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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
Face-to-face at Liverpool or online via Zoom. Term 4: Friday 4:00–7:00 PM (also Zoom), or Saturday 1:30–4:30 PM (face-to-face).
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 after each tests.
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Reports available instantly.
Test schedule throughout the term
Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 - Mathematical Reasoning & Reading
Week 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 - Thinking Skills & Writing
Test schedule / term
Term 1, 2026 - 10 tests
Term 2, 2026 - 11 tests
Term 3, 2026 - 11 tests
Term 4, 2026 - 11 tests
January 2027 holiday course — dates and test allocation to be confirmed
Term 1, 2027 — programme to be confirmed
April 2027 autumn holiday course — dates and test allocation to be confirmed
Term 2, 2027 — programme to be confirmed
SELECTIVE TESTING COURSE PROGRAM INFORMATION
Week 1 (3 hours - test and review)
Mathematical Reasoning
Reading
Week 2 (3 hours - test and review)
Thinking Skills
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
17 questions / 38 answers (45 mins)
The reading test consists of 17 questions with 38 answers. Students have 45 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 (30 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.