Test Information
Understanding the different tests your child may face
Opportunity Class (OC)
Placement test for Year 4 students in NSW public schools
Year Levels
4
Subjects
Reading, Thinking Skills, Mathematical Reasoning
Duration
Multiple choice questions across 3 sections
Test Tips
- •Practice time management - each section is timed
- •Read questions carefully before answering
- •Use process of elimination for multiple choice
- •Stay calm and confident
NAPLAN
National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy
Year Levels
3, 5, 7, 9
Subjects
Reading, Writing, Numeracy, Conventions of Language
Duration
Approximately 45 minutes per test
Test Tips
- •Follow instructions carefully
- •Show all working for math questions
- •Proofread writing tasks
- •Answer all questions - no penalty for wrong answers
Selective School
Placement test for selective high schools in NSW
Year Levels
6
Subjects
Reading, Mathematics, Thinking Skills, Writing
Duration
Approximately 2-3 hours
Test Tips
- •Practice under timed conditions
- •Review weak areas from practice tests
- •Manage time effectively across sections
- •Read widely to build vocabulary
ACER Scholarship
Scholarship tests using ACER assessments
Year Levels
4, 5, 6
Subjects
Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning
Duration
Varies by test - usually 30-60 minutes per section
Test Tips
- •Practice pattern recognition
- •Work on speed and accuracy
- •Learn to skip difficult questions and return later
- •Stay focused throughout long test sessions
General Practice
Mixed practice questions across all subjects
Year Levels
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Subjects
Math, Reading, Thinking Skills
Duration
Flexible - 5 to 20 questions per session
Test Tips
- •Start with easier difficulty and progress
- •Focus on one subject at a time
- •Review explanations for incorrect answers
- •Build consistency with daily practice
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