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There are 5 tests (2 ability tests and 3 achievement tests) included in the Victorian Selective School Test:
Ability Tests
Achievement Tests
These tests measure your child's ability to solve problems without prior knowledge. Ability generally predicts how quickly a child will be able to learn and the level of complexity they can deal with. The 2 ability tests are verbal reasoning and numerical reasoning.
This is a multiple-choice test that measures the ability to think and reason using words and language. Items in the test tap into vocabulary, word relationships, classification and deduction.
This is a multiple-choice test that measures the ability to think and reason using numbers. Items in the test tap into series, matrices, arithmetical reasoning and deduction.
These tests measure actual achievement or performance in key academic areas. Achievement scores are influenced by a student’s ability, and the application and practice of knowledge that has been learned.
The 3 achievement tests are reading comprehension, mathematics and written expression. Students complete one written expression test.
Students may be asked to produce any of the following text types – creative or persuasive. Two sample tasks are below
This is a multiple-choice test that measures the capacity to read and interpret meaning from written passages. Some questions also require students to correct, complete and punctuate sentences.
This is a multiple-choice test that measures year-level appropriate mathematical knowledge. Questions include measurements, algebra, space and data.
This test asks students to write an original work in response to visual or written cues. It measures the student’s ability to convey ideas in written form. The test assesses punctuation, content, creativity, construction, paragraphs, spelling and relevance.
This test asks students to respond to an issue that is relevant to society. For example, social, environmental or political issues. It measures the student’s ability to take a stance on the issue, make a logical and cohesive argument, and persuade an audience. The test assesses persuasive devices and language, punctuation, structure, grammar, spelling and vocabulary.
Use the practice test results (PDF, 143KB) to check answers.
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