ASET Test WA 2027: Complete Guide to the Academic Selective Entrance Test
Everything WA parents need to know about the ASET for Year 7 entry in 2028: the four tests, timings, TSS scores, key dates and how to prepare.
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GATE Program WA Explained: How Students Get Into Gifted and Talented
How WA's Gifted and Talented (GATE) program works: academic, arts and languages streams, the GATE test (ASET), preferences, offer rounds and reserve lists.
Read the guidePerth Modern School Entry Guide: ASET Scores, Places and Preparation
How to get into Perth Modern School: 225 Year 7 places, the 247.09 ASET cut-off for 2027 entry, key dates for 2028 and how to prepare for the test.
Read the guideWA GATE Schools and ASET Cut-Off Scores (Year 7, 2027 Intake)
Every WA GATE academic school with Year 7 places, Round 2 ASET cut-off scores and reserve minimums for 2027 entry, plus arts and languages programs.
Read the guideASET Key Dates for Year 7 Entry in 2028
ASET and GATE dates for Year 7 entry in 2028: applications close 5 February 2027, test day 6 March 2027, results in June. Plus a month-by-month checklist.
Read the guideASET Practice Tests and Past Papers: What Exists and How to Prepare in Year 6
Are there ASET past papers? What official ASET practice tests and sample PDFs exist, and a 4-month preparation plan for Year 6 students sitting in March 2027.
Read the guideVictoria
Victorian Selective Entry High School Exam 2027: Complete Guide
Everything Victorian parents need to know about the selective entry high school exam for Year 9 entry in 2028: format, timings, selection rules, fees and preparation.
Read the guideVictorian Selective Entry Exam Dates and Registration for Year 9 in 2028
When to apply for the Victorian selective entry exam for Year 9 in 2028: expected dates, last year's timeline, eligibility checklist, exam day rules and offer rounds.
Read the guideVictoria's 4 Selective Entry High Schools Compared
Melbourne High, Mac.Rob, Nossal and Suzanne Cory compared: location, who can attend, Year 9 and Year 10 entry, and how to order your three preferences.
Read the guideMac.Robertson Girls' High School Entry Guide
How to get into Mac.Robertson Girls' High School: the Year 9 entrance exam in Year 8, Year 10 and 11 entry through EduTest, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideSuzanne Cory and Nossal High School Entry Guide
How to get into Suzanne Cory High School (Werribee) and Nossal High School (Berwick): the Year 9 entrance exam, Year 10 and 11 entry, equity places and preparation.
Read the guideVictorian Selective Entry Writing Test: Two Tasks in 40 Minutes
How the writing section of the Victorian selective entry exam works: two tasks in 40 minutes, what ACER looks for, and a plan to build writing speed before June.
Read the guideQueensland schools
A.B. Paterson College scholarships: the ACER exam and 2027 dates
A.B. Paterson College on the Gold Coast awards academic scholarships via an ACER exam on 6 February 2027. Registration 2 November to 22 January, levels and steps.
Read the guideAlbany Creek State High School Catalyst program: HAST entry, dates and how to prepare
Albany Creek's Catalyst program accelerates Years 7 to 9 science and maths into two years. HAST entry test, $107 fee, June test date, criteria and preparation.
Read the guideAll Saints Anglican School scholarships: the ACER test and how to apply
All Saints Anglican School in Merrimac offers academic, music and general excellence scholarships for Years 7, 10 and 11, using the ACER test. 2028 opens November 2026.
Read the guideAll Souls St Gabriels School scholarships: the ACER exam and regional testing
All Souls St Gabriels School in Charters Towers offers ACER-based academic scholarships for Years 7 and 11, with testing in Hughenden and Georgetown too.
Read the guideBenowa State High School Academic Excellence program: HAST entry and how to prepare
Benowa State High School's Year 7 Academic Excellence program on the Gold Coast uses an ACER HAST entrance exam. Programs, criteria and how to prepare.
Read the guideBrigidine College Indooroopilly scholarships: the ACER test and the Jan Neumann award
Brigidine College Indooroopilly offers two Jan Neumann Academic Scholarships for Year 7, worth half tuition to the end of school. ACER test, fee and steps.
Read the guideBrisbane Boys' College scholarships: the ACER test, dates and interviews
BBC academic scholarships for Years 5 to 11 use the ACER test on 27 February 2027. Primary and secondary tests, interview dates, fees and preparation.
