Q: What subjects are in the OC Placement Test?

Students will be tested on: Reading Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills The test for 2021 will be computer-based and 60 minutes in length. It will be a continuous test with no breaks. The test will be structured as follows: Reading - 14 multiple choice questions Mathematical Skills - 18 items multiple choice questions Thinking Skills - 18 multiple choice questions

Question 1

What are Opportunity Classes (OC)?

Accepted Answer

Opportunity classes located in government primary schools cater for academically gifted Year 5 and Year 6 students with high potential. These classes help students to learn by grouping them with students of similar ability, using specialised teaching methods and educational materials at the appropriate level.

Question 2

When do students sit the OC Placement Test?

Accepted Answer

Students sit the OC Test in July of Year 4, for entry into Year 5.

Question 3

What are the different type of selective high schools?

Accepted Answer

There are fully selective, partially selective and agricultural high schools offering Year 7 placement throughout NSW.

Question 4

Are there any OC Schools near me?

Accepted Answer

There are 76 primary schools with opportunity classes across NSW.

Question 5

When can we apply for the actual OC test?

Accepted Answer

Applications open in April and close May of Year 4.

Question 6

What subjects are in the OC Placement Test?

Accepted Answer

Students will be tested on:
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Reading
Mathematical Reasoning and
Thinking Skills
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The test for 2021 will be computer-based and 60 minutes in length. It will be a continuous test with no breaks. The test will be structured as follows:
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Reading - 14 multiple choice questions
Mathematical Skills - 18 items multiple choice questions
Thinking Skills - 18 multiple choice questions

Question 7

What is the Thinking Skills test?

Accepted Answer

The thinking skills test consists of 40 questions. Students have 40 minutes to complete the test. The questions are all multiple choice.
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The thinking skills test assesses the student’s ability in:
problem solving
critical thinking
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There are a range of different question types in the test.
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Problem Solving questions
Relevant selection
Finding procedures
Identifying similarity
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Critical Thinking questions
Identifying the Main Conclusion
Drawing a conclusion
Identifying an Assumption
Detecting Reasoning Errors
Matching Augments
Applying Principles

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