a passion for learning, even if they do not feel it for every subject. I have been told that I bring energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to the learning environment, and that these qualities are contagious. I hope to pass this enthusiasm...
Education & Certification
- University of St Thomas - Bachelors, Philosophy/Theology
- Western Governors University - Current Grad Student, Management and Leadership
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- College English
- Study Skills and Organization
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +60 subjects
Lonnie: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...am a certified teacher and mom of 3. I believe that it takes time for a child to grasp a concept and that is why I'm here. I want to help build and encourage your child to his/her highest potential. Sometimes it takes me repetitive times until it clicks. I believe some children need a...
Education & Certification
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Education
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- SSAT
- College English
- Other
- +14 subjects
Margaret: Nashville ISEE course instructor
...tutoring political science, especially writing and research. I also tutor Psychology, English, Writing, and Middle School Math. I can help students write in MLA and APA format, as both will likely be used in college. Most importantly, I can help students gain confidence in their academic work. No one likes to study when they feel...
Education & Certification
- Middle Tennessee State University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- ACT
- SSAT
- SAT
- +20 subjects
Education & Certification
- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelor in Arts, Advertising
- Boston University - Master of Science, Public Relations
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- Middle School Reading
- Elementary School
- Reading
- +20 subjects
Education & Certification
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center - Master of Science, Pharmacology
Subject Expertise
- ISEE
- UK A Level
- Genetics
- Organic Chemistry
- +35 subjects