“The NSW Selective Schools Test 2024 will likely introduce text types that students have never encountered before,” Steven Xu, the founder of Scholarly, highlighted in a recent webinar. His analysis of the writing prompts from 2021 to 2023 revealed a trend towards “very, very strange writing topics.” This blog dissects these shifts, focusing on the …
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Selective Practice Tests are crucial for understanding the test format and the types of questions that come. As pointed out by the official NSW government website, “students will feel more at ease with the test process if they are accustomed to the kinds of questions they might encounter.” Additionally, research from the Harvard Graduate School …
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A Strategy for Those Sitting The 2024 Selective Test “I want to share a powerful concept that transformed my life: front loading the effort. It’s a simple, yet profound strategy. Front loading the effort means tackling your tasks immediately, not letting procrastination take hold. I understand that many of you might be tempted to delay …
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A Note For Those Preparing For The 2024 Selective Test “Remember this: nothing good in life comes easy. Reflect on your own experiences or those around you. Have you noticed how taking the easy path often leads to ordinary results? This is a common observation, and I believe it’s a fundamental truth. Life offers two …
NSW is home to a range of selective schools, each catering to different needs and interests:
– Fully Selective Schools: Schools like Baulkham Hills High School and North Sydney Boys High School fall under this category. They are known for their rigorous academic focus and competitive environment.
– Partially Selective Schools: Schools like Fort Street High School offer both selective and comprehensive streams, allowing for a diverse student body.
– Agricultural High Schools: There are four schools under this wing, which are fully selective with a specialised focus on agriculture.
– Specialist High Schools: Conservatorium High School, which specialises in music, provides a unique opportunity for students with specific talents.
Aurora College – The Virtual Classroom: This unique offering provides a selective class environment for students in rural and remote areas, accessible through 182 approved host schools. Here, selective class students primarily engage in English, mathematics, and science courses separately, while integrating with non-selective peers for other subjects.
In a detailed paper on how to reduce test anxiety, The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) noted: “The more you are accustomed to sitting for a period of time, answering test questions, and pacing yourself, the more comfortable you will feel when you actually sit down to take the test.” They’re not …
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OC Trial tests are known to help with final test performance. As the official NSW government website points out too, “students will be more comfortable with the test process if they are familiar with the types of questions they may be asked.” Meanwhile, a study by the Harvard Graduate School of Education revealed that trial …
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A Note For Those Taking The Selective Test 2024 “The NSW Selective Writing Test is quite difficult to crack. I say this because the questions, over the last few years, have become extremely unpredictable. To tackle this, I always teach my students to think quickly on their feet. To be able to write well in …
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A Message For Those Sitting the OC Test 2024 “Preparing for the 2024 Opportunity Class (OC) test can feel daunting, especially when you’re surrounded by peers who seem to have a natural edge. I remember my early days while preparing for the OC test: I would keep feeling overwhelmed by how naturally gifted my …
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