Read the guideBrisbane Girls Grammar School scholarships and bursaries: what's available and how to apply
Brisbane Girls Grammar School doesn't offer academic scholarships. How its means-tested bursaries work, entry years, enrolment steps and the ACER test.
Read the guideBrisbane Grammar School scholarships: the ACER test, dates and how to prepare
Brisbane Grammar School academic scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 use the ACER test. 2027 test date, registration deadline and how to prepare.
Read the guideBundaberg Christian College scholarships: the ACER exam and special ability awards
Bundaberg Christian College awards academic scholarships for Years 7 to 12 using the ACER exam ($125), plus special ability awards in sport, music and agriculture.
Read the guideCannon Hill Anglican College scholarships: the EduTest exam and Year 7 awards
Cannon Hill Anglican College offers Year 7 academic scholarships worth up to 50% of tuition, using an EduTest exam in early 2027. Criteria, review and preparation.
Read the guideChurchie scholarships: the test, dates and how to prepare
How Churchie (Anglican Church Grammar School) academic scholarships work: AAS and ACER testing, February test timing, interviews, and how to prepare.
Read the guideCitipointe Christian College scholarships: the EduTest exam and timing
Citipointe Christian College Year 7 academic scholarships use an EduTest exam in English and maths. Registration timing, exam month and how to prepare.
Read the guideClayfield College scholarships: the ACER test, awards and 2027 dates
Clayfield College academic scholarships for Years 7 to 11 use the ACER test on 27 February 2027. Portfolio, interview, Foundation and boarding awards, and fees.
Read the guideConcordia Lutheran College scholarships: the EduTest exam and 60% award
Concordia Lutheran College in Toowoomba offers academic, sport, arts and boarding scholarships for 2028 via an EduTest exam in February 2027, plus a 60% award.
Read the guideCoomera Anglican College scholarships: the ACER exam and 2027 dates
Coomera Anglican College scholarships for Years 7 to 12: ACER exam on 22 January 2027, applications close 18 December 2026. Academic, sport, music and service.
Read the guideEmmanuel College Gold Coast scholarships: the EduTest exam and 2027 dates
Emmanuel College in Carrara uses EduTest for Year 7 and Year 10 scholarships. Exam on 6 February 2027, 22 January deadline, award areas and preparation.
Read the guideFairholme College scholarships: the ACER exam, awards and 2027 dates
Fairholme College in Toowoomba awards Year 7 and Year 10 scholarships using the ACER exam on 27 February 2027. Awards, $140 fee, boarding bursaries and criteria.
Read the guideFreshwater Christian College scholarships: the ACER test and awards up to 75%
Freshwater Christian College in Cairns offers academic scholarships up to 75% for Years 5, 7, 9 and 11, via an ACER test in April. Fees, levels and timing.
Read the guideGood Shepherd Lutheran College scholarships: the test and 25% academic awards
Good Shepherd Lutheran College in Noosaville offers academic scholarships for Years 6 to 11 in 2028, typically worth 25% of tuition. Test, documents and preparation.
Read the guideGrace Lutheran College scholarships: dates for 2028 entry
Grace Lutheran College academic scholarships for Years 7 to 10: applications close 30 October 2026 and testing is on 13 February 2027. Campuses and how to prepare.
Read the guideIpswich Girls' Grammar School scholarships: the ACER test and awards
Ipswich Girls' Grammar School academic and leadership scholarships use the ACER test plus an IGGS exam. Rural, sport, performing arts and Defence family awards.
Read the guideIpswich Grammar School scholarships: the ACER exam, awards and how to apply
Ipswich Grammar School academic, sport, music and AIEF scholarships for Years 7 to 11. ACER exam, fees, NAPLAN requirement, interviews and preparation.
Read the guideIslamic College of Brisbane scholarships: the ACER test and Year 7 award
The Islamic College of Brisbane offers a Junior Secondary Academic Scholarship for Year 7, up to 50% of tuition, based on an ACER test in Term 3 and an interview.
Read the guideJohn Paul College scholarships: the ACER test, value and 2027 dates
John Paul College Academic Excellence Scholarships for Years 7 to 11: ACER test on 27 February 2027, $150 fee, 25% or 50% remission by percentile, and criteria.
