Secure Your Place in the School of Your Dreams
The Selective High School placement test date is 9th May 2024, Thursday.
The Selective Test is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate student’s academic capabilities and critical thinking skills, which are crucial for admission to selective high schools. This test plays a pivotal role in determining a student’s suitability for advanced educational environments, focusing on their ability to excel in various academic areas.
Each student’s performance in this test is meticulously evaluated and scored within specific bands. These bands represent a range of scores that reflect the student’s proficiency in the tested areas. Achieving a score within the required band is essential for securing placement in the desired selective high school.
Furthermore, for entry into Year 7, the NSW Selective High School Placement Test comprises four distinct segments. These include three multiple-choice tests covering reading, thinking skills, and mathematical reasoning, each designed to assess different facets of a student’s academic prowess. The reading test evaluates comprehension and interpretation skills; the thinking skills test examines logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities; and the mathematical reasoning test assesses numerical and spatial understanding. Additionally, a writing task provides insights into students’ creative and expressive abilities, evaluating their proficiency in constructing coherent, well-structured written responses.
It’s also worth mentioning that primary schools are not obligated to submit school assessment scores for this test. This policy underscores the test’s focus on individual student performance, ensuring that the selection process is based solely on the merits and abilities demonstrated during the test.
Selective High Schools offer an extra challenge for academically gifted children. Students who want to enrol in these schools should go through a highly competitive exam held every year in May. A new selective high school placement test has been developed for 2021.
Is your child preparing for a selective school test? You’re in the right place. We provide selective school test practice papers, a range of time-bound exam model questions, revision questions, and brief remarks that help students understand their mistakes and prepare them to get a high score on a real test with confidence. These new format tests are designed to prepare your child for reading, thinking, and mathematical reasoning skills and writing and to help boost their confidence in challenging questions. These exam-style questions build in-depth knowledge of the 2021 Cambridge Assessment Admission Testing format. Also, through one-on-one online tutoring, we are helping our students with concepts in detail.
Writing Test Review from Selective Expert teachers
Writing will be assessed as per below points:
1. Appropriate to the theme 2. Structure and Creativity
3. Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling and Vocabulary
Students who do not address the above points in their writing will receive low marks.
*Writing Review is applicable only with Last Minute Selective Practice Tests, Plus, Pro & Premium*
Introduced Writing packs – 4 Marked Writing or 8 Marked Writing
How do you get writing tests marked?
For each writing topic you complete, you will receive thorough feedback and a grade if you buy one of our Marked Writing Packs. Each writing will be marked within three to four working days after submission. Students should submit writings at any time during the 90 days or 120 days of the subscription; the last submission is not before seven days after the course ends.
How writing marks are calculated for selective school entrance exams?
Things to remember:
- Writing will be judged on how well you can select, develop and organise prompts, ideas and communicate them efficiently and effectively in writing.
- Structure and creativity.
- Use sophisticated vocabulary.
- Focus on grammar and spelling.
Different styles of writing are covered: narrative, persuasive, reports, newspaper articles, discussion, diary writing, situational and more.
How does Selectivetrial help a student to prepare for a High School Selective Placement Test?
We have built a high-quality question bank for High School Selective Test with the help of previous test papers, curriculum and sample papers published by the government. While practising questions in our platform will give students confidence about the question pattern, what kind of questions can be asked, the hurdle standard of the questions, and how much time it takes to complete the test and all of the point is essential to score well.
They can easily understand the structure and pattern of the TEST while practising similar kinds of tests unlimited time like – Reading Comprehension, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills.
Our Subject Matter Experts and qualified teachers have done their thorough analysis and research on every question pattern and understand the difficulty levels, which helps to create a comprehensive question banks platform where students can explore their performances in the Trial Exam and make the needed variations to sidestep the same errors in the actual examination. Solving the Trial Exam will help students know how the real test will be in terms of Interface, question method, difficulty level, and time management.
Without taking our trial test, Students will not know how good/inadequate their preparation is. Once students take our trial test, they can make strategies and plan a study accordingly.
Practice our trial test, which makes students perfect for competitive examinations and get a chance into a DREAM SCHOOL.
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840 Questions
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All Paid subscribers will get a Free Handy English Grammar Book
Our e-book is designed to impart English Grammar basics to the students studying at the school level. The e-book covers a wide range of topics extensively. Given the proposed volume, it was impossible to deal with each topic intensively. However, there is sufficient coverage of topics, with exercises and examples. In light of this e-book, it will not be difficult for the students to grasp English Grammar.
