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Readiness
72%On track
Selective-entry level

Are they ready for QASMT or BSHS?

See a clear readiness score and skill breakdown so you know whether your child is approaching selective-entry level, not just completing more worksheets.

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Progress
+9%Reading
This month

Are they improving in each test area?

Track reading, mathematical reasoning, writing and problem-solving progress across the year, with clear movement between practice tests.

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Weak areas
FocusPattern & Logic
Recommended next

Where are they losing marks?

Every test surfaces the weakest skills, from reading and maths to pattern logic, and turns them into a recommended practice list.

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Every completed test becomes a clear study plan,
ranked by what your child should work on next.

Exam Pathways

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that matches your child’s goal.

Each pathway gives your child targeted practice, instant results on multiple-choice questions and a clear plan for what to work on next. Writing tests are reviewed by a human marker within 48 hours.

Selective Entry

QASMT Preparation

For Year 5 and Year 6 students preparing for academic selective entry and advanced STEM-focused learning.

Focus Areas

AaVerbal
reasoning
123Numerical
reasoning
Reading
comprehension
Mathematics
Written
expression

Includes

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explanations
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High School Prep

Brisbane State High Preparation

For students preparing for Academic Selective Entry, with practice across reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning and written expression.

Focus Areas

Reading
comprehension
Mathematical
reasoning
Written
expression

Includes

StopwatchTimed
practice
Skill report with bar chartSkill
reports
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reports

Pattern and logic-style questions are included where they support mathematical reasoning.

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OC Preparation

Practice for the three sections of the NSW Opportunity Class placement test: reading, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills.

Focus Areas

Reading testMathematical reasoningThinking skills
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NAPLAN Practice

NAPLAN-style literacy and numeracy practice is coming soon, starting with Years 3 and 5.

Focus Areas

ReadingWritingConventions of languageNumeracy
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Designed by experienced tutors. Built around exam-style practice, clear explanations and parent-friendly reporting.

How it works

How one test becomes
a clear study plan

Your child completes a realistic timed test. You get instant results, topic-level feedback and a recommended next step.

1
BSHS · Year 5

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Brisbane State High
QASMT Preparation
OC Reading Comprehension
NAPLAN Practice (Coming Soon)
2
35 min timed test

Complete exam-style practice

Students work through realistic questions with timing, sections and review screens.

Section 2 – Mathematical Reasoning12:48
Question 12 of 30
3
72% · On track

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Get a clear breakdown of scores, weak areas and explanations you can understand.

Overall readiness

72%On track
Reading
71%
Math Reasoning
74%
Writing
70%
Pattern Logic
58%
4
Recommended next

Practise the weakest skills first

The platform recommends the next practice set based on where marks were lost.

Next recommended practice

Pattern & LogicLost the most marks in this topic
15 min practice set

The Practice Engine

Practise under
real test
conditions.

Students complete timed exam-style sections with question navigation, flag-for-review and instant explanations after submission.

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Flag hard questions and return before submitting

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Track which topics are costing the most marks

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BSHS Mock 2

18:42
Section 2 · Mathematical Reasoning

Question 11 of 24

Mathematical Reasoning · Pattern & Logic

A figure is missing in the sequence. Which option best replaces the question mark?

●●●●●●●●●?

Look for the change in number, position or pattern before choosing an answer.

Exam-style experience

Timed sections, realistic instructions and review screens.

Skill-based practice

Questions designed around reading, maths, writing and reasoning skills.

Data you can act on

Instant reports show strengths, weak areas and recommended next steps.

Parent Reports

Not just a score
a clear plan for
what to fix next.

After every test, see the topics costing the most marks, how your child is improving, and what to practise next.

See the strongest and weakest topics at a glance

Track whether scores are improving between tests

Understand where time is being lost during the exam

Get the next recommended practice set automatically

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Parent report preview

BSHS Mock 2 · Completed 18 May 2026

Overall score

74%↑ 11% since May
100%50%
DecJanFebMarAprMay

Exam readiness

72%On track
Needs workDevelopingOn trackStrong

Strongest area

Mathematical Reasoning
85%

Weakest area

Pattern & Logic
55%

Recommended next step

15-min pattern logic practice setFocus on number patterns, visual logic and multi-step reasoning.

Topic breakdown

AccuracyChange since last test
Reading
78%↑ 6%
Mathematical Reasoning
82%↑ 9%
Writing
70%− 1%
Pattern & Logic
55%↓ 7%

What this meansYour child is improving in most areas. Focus on pattern logic and multi-step reasoning to lift overall performance.

Skill Builder

The skills your child
needs before exam day.

Practise the foundation academic and reasoning skills tested across QASMT, BSHS, OC and NAPLAN-style exams.

Foundation Academic Skills

The reading, writing, numeracy and language skills behind strong school performance.

