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 SEHS entrance exam will include:
- Reasoning in Reading, Mathematics
- General Ability – Verbal, Quantitative and Writing
It will contain multiple choice questions and written tasks.
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.
About selective entry high schools
Victoria’s Selective Entry High Schools provide an excellent education for academically high-achieving students in Years 9-12.
Students in their second year of secondary schooling (Year 8) can apply for a place by sitting the entrance exam.
Exam format
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 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
- 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 improvement.
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
Incorrect questions can be viewed on subject/topic basis
- Useful in improving strengths and weaknesses
- Summative assessment can consolidate knowledge
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