Selectivetrial Score Calculator
Enter the raw Selective Trial scores from our below subscription plans in the calculator to get an estimated score.
Reading:
Mathematical Reasoning:
Thinking Skills:
Writing:
Your estimated score is :
Estimated 2022 Selective Cut-off Scores (out Of 120)
James Ruse Agricultural HS : 106.5
North Sydney Boys HS : 97.97
Girraween High School : 93
Sydney Boys High School : 92.23
Fort Street High School : 91.41
Chatswood High School : 89.52
Hurlstone Agricultural HS : 84.36
Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus : 86.81
Baulkham Hills High School : 99.62
Hornsby Girls High School : 95.18
North Sydney Girls HS : 92.31
Normanhurst Boys High School : 92
Sydney Girls High School : 90
Parramatta High School : 85.23
Penrith High School : 87.39
The objective is referential and has no bearing on or relation with the student’s final score. Selectivetrial acknowledges no responsibility for the result of the Selective School Placement Test. This calculator is being referred only to check students’ current progress.
⭐ ⭐ Extra New Set will be added from August 2023 till the next Selective test 2024 in Standard, Plus and Pro Packages only ⭐ ⭐
Best Pricing
with best practice Questions
- 24 Exam Style Tests
- (Total 840 Questions)
- 8 complete set of New Selective Mathematical Reasoning Question Papers
- 8 complete set of New Selective Thinking Skills Question Papers
- 8 complete set of New Selective Reading Comprehension Question Papers
- Access to review all questions with solutions
- Unlimited Attempts of all question papers with Time Scored Test
- 2 different types of Writing Test with brief feedback from experienced selective Tutor
- 4 hours One to One personalised tutoring with experienced Selective Tutors
- Free Handy Grammar Book
- Notes - All practice questions are followed as per Cambridge Assessments Testing
- 56 Exam Style Tests (53 Sets + adding new extra sets from Aug'23)
- (1965 Questions)
- 19 complete set of New Selective Mathematical Reasoning Question Papers
- 18 complete set of New Selective Thinking Skills Question Papers
- 19 complete set of New Selective Reading Comprehension Question Papers
- Access to review all questions with solutions
- Unlimited Attempts of all question papers with Time Scored Test
- 2 different types of Writing Test with brief feedback from experienced selective Tutor
- 4 hours One to One personalised tutoring with experienced Selective Tutors
- Free Handy Grammar Book
- Notes - All practice questions are followed as per Cambridge Assessments Testing
- 62 Exam Style Tests (53 Sets + adding new extra sets from Aug'23)
- (2165 Questions + 2 Writings)
- 21 complete set of New Selective Mathematical Reasoning Question Papers
- 20 complete set of New Selective Thinking Skills Question Papers
- 21 complete set of New Selective Reading Comprehension Question Papers
- Access to review all questions with solutions
- Unlimited Attempts of all question papers with Time Scored Test
- 2 different types of Writing Test with brief feedback from experienced selective Tutor
- 4 hours One to One personalised tutoring with experienced Selective Tutors
- Free Handy Grammar Book
- Notes - All practice questions are followed as per Cambridge Assessments Testing
- 53 Exam Style Tests (44 Sets + adding new sets from Aug'23)
- (1850 Questions + 4 Writings + 4hrs Tutoring)
- 18 complete set of New Selective Mathematical Reasoning Question Papers
- 17 complete set of New Selective Thinking Skills Question Papers
- 18 complete set of New Selective Reading Comprehension Question Papers
- Access to review all questions with solutions
- Unlimited Attempts of all question papers with Time Scored Test
- 4 different types of Writing Test with brief feedback from experienced selective Tutor
- 4 hours One to One personalised tutoring with experienced Selective Tutors
- Free Handy Grammar Book
- Notes - All practice questions are followed as per Cambridge Assessments Testing
- Total 4 Writings
- Informative Writing
- Narrative Writing
- Recount Writing
- Diary Entry Writing
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- Marked Manually and Brief Feedback
- 60 Days Access
- Total 8 Writings
- Discussion Writing
- Persuassive Writing
- Newspaper Article Writing
- Situaitional Writing
- Plus 4 marked Writing Topics
- Marked Manually and Brief Feedback
- 120 Days Access
Full Set of New Format Papers:
Full Set of New Format Papers:The full set of question papers in our selective entry practice tests include all types of questions similar to the real-time exam questions. Selective Trials follows the same current format of new OC, Selective Tests, NAPLAN formats and HAST papers. Our highly qualified group of subject experts of High scoring ATAR tutors, and selective school passed out tutors who passionately did their level best to create the many papers here at Selective Trials. All tests are time managed, and each student will get the same feeling as the real Australian tests. After finishing each test, the student can go back to review and revise all questions with feedback and thorough explanations. Students can investigate the work solutions for all the questions in detail where steps are maintained on how to solve the question and the quicker reasoning behind it.