Read the guideKelvin Grove State College Academic Achievers program: entry exam, dates and fees
Kelvin Grove State College's Academic Achievers Global Leaders program for Year 7: May entry exam, $350 fee, offers by end of Term 2, and how to prepare.
Read the guideLORDS scholarships: the academic test, bursaries and 2027 dates
LORDS in Pimpama offers academic scholarships for Years 7 to 12 via a test in early March, plus arts and sport bursaries closing 26 February 2027.
Read the guideLoreto College Coorparoo scholarships: the ACER exam and 2027 dates
Loreto College Coorparoo Year 7 and Year 10 academic scholarships: ACER exam on 27 February 2027 at the college, $180 fee, applications close 7 February.
Read the guideLourdes Hill College scholarships: the ACER test, value and how to apply
Lourdes Hill College Year 7 and Year 10 academic scholarships use the ACER test and cover full or partial tuition for three years. Criteria, interview and timing.
Read the guideMoreton Bay College scholarships: the ACER test and awards worth up to 50%
Moreton Bay College academic and co-curricular scholarships for Years 7 to 11 are worth up to 50% of tuition. The ACER test, timing and how to prepare.
Read the guideMount Alvernia College scholarships: the ACER test and awards worth 50 to 100%
Mount Alvernia College in Kedron offers Year 7 and Year 10 scholarships worth 50 to 100% of tuition, using the ACER test in February. Fee, levels and criteria.
Read the guideMurrumba State Secondary College Engineering Excellence: HAST entry and how to prepare
Murrumba State Secondary College's Engineering Excellence program uses HAST, an on-site STEM day and a build video. Dates, criteria and how to prepare.
Read the guideNorthside Christian College scholarships: the EduTest exam and 2027 dates
Northside Christian College offers up to four academic scholarships worth up to 40% of tuition. EduTest exam 6 March 2027, register by 15 February, $110 fee.
Read the guideOrmiston College scholarships: the ACER exam, e-portfolio and 2027 dates
Ormiston College Year 7 academic and general excellence scholarships: ACER exam on 11 February 2027, registration closes 24 January, e-portfolio and interview.
Read the guidePacific Lutheran College scholarships: the EduTest exam and awards
Pacific Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast offers academic, general excellence, music and sport scholarships for Years 6 to 11. EduTest exam, $110 fee, timing.
Read the guidePeace Lutheran College Cairns scholarships: the EduTest assessment and awards
Peace Lutheran College in Cairns offers academic, general and cultural excellence scholarships. Every applicant sits an EduTest assessment. How to apply and prepare.
Read the guidePrince of Peace Lutheran College scholarships: the EduTest exam and how it works
Prince of Peace Lutheran College offers two-year academic scholarships at Years 7, 9 and 11 via an EduTest exam at Everton Hills. Fees, format and timing.
Read the guideQueensland school scholarships 2027: which test every school uses
Which scholarship test 66 Queensland schools use (ACER, EduTest, HAST or AAS), the entry years and the next key date for each, plus a 2027 testing calendar.
Read the guideRockhampton Girls Grammar School scholarships: the ACER test and awards up to 50%
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School offers academic and general excellence scholarships up to 50% of tuition from Year 6 entry. ACER testing applies from 2026.
Read the guideSaint Stephen's College scholarships: the ACER test and 2027 dates
Saint Stephen's College in Upper Coomera offers academic and general excellence scholarships for Years 7 to 11 in 2028. ACER test 6 February 2027, closes 27 January.
Read the guideSCOTS PGC College scholarships: ACER academic awards and rural boarding scholarships
SCOTS PGC College in Warwick offers ACER-based academic scholarships, general excellence awards and a rural boarding scholarship. What's offered and how to prepare.
Read the guideSomerville House scholarships: the ACER test, awards and how to apply
Somerville House scholarships use the ACER test. Academic, boarding, Editha Robinson, sport, music and IB awards, the 7 February 2027 deadline, and preparation.
Read the guideSouthern Cross Catholic College scholarships: the ACER test, $2,500 awards and timing
Southern Cross Catholic College in Scarborough offers up to 10 Academic Excellence Scholarships of $2,500 a year via an October ACER test. Timing and criteria.
Read the guideSt Aidan's Anglican Girls' School scholarships: the ACER test, awards and interviews
St Aidan's academic and STEM scholarships for Years 7 to 10 use the ACER exam, with a Principal's interview for shortlisted girls. What's assessed and how to prepare.