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Reading Comprehension

Inference, main idea, author purpose, vocabulary in context, and text structure.

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Numeracy

Number, measurement, geometry, data interpretation and multi-step problems.

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Writing Skills

Structure, ideas, expression and marker-style feedback for narrative and persuasive writing.

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Grammar & Punctuation

Sentence control, punctuation, parts of speech and language conventions.

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Vocabulary

Word meanings, synonyms, context clues and academic vocabulary.

Reasoning & Pattern Skills

Visual, numerical and logic-based skills that can appear inside broader reasoning and problem-solving questions.

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Mathematical Reasoning

Number patterns, ratios, sequences, tables, logic and multi-step problem solving.

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Number Patterns

Increasing, decreasing, alternating and visual number relationships.

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Direction & Position

Clockwise and anticlockwise movement, 45° and 90° rotation, position and placement.

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Shape & Visual Patterns

Shape changes, size changes, shading, reflection and visual pattern rules.

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Problem Solving

Choosing the right strategy, eliminating wrong answers and working under time pressure.

Every completed test shows which skills are strong, which need work, and what to practise next.

For Parents

A weekly plan
parents can
actually follow.

After each test, see what went well, where marks were lost, and the exact practice to focus on next.

Plain-English report after every test

Weak topics ranked by priority

Short weekly practice plan

Mistakes saved for review

View sample parent report

Weekly Parent Report

Mia · Year 5 · BSHS

Week of 6 July

74%Overall score

This week’s summary

Mia improved in reading accuracy, but lost marks in multi-step maths and pattern-logic questions. She also ran out of time on the last three mathematical reasoning questions.

Focus here
this week

Focus this week

1. Reading inference2. Multi-step maths3. Pattern logic

Recommended weekly plan

MonReading inference set15 min
WedMulti-step maths + review20 min
SatTimed mixed reasoning set30 min

Mistakes to review

7 mistakes saved from this week

Review now →

Who’s behind it

Built by a tutor who understands selective school preparation.

I created Practice Tests & Exams to give parents a clearer way to see what their child actually needs to practise before exam day.

Instead of random worksheets or vague scores, each test gives students realistic practice and gives parents a plain-English report showing strengths, weak areas and the next step.

Skill-based practice questions

Designed for Australian students

Clear explanations after each test

No unrealistic guarantees

Parent-friendly progress reports

Built for steady skill improvement

Practice Tests & Exams is not affiliated with QASMT, Brisbane State High School, ACARA or NAPLAN. Materials are independent preparation resources. Where third-party training material is referenced or adapted, it should only be used with permission or appropriate licensing.

Pricing

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Begin with a free diagnostic to see your child’s current level, then choose the exam pack that matches their school goal.

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Practice Tests & Exams is not affiliated with QASMT, Brisbane State High School, ACARA or NAPLAN. Materials are independent practice resources designed to support preparation.

Resources

Not sure where to start? Read these first.

Parent-friendly guides for QASMT, Brisbane State High, OC reading and selective-entry preparation.

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FAQ

Before you start, here’s
what parents usually ask.

Clear answers about exam pathways, timing, explanations and what’s included.

Yes. You can choose the pathway that matches your child's goal: QASMT Year 7 entry, Brisbane State High Academic Selective Entry, or OC Reading Test preparation. Each pack is tailored to the format and skills tested for that exam.

We do not present abstract reasoning as a standalone BSHS test section. However, visual, pattern and logic-style questions can appear inside broader mathematical reasoning and problem-solving practice. That is why we include pattern logic where it is relevant.

The main preparation packs are designed for upper primary students, especially Year 5 and Year 6 students preparing for selective-entry style exams. OC Reading is suited to students preparing for NSW Opportunity Class placement.

No. These are independent practice materials. They are designed to help students build relevant skills and practise exam-style questions, but they are not official QASMT, BSHS, ACARA, NAPLAN or OC papers.

No preparation product can guarantee school entry. The goal is to give students realistic practice, clearer feedback and a better understanding of what to work on before exam day.

Yes. Tests include timed sections so students can build speed, stamina and confidence under exam-style conditions.

Yes. Students receive explanations after submission so they can understand why an answer is correct and learn from mistakes.

Yes. Parent-friendly reports show scores, strengths, weak areas, topic breakdowns and recommended next practice.

Paid prep packs include 12-month access, so your child can practise across the year rather than rushing through everything at once.

Free Diagnostic

Stop guessing what
your child should
practise next.

Start with a short diagnostic test and get instant feedback on your child’s strengths, weak areas and a recommended next step.

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Instant results

Takes about
20 minutes

Your child’s diagnostic result

Completed today

Overall readiness

72%

Good start! There’s room
to build even more confidence.

72%

Strongest area

Mathematical Reasoning
85%

Focus next

Pattern & Logic
48%

We’ll create a personalised study plan based on these results.