At the Year 5 level, SelectiveTests helps students and their parents with their preparation for various tests. At this level, many schools offer an advanced curriculum to cater to the needs of gifted children.

Our tests are modelled around entry into year 5 and 6 for the NSW Opportunity Class (OC) schools. OC schools cater to students that typically demonstrate skill levels above average of the class they intend to enter. OC schools also form the natural progression path for students to later enter into year 7 Selective Schools because the advanced learning pace in OC schools give students somewhat of an advantage over others preparing for NSW Selective Schools.

Our Year 5 tests contain 35 questions that are to be completed within 30 minutes. All tests contain a mixture of questions in Mathematics, General Ability and Reading Comprehension.

These tests can be used, not only by NSW students, but by students in all Australian States that are preparing their children for curriculum at this level.

How to best Use SelectiveTests

Important Dates

The final days before the Test

On the day of the Test

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SelectiveTests is extremely cost-effective. This implies that SelectiveTests can can either be used stand-alone or as a supplement to any other self-study/tuition program that you are already following.

ENGLISH REFERENCE

When reviewing your English Test answers, look up the meanings of words you are not so sure about.

• SelectiveTests can be used stand-alone or alongside any self-study or tuition program.
• Parents MUST be involved in the progress of their child. We try to make this easier for the parents by sending periodic progress reports via email.
• Ideally, one should consider preparation for the Selective School examinations as a marathon, not as a sprint. Start studying well in advance and practice and learn the concepts slowly over time.
• Attempt at least one English and one Maths test every week.
• Identify your weak areas and ask someone to explain them to you.
• You can review your finished tests anytime, so ask your parents and/or coach to help explain the things you don't understand. We have tried to explain the solutions in an easy way, but expect you to know some basic concepts. So if you don't understand some explanations, get someone to help you with them.
• Make the most of our Answer Strategies. Again, if you don't understand them, get someone to explain them.
• Use the Mark for Review feature.
  When taking a timed test, remember that accuracy and time-management are extremely important. If you are stuck on a particular question, do not waste too much time over it. Mark it for review, and come back to it later. Even if you have answered a question, but are not very sure about the accuracy of your answer, mark it for review. If you have time later on, you can revisit these questions and double-and-triple check your work.
• Always have a sheet of paper and pencil handy and use this for rough work. Sometimes the most obvious-looking answer may not be the correct one. A little work on the rough pad may help remove silly mistakes.
• Remember that you can take unlimited Math and English tests when in Practice mode. Take advantage of this.

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To see important dates for Opportunity Class placement, please click here.

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• Drive to the venue a day or two before, just to make sure you know where it is as well as to understand whether traffic will be an issue on the day of the test.
• Try not to study on the day before the test. Relax and try to keep your mind fresh for the test. Sleep early the night before the test.
• If you are like other kids who spend more time in front of the television or in front of a Playstation console - try to start a regular excercise regime a couple of months prior to the examination. Parents, remember that for a sharp mind, excercise is extremely important. Do not overdo it, but just get out and get the blood flowing on a daily basis.

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• Arrive at the examination centre with at least 15 minutes to spare. Last minute rushing can throw your child's mind temporarily off balance, what with the natural nervousness of being in a different environment.
• Always keep a calm mind when taking the real test. Remember you have an advantage over others because you have been praticing similar questions for some time with SelectiveTests!

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