Read the guideSt Hilda's School Southport scholarships: the EduTest exam and awards
St Hilda's School on the Gold Coast offers Year 5, 7 and 10 academic scholarships via EduTest, a full-fee Year 10 Foundation Scholarship, plus sport and music awards.
Read the guideSt James Lutheran College Hervey Bay scholarships: the EduTest and key dates
St James Lutheran College in Hervey Bay offers academic and endeavour scholarships for Years 7 and 10, with an EduTest assessment in August. Dates and criteria.
Read the guideSt John's Anglican College scholarships: the EduTest exam, value and 2027 dates
St John's Anglican College in Forest Lake uses EduTest for Year 7 and Year 10 scholarships worth up to 75%. Exam 24 February 2027, portfolio and interview.
Read the guideSt John's Lutheran School Kingaroy scholarships: the EduTest and how to apply
St John's Lutheran School in Kingaroy offers academic scholarships assessed by EduTest, a handwritten letter and a Principal interview. Steps, documents and timing.
Read the guideSt Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace scholarships: the ACER test, dates and value
Terrace academic scholarships give 50% off tuition for Year 7 and Year 10 entry. ACER test on 27 February 2027, $160 fee, deadlines and preparation.
Read the guideSt Joseph's Nudgee College scholarships: the ACER test, dates and value
Nudgee College academic scholarships for Years 7 to 10 use the ACER test, worth 25% of tuition. 2027 test date, what's assessed and how to prepare.
Read the guideSt Margaret's Anglican Girls School scholarships: the ACER exam and 2027 dates
St Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot offers academic, maths, arts and sport scholarships for Years 7 to 11. ACER exam 27 February 2027, closes 7 February.
Read the guideSt Paul's School Bald Hills scholarships: the academic test, awards and timing
St Paul's School in Bald Hills offers academic scholarships for Years 7 to 11, plus music, performing arts and sport awards. Test timing, criteria and preparation.
Read the guideSt Peters Lutheran College scholarships: the EduTest exam, dates and how to prepare
St Peters Lutheran College academic scholarships for Year 7 and Year 10 use EduTest. 2027 test date (13 February), deadline, campuses and preparation.
Read the guideStuartholme School scholarships: the ACER test, awards and 2027 dates
Stuartholme School in Toowong offers academic scholarships for Years 7 to 11 using the ACER test on 27 February 2027. Arts, sport and boarding awards too.
Read the guideThe Cathedral School Townsville scholarships: the EduTest exam and Year 7 awards
The Cathedral School in Townsville awards Year 7 academic scholarships based on EduTest results. How selection works, other scholarships and how to prepare.
Read the guideThe Glennie School scholarships: the test, awards and 2028 timing
The Glennie School in Toowoomba offers academic, general ability, sport, performing arts and ICPA scholarships. 2028 applications open October 2026, testing early 2027.
Read the guideThe Lakes College scholarships: Becoming, Beyond and Belonging awards
The Lakes College in North Lakes offers Becoming academic scholarships for Years 7 to 11 via scholarship testing, plus Beyond, Believing and Belonging awards.
Read the guideThe Rockhampton Grammar School scholarships: the ACER test and specialist awards
The Rockhampton Grammar School awards academic scholarships for Years 7 and 10 using the ACER test, plus sport, music, dance, Titans, Liverpool FC and BEEF awards.
Read the guideThe Southport School (TSS) scholarships: the academic exam, awards and dates
TSS academic, Foundation, sport, music and creative arts scholarships on the Gold Coast. The academic exam (ACER HAST school), fees, interviews and preparation.
Read the guideThe Springfield Anglican College scholarships: the EduTest exam and awards
The Springfield Anglican College awards Year 7 academic scholarships through an EduTest exam, with 25% off tuition for top students. Dates, criteria and other awards.
Read the guideToowoomba Grammar School scholarships: the ACER exam and Trustees' bursaries
Toowoomba Grammar School awards Trustees' Academic Bursaries for Year 7 and Year 10 via the ACER exam on 27 February 2027. $150 fee, offers in April or May.
Read the guideTownsville Grammar School scholarships: the ACER exam and two testing rounds
Townsville Grammar School academic scholarships for Years 5, 7, 10 and 11 use ACER exams in two rounds, February and May. Durations, levels and how to register.
