How long do the ISEB Pre-Tests take in total?

The total standard test time is 2 hours 15 minutes across English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Do all children see the same questions?

No. The tests are adaptive, so the system selects questions based on how the pupil is performing, making it unlikely two pupils see the same series.

Who registers my child for the tests?

ISEB states that registration is completed by the parent or guardian via the ISEB Guardian Portal.

Which subjects are included?

English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

What’s the smartest way to prep without stress?

Focus on platform confidence, short timed VR and NVR mini-drills twice a week, plus one focused English and Maths session weekly. Consistency beats intensity.

What’s changing in this years ISEB Pretests?

Match your ISEB Pre-Tests training and ISEB pre-tests practice to your child’s needs?

Which ISEB practice test options are recommended for my child?

You can find more details about the ISEB pre-tests background at these links:

What is ‘NEW ISEB Pretest Mathematics’?

It’s a set of 54 online practice tests that will help your child prepare for the Mathematics module in the NEW ISEB Common Pretest.

In total, this product contains 1080 unique Mathematics questions specifically designed for the ISEB Pretest, covering every possible question variation that could come up in the actual exam.

Who is it for?

These practice tests are specifically designed for students taking the ISEB Common Pretest.

How will these tests benefit my child?

Mathematics is one of the four modules in the ISEB Common Pretest.

We’ve analysed the full ISEB Pretest Mathematics syllabus and created topic specific tests to address all the areas your child needs to cover:

Algebra
Angles & Degrees
BODMAS
Estimation, Rounding & Place Value
Factors & Multiples
Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
Measurements
Money
Operations
Perimeter, Area & Volume
Position & Direction
Properties of Shapes
Ratio & Proportion
Reflection, Rotations & Symmetry
Sequences
Special Numbers
Speed, Distance & Time
Statistics

If you’ve taken any of our ISEB Pretest Practice Tests, you will have noticed that each maths question is tagged with the relevant topic from the list above. Therefore, if your child is struggling with a specific topic, you will be able to identify it quickly and then use these new, topic specific tests to improve these weaker areas.

For each topic, we’ve created three tests:

ISEB PRETEST Level 1 – 20 questions. These are relatively simple questions to help familiarise your child with the key concepts of each question type. Depending on the school you are targeting, your child should aim to score 80-90%+ in Level 1 tests.

ISEB Pre-Test Level 2 – 20 questions. These are more challenging questions that require a little more thought and technique. Depending on the school you are targeting, your child should aim to score 70-80%+ in Level 2 tests.

ISEB PRETEST Level 3

20 questions.
These are advanced questions that represent the upper level of difficulty on the adaptive scale. Depending on the school you are targeting, your child should aim to score 60-70%+ in Level 3 tests.

Click the green button at the top of this page to view all the topics in detail.

Detailed explanations are provided for every single question so your child can learn and improve.

Each test is timed at the pace your child will need to match to do well in the actual exam.

The tests are presented via an interface that uses exactly the same layout and design as the actual exam.

The 54 practice tests included in this product are designed to help your child master ISEB Pretest Mathematics so they:

– are familiar with every Mathematics topic that could come up on exam day.

– can answer these questions accurately and efficiently.

– will face no surprises when taking the actual exam.

– can approach this section of the exam with confidence.

What’s included?

This product contains 54 practice tests, divided by question type and difficulty level. Each test contains 20 questions. There are 1080 questions in total.

For each Maths topic, there are three tests of varying difficulty: Level 1, Level 2 and LeveL 3.

What else is included?

Detailed explanations are provided for every single question. This set of practice tests is the most accurate and efficient way to prepare for the Mathematics section of the ISEB Common Pretest.

These practice tests will most likely introduce your child to all of the possible question types that could come up in the Mathematics module of their exam.

Here we explain the differences between our ISEB practice test partner’s ISEB test practice options: English ISEB practice papers; Maths ISEB practice papers; full ISEB test practice packs; and practice for ISEB exam skills.

Full ISEB Practice Tests vs ISEB Skill Practice Tests

Full Practice Tests cover all the modules you can expect to appear on your child’s exam, providing a comprehensive simulation of the actual test. You can think of them effectively as online mock exams.

It’s an excellent way for your child to get a feel for the entire exam. By taking a Full Practice Test, your child can:

Experience a mock test environment at home.
Identify their overall strengths and weaknesses.
Gain confidence in managing timings and stamina

ISEB Skill Practice Tests

Once you’ve worked through some of our Full Practice Tests, you may notice that your child finds specific topics or subjects harder than others.

This is where Skill Practice tests come in handy.

They are designed to focus on one specific module or topic that can appear in a particular test. They are often broken down into shorter, timed sections that can be completed individually.

These are perfect for your child to concentrate on areas they find challenging without having to complete a full test. The benefits include:

Concentrated practice on difficult topics.
Efficient use of study time by targeting weaker areas.
Improved skills in particular modules before re-attempting a full practice test.

Can you provide some examples of how to use Full Practice Tests and Skill Practice Tests?

Sure, please see some examples below for different examinations:

ISEB: If your child takes one of our ISEB Full Practice Tests, for example Test 3, and finds the Verbal Reasoning to be tricky, you may wish to take a look at our ISEB Verbal Reasoning Skill Practice product.

In this test, for example, the student scored 12/36 in the ISEB Verbal Reasoning module, which is below average based on the statistics on the right:

In this case, you can click on the link shown below the module to go straight to the product page of the relevant Skill Practice Test if you wish to work on this topic further.

Are there overlaps in content between Full Practice Tests and Skill Practice Tests?

There’s no duplication or overlap between our Full Practice Tests and Skill Practice Tests as they are designed to complement one another.

By integrating both types of practice into your child’s study routine, you can build a solid foundation and address any weak spots effectively.

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