Practice Question Papers:
Practice Question Papers:We recommend every student start with revision questions first, then slowly go to Time scored Question BANK.
As per NSW and Australian Curriculum, we published our question BANK for OC, SST, NAPLAN and HAST as per new style and format.
Our revision question BANK has covered all the chapters and maintained them accordingly. If your child does wrong on any particular question, you can practice similar questions again.
Online One to One Personalised Tutoring:
Online One to One Personalised Tutoring:We are ecstatic to announce that, along with the trial question, we are providing one to one personalised tutoring where we will mainly clear the concept where students struggle on a topic in the test. This online classroom is fully equipped with an advanced whiteboard, audio-video and screen sharing capabilities.
Writing Test Evaluation:
Writing Test Evaluation:In our package, we are offering a writing test where the students will log in (in their own account which is provided by Selective Trials) to our Learning Management Portal and go to the course from where they take the exam, in the same place student will have the option to submit their writing test. Each writing test is evaluating in detail by our experienced Australian English Tutors as per the Australian Curriculum.
Review:
Review:Without feedback, it is impossible to get the same question right without any help. Feedback is crucial when building up your child’s stamina in getting the same type of question right the next time. Also, find out the reason why your child got the question wrong in the first place; and fixing them to grant them entry into their dream school, and the final result from the Exam will be a function of your child’s capabilities. Parents will be able to view the student’s performance relative to their peers and see the performance per question type and topic.
Test Structure
Above is a breakdown of the marks as listed on the Department of Education’s website.
Selective Test Categories
The reading test consists of 30 questions. Students have 40 minutes to complete the test. The questions are based on a diverse range of texts and assess a range of reading skills.
The reading test questions are based on different genres such as non-fiction, fiction, poetry, magazine articles and reports.
The mathematical reasoning test consists of 35 questions. Students have 40 minutes to complete the test. The questions are all multiple choice and students will be asked to select the correct answer from 5 options.
The mathematical reasoning test assesses the student’s ability to apply mathematical understanding and knowledge to problems, with questions drawn from a range of mathematical content areas.
Calculators are not used in the mathematical reasoning test.
The thinking skills test consists of 40 questions. Students have 40 minutes to complete the test. The questions are all multiple choice and students will be asked to select the correct answer from 4 options.
The thinking skills test assesses the student’s ability in critical thinking and problem-solving. There is a range of different question types in the test.
The writing test consists of one set writing task. Students have 30 minutes to complete the test. The test assesses the student’s creativity of ideas and ability to write effectively for a purpose and audience. The test will also assess grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.
Students use pencils to show their answers. Multiple-choice tests are marked by computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
We have built a high-quality question bank for the Selective High School test with the help of curriculum and sample papers published by Cambridge Assessment Test Format. While practising questions in our platform will give students confidence about the question pattern, what kind of questions can be asked, the hurdle standard of the questions, and how much time it takes to complete the test and all of the point is essential to score well.
Students can easily understand the structure and pattern of the TEST while practising similar kinds of tests for an unlimited time like – Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Reading Comprehension and Writing Expressions.
Our subject matter experts and qualified teachers have done their thorough analysis and research on every question pattern and understand the difficulty levels, which helps to create a comprehensive question banks platform where students can explore their performances in the Practice Exam and make the needed variations to sidestep the same errors in the actual examination. Solving the Mock Exams will help students know how the real test will be in terms of Interface, question method, difficulty level, and time management.
Without taking our practice test, Students will not know how good/inadequate their preparation is. Once students take our trial test, they can make strategies and plan a study accordingly. The selective test helps students to demonstrate their abilities in reading, math and critical thinking along with writing while taking steps into a year 7 in different High Schools in New South Wales.
Practice our test, which makes students perfect on reading, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills.
Selective test includes :
Reading: 30 Questions need to be completed within 40 minutes.
Mathematical Reasoning: 35 Questions need to be completed within 40 minutes.
Thinking Skills: 40 Questions need to be completed within 40 minutes.
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