Read the guideTrinity Anglican School Cairns scholarships: the academic exam and 2028 dates
Trinity Anglican School in Cairns has 2028 academic and music scholarships open now, closing 31 January 2027. $150 exam fee, interview and other awards.
Read the guideTrinity College Beenleigh scholarships: the ACER exam and 2027 dates
Trinity College Beenleigh offers academic, sport and arts scholarships. ACER exam on 8 May 2027, applications close 16 April 2027. Criteria and preparation.
Read the guideTrinity Lutheran College scholarships: the EduTest exam and awards up to 50%
Trinity Lutheran College in Ashmore offers academic, performing arts and sport scholarships up to 50% of tuition. EduTest exam, Year 6 and 7 entry, and timing.
Read the guideWest Moreton Anglican College scholarships: the exam and special talent awards
West Moreton Anglican College in Karrabin offers academic and special talent scholarships, including agriculture and equestrian. Every applicant sits the exam.
Read the guideWhitsunday Anglican School scholarships: the AAS test and top 2% standard
Whitsunday Anglican School in Mackay offers academic, music and sport scholarships for Years 7 to 11. All applicants sit the AAS test; academic awards need top 2%.
Read the guideSchool & exam pathways
ACER scholarship test levels by year: Level P vs Level 1
Which ACER scholarship test level your child sits, year by year. How Level P and Level 1 differ in sections, timing and difficulty, and how to prepare for each.
Read the guideThe ACER scholarship test explained: levels, sections and timing
Which ACER scholarship test level your child sits (Level P, 1, 2 or 3), what each section covers, how long it takes, and how registration and results work.
Read the guideHow to get into Baulkham Hills High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 and Years 8 to 11 entry work at Baulkham Hills High School: places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideBrisbane State High Year 5 vs Year 6 entry: HAST-P vs HAST
How Brisbane State High's two academic selective pathways differ: HAST-P in Year 5 vs HAST in Year 6. Sections, timing, abstract reasoning, offers and dates.
Read the guideHow to get into Caringbah High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Caringbah High School: 150 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideEduTest results explained: scores, percentiles and stanines
How EduTest results work: who receives them, what norm-referenced scores mean, how to read percentiles and stanines, and how schools use results to decide.
Read the guideEduTest vs ACER: which scholarship test does your school use?
EduTest and ACER scholarship tests compared: sections, timing, writing and question styles. How to find out which test your school uses and how to prepare.
Read the guideHow to get into Fort Street High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Fort Street High School: 150 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideFree NAPLAN practice tests: what's official, what's free and how to use them
Where to find free NAPLAN practice tests for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, what the official demonstration site does and doesn't do, and how to use practice well.
Read the guideHow to get into Girraween High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Girraween High School: 120 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideHAST results explained: when Brisbane State High offers arrive and what scores mean
How HAST and HAST-P results work for Brisbane State High: when offers arrive, how ACER scores the test, what percentiles and stanines mean, and what to do next.
Read the guideHow to get into Hurlstone Agricultural High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Hurlstone Agricultural High School: 180 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideHow to get into James Ruse Agricultural High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 and Years 8 to 11 entry work at James Ruse Agricultural High School: places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and preparation.
Read the guideNAPLAN 2027 dates: the test window for every state, and what happens when
NAPLAN 2027 runs from Wednesday 10 March to Monday 22 March in every state and territory. See the test order, Year 3 details and a prep timeline.
Read the guideNAPLAN results explained: proficiency levels and how to read your child's report
What Exceeding, Strong, Developing and Needs additional support mean on a NAPLAN report, how to read the national average, and what to do next.
Read the guideHow to get into North Sydney Boys High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at North Sydney Boys High School: 150 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideHow to get into North Sydney Girls High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at North Sydney Girls High School: 150 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideHow to get into Penrith Selective High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Penrith Selective High School: 150 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideQASMT 2027 dates: entrance test, applications and which intake is which
QASMT entrance test and application dates explained: the September 2026 test for Year 7 2028, what to expect for the 2027 test, and which intake your child is in.
Read the guideHow to get into Sefton High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Sefton High School: 88 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideHow to get into Sydney Boys High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Sydney Boys High School: 180 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideHow to get into Sydney Girls High School: entry, places and the selective test
How Year 7 selective entry works at Sydney Girls High School: 180 Year 7 places, past entry scores, the NSW selective test, key dates and how to prepare.
