ISEE Lower Level Quantitative Reasoning

A fun, interactive introduction to quantitative reasoning skills for the ISEE Lower Level exam.

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Word Problems and Logical ReasoningData Interpretation and GraphsGeometry and Measurement
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Read the Whole Problem CarefullyEstimate First, Then Calculate
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Advanced Topics

Word Problems and Logical Reasoning

Solving Word Problems

Word problems turn math into stories! To solve them, read carefully, figure out what is being asked, and choose the right operation to find the answer.

Logical Reasoning

Logical reasoning is about thinking clearly and making connections. It helps you break down tricky problems and solve puzzles step by step.

  • Highlight key information.
  • Decide what operation(s) to use.
  • Check your answer to see if it makes sense.

Building These Skills

Practicing word problems builds your confidence and helps you use math in real-life situations, like figuring out how much time you need to get ready for a party!

Examples

  • Lila has 5 apples and buys 7 more. How many apples does she have now?

  • If a book costs \$8 and you have \$20, how many books can you buy?

In a Nutshell

Turn word stories into math problems and solve them using logic.

Key Terms

Logical Reasoning
Using clear, step-by-step thinking to solve problems.
Word Problem
A math question written as a real-life story.
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