Selective Trial Test Course
Information about the examination
The SEHS entrance exam is a written assessment, designed to test ability rather than achievement and will include a focus on higher order thinking skills.
The required knowledge in any section will not exceed that found in the Year 8 curriculum.
The exam takes approximately three hours to complete.
The exam comprises of a series of tests including multiple choice questions and written tasks:
- Reasoning – Reading (35 mins)
- Reasoning – Mathematics (30 mins)
- Short break (20 mins)
- General ability – Verbal (30 mins)
- General ability – Quantitative (30 mins)
- Short break (5 mins)
- Writing (40 mins)
Reasoning tasks in Reading and Mathematics assess a student’s ability to use their life and academic knowledge and skills and apply them to problems and tasks using the information provided in the task.
General ability tasks assess a student’s ability to learn in each of the tested areas by allowing the student to demonstrate their higher order thinking and problem-solving skills.
The writing test will comprise of two tasks.
CS Selective Trial Test Course
Common Benefits
- Up-to-date (Acer -style)content which familiarises students with applications of knowledge.
- Students improve speed and accuracy.
- Familiarises students with an environment which mimics VIC Government regulations for testing
- Immediate feedback on strengths and weaknesses
- Video explanations available for all the incorrect questions in the trial tests and practice questions in the lesson books
- Unique 6-steps Hybrid system which consolidates student Knowledge through testing and tutor assisted reviews, instant reporting and analysis of results, and strength and weakness
Unique 6 Steps System
Trial Test (OMR test + Video Explanation)
Lesson (Lesson book + Online tests + Video Explanation)
Class Structure
What benefits will your child have when attending CS Education?
Step 1 Trial Test
Implemented to help familiarise students with up-to-date content, and learning environments
- Enforces start-to-finish, timely completion of examinations
- Regularly updated test papers
Step 2 Report
Instant report generation after exam is completed
- Quick evaluation of strengths and weaknesses
- Personal marks tailor a student focused approach to learning
Step 3 Review the Test
Teachers review test paper with particular focus on difficult or statistically low questions
- Emphasises active learning
- Immediate feedback on student responses
Step 4 Report Analysis
Accessible anytime, anywhere
- Allows students to reflect on their work
- Focus areas can be developed for students
Step 5 Reopen Incorrect Question and Watch Video Explanation
Incorrect questions & Video explanation can be viewed on subject
- Useful in improving strengths and weaknesses
- Video explanation can help them to find solutions
Step 6 Small Group Tutorial
Put in place for further questions
- All students are invited to attend the Selective Tutorial class
- Useful for clarifying concepts encountered during the review
process