Read the guideOC test 2027 and selective test 2027: dates for applying, sitting and results
When to apply, when the OC and selective tests are held and when results come out for 2028 entry. Checked against the NSW Department of Education.
Read the guideSelective schools NSW: every selective high school and opportunity class, with places
Every NSW selective high school and opportunity class for 2027 entry, with suburb, type and number of places, from the NSW Department of Education.
Read the guideThe NSW selective schools test explained: format, writing and what to expect
The NSW selective schools test explained: four sections, a 30-minute writing task, 155 minutes in Year 6. Checked against official NSW pages.
Read the guideSelective reserve list and OC results explained: offers, bands and the reserve decision date
How selective and OC results work: what each outcome means, reserve bands A to F, the 3 December reserve decision date and why there's no cut-off score.
Read the guideThe NSW OC test explained: format, sections and what to expect
The NSW OC test explained: three multiple-choice sections, 110 minutes, no writing, sat in Year 4. Checked against official NSW pages.
Read the guideThe Thinking Skills selective test and OC section: question types and how to approach them
Thinking Skills in the NSW OC and selective tests: format, the main question types, the one-minute pace and how to prepare. Checked against official tests.
Read the guideThe selective writing test: topics, marking and why two text types are enough
The NSW selective writing test explained: one 30-minute typed task, the official sample topics, how it's marked, and why two text types are enough.
Read the guideAre there OC and selective past papers? What's official, what's free and how to use it
Are there OC and selective past papers? What the NSW Department of Education actually publishes, why the PDFs are out of date, and how to use them.
Read the guidePractice strategies
EduTest practice tests compared: official sets vs full mock exams
What the official EduTest practice sets include (and don't), how they compare with full-length timed mocks, and why written expression practice needs a human marker.
Read the guideAbstract reasoning: a method for finding a consistent rule
Identify the task, track changing features and test a rule against every frame. A practical introduction to visual reasoning with original examples.
Read the guideAbstract reasoning patterns: rotation, reflection and combination
Distinguish common visual transformations using self-contained examples and checks for rotation, reflection, counting, movement and overlapping features.
Read the guideMathematics and numerical reasoning: how practice differs
Understand the overlap between mathematics and numerical reasoning, then choose practice based on calculation, modelling and pattern-recognition needs.
Read the guideReading comprehension practice: a flexible evidence-first routine
Choose a reading approach that preserves whole-text understanding, then use evidence to answer detail, inference, main-idea and purpose questions.
Read the guideVerbal reasoning practice: words, relationships and logic
Plan verbal reasoning practice around vocabulary, analogies and logical relationships, with original examples and ways to review mistakes.
Read the guideMaths and numerical reasoning
NAPLAN numeracy: what's tested in Year 3 vs Year 5
What NAPLAN numeracy covers in Year 3 and Year 5: the six strands and their weighting, question numbers and timing, example questions and how to prepare.
Read the guideSelective-school maths word problems: three worked examples
Step-by-step solutions for averages, percentages and journey time.
Read the guideNumerical reasoning: number series and number grids
Worked examples of changing differences, alternating sequences and grid rules.
Read the guideNumber fundamentals: order of operations, factors and checking
Review order of operations, factors, multiples and negative numbers with checked worked examples and practical ways to find calculation mistakes.
Read the guideFractions, decimals and percentages: convert, calculate and check
Practise equivalent fractions, decimal conversions and percentage changes with worked examples that distinguish exact answers from estimates.
Read the guidePerimeter, area and volume: choose the right measurement
Distinguish boundary length, surface area and volume using worked rectangle, border and prism problems, with unit checks and common mistakes explained.
Read the guideNumerical reasoning: turn words and codes into relationships
Translate verbal relationships and defined symbols into calculations, with checked examples on comparisons, constant rates and coded operations.
Read the guideWriting practice
NAPLAN writing: narrative vs persuasive, with Year 3 and Year 5 examples
How NAPLAN narrative and persuasive writing differ, how they're marked, simple planning frames, and annotated Year 3 and Year 5 example responses.
Read the guideNAPLAN writing prompts: 20 free narrative and persuasive topics
20 free NAPLAN-style writing prompts for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9: narrative and persuasive topics with time limits, a planning frame and a self-marking checklist.
