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SELECTIVE TESTING COURSE
Mr Paul's name is synonymous with Selective High School success. His teaching techniques are geared towards teaching students the most effective and efficient ways to answer selective placement test questions.
Mode of delivery
Online
How does the course work?
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Students are given access to an online selective test between Monday and Sunday. Students may attempt the tests anytime between those days at home.
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Mr Paul will review each of the test questions with the students each Sunday via Zoom.
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Reports available weekly.
Test schedule throughout the term
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 - Mathematical Reasoning & Thinking Skills
Week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 - Reading & Writing
Test schedule / term
Term 2, 2022 - 11 tests [completed]
Term 3, 2022 - 11 tests [completed]
Term 4, 2022 - 11 tests [underway]
Summer Holiday Course, January 2023 - 10 tests [now enrolling]
Term 1, 2023 - 10 tests [now enrolling]
Spring Holiday Course, April 2023 - 10 tests
Term 2, 2023 - 1 test
Zoom review
every Sunday, from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
SELECTIVE TESTING COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION
Week 1 (3 hours - test and review)
Mathematical Reasoning
Thinking Skills
Week 2 (3 hours - test and review)
Reading
Writing with feedback
MATHEMATICAL REASONING TEST
35 questions (40 mins)
The mathematical reasoning test consists of 35 questions. Students have 40 minutes to complete the test. The questions are all multiple choice.
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.
THINKING SKILLS TEST
40 questions (40 mins)
The thinking skills test consists of 40 questions. Students have 40 minutes to complete the test. The questions are all multiple choice.
The thinking skills test assesses the student’s ability in critical thinking and problem-solving. There are a range of different question types in the test.
READING TEST
30 questions (40 mins)
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.
WRITING TEST
1 writing task (20 mins)
The writing test consists of a topic about which students must write according to the instructions. 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 who do not address the topic in their writing, regardless of fluency or creativity, will receive low marks.