Read the guideHow to mark your child’s timed writing
Review your child’s timed writing with a practical checklist for ideas, structure, vocabulary, grammar and purpose, plus examples of useful feedback.
Read the guideGenerating story ideas for timed writing
Turn a story prompt into a manageable plan with a character, problem, decision and ending. Includes an original worked example for Year 5 and Year 6 writing.
Read the guideShow, don’t tell: choosing the moments that matter
Use action, sensory detail and concise narration to strengthen a short story. Includes before-and-after examples and a focused revision exercise.
Read the guideUsing dialogue in a short story: make each exchange count
Learn when dialogue develops a story, when to summarise a conversation and how to check speech punctuation, with original examples for young writers.
Read the guideChoosing a position in persuasive writing
Choose a clear position you can support with relevant reasons, examples and explanation. Includes a worked school-library argument and counterargument.
Read the guideUnderstanding the essay question before you write
Check purpose, audience, form and conditions before planning a writing response. Includes examples showing how similar prompts require different answers.
Read the guideHelping your child write a short story: a home practice routine
Support a child’s own story through planning, drafting and focused revision, with a practical example and feedback that preserves their voice.
Read the guideVerbal reasoning
Verbal reasoning logic: all, some and if–then
Original examples of quantifiers, overlapping groups and conditional chains.
Read the guideSynonyms and antonyms: choose the precise meaning
Practise similar and opposite word meanings with worked examples, context checks and a practical vocabulary routine for Year 5 and Year 6 students.
Read the guideParent support
Supporting your child through selective exam preparation
A manageable routine, constructive feedback and a balanced view of scores.
Read the guideReading comprehension
Poetry reading comprehension: meaning, evidence and imagery
An original poem with worked questions on meaning, inference and figurative language.
Read the guideContext Clues: Finding Word Meaning in Reading Comprehension
Learn how to find word meaning from context, compare possible definitions and use surrounding evidence, with original examples for Year 5 and Year 6 practice.
Read the guideCause and Effect in Reading Comprehension: Follow the Evidence
Distinguish causes, effects and event order with original reading examples, worked answers and a simple method for checking causal relationships.
Read the guideFigurative Language: Six Devices and What They Mean
Practise simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, understatement and personification with original examples and worked reading-comprehension questions.
Read the guideNarrative Reading Comprehension: Details, Inference and Main Idea
Use an original short story to practise facts, inference, sequence, main idea and theme, with explanations showing how each answer follows from the text.
Read the guideNon-Fiction Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Evidence
Practise main idea, supporting details, comparison, author purpose and summary with an original informational passage and worked reading questions.
Read the guideCritical reading: claims, evidence and conclusions
Help your child distinguish claims, opinions and evidence using an original worked example, while answering exactly what the reading question asks.
Read the guideReading autobiographical accounts: memory, expectation and reflection
Separate events, expectations and later reflections in first-person accounts, with an original fictional practice recount and worked questions.
Read the guideHistorical reading passages: establish the setting and use evidence
Read unfamiliar historical settings by checking context, sequence and viewpoint, with an original fictional passage and evidence-based questions.
Read the guideReading interview transcripts: follow the speaker and the evidence
Practise speaker attribution, qualification and interviewer assumptions with an original fictional interview and worked comprehension questions.
Read the guideParent planning
Brisbane State High sporting and cultural entry: what to check
Understand which official pathway information to read, what evidence to organise and why academic practice is different from a sporting or cultural application.
Read the guideNAPLAN reading: support learning at each year level
Understand the assessed year levels, choose suitable reading practice and interpret results with the current official NAPLAN guidance.
Read the guideACER scholarship tests: a parent application checklist
Check the participating school, entry level, application requirements and official preparation resources before registering for an ACER scholarship test.
Read the guideICAS and selective-school preparation: useful overlap, different tasks
Compare ICAS learning goals with selective-school preparation without assuming equivalent scores, formats or admission requirements.
Read the guideDoes your child need a tutor for QASMT preparation?
Decide whether tutoring addresses an identified learning need, compare support options and ask useful questions before committing to a programme.
Read the guideQASMT merit pool: understand the notice and next steps
Understand what merit-pool consideration means, follow official requests for updated evidence and keep alternative plans in place without assuming an offer.
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