Test Dates
ACER
Scholarship TesT
Saturday
27.02.2021
Selective
Placement Test
Thursday
11.03.2021
OC
Placement Test
Wednesday
21.07.2021
School Calendars
Selective Test
Selective Placement Test
Fact Sheet
While pencils will be provided for the selective high school test, parents are allowed to send with their child two pencils (preferably 2B) and an eraser and sharpener.
This is a change from the test information already sent to parents.
For more information:
Calculation of Profile Score
New Details
Note: Please be aware that some schools (Eg. private schools) do not provide a school assessment mark. This means that all English, Writing, Maths and Thinking Skills marks are received 100% from the Entrance Test.
(Consult your primary school for this information)
Scholarship Test
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ACER Test Structure
Test 1: Written Expression (extended response, 25 minutes)
Test 2: Humanities - Comprehension and Interpretation (multiple choice, 40 minutes)
Test 3: Mathematics (multiple choice, 40 minutes)
Test 4: Written Expression (extended response, 25 minutes)
Test structures can be found on the ACER website under "ACER Scholarship Test structure"
What to bring:
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Two blue or black pens for the Written Expression section of the test.
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Two HB or B pencils for the multiple-choice tests + a good eraser
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Something to eat/drink during the break between tests (optional)
ACER General Information
Costs:
Each school sets its own application fee. You must complete a separate application and pay a separate fee for each school that you apply to. (Can apply for more than one school). Details are available on the schools’ websites.
How to Apply:
To apply for a test you need to create a Parent Account in the ACER Scholarship Test online application system and then complete an application for your child for each school you wish to apply to. Check the individual school websites before applying online.
Results:
ACER will provide your results to the school/s you've applied to. Some schools will post the result reports to parents in the mail. Other schools have opted for parents to be able to access results online; in this case you will receive a notification email from ACER with information about how to access your report.
OC Test
Test Information
Students are NOT to bring pens, rulers, note paper, or books. Smart watches, phones or other devices that compute, photograph, communicate or make a noise will not be allowed at or near the student's desk in the test centre.
Students MUST bring a printed copy of their Test authority letter with their application number.
Students bring their own 2B lead pencil, sharpener and eraser. Students can bring a clear bottle of water to keep under the desk during the test.
For more information:
Note: 2021 OC Exam will remain paper-based.
Multiple choice tests are marked by computer
Reading 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.
Mathematical Reasoning Test
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
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. No previous knowledge is required for this test.
New Details
General Information
Selection process
The placement score is calculated by adding the scaled test scores to the moderated school assessment scores.
The calculated placement score will be out of a total of 120 (previously 300).
The calculated placement score will be derived as follows:
Test Component
Reading: 33.3
Math Reasoning: 33.3
Thinking Skills: 33.3
Total: 100
School Assessment Scores
English: 10
Maths 10
Total: 20
When Applying:
Applicants can choose up to two opportunity classes. Choose the opportunity class and the order of the classes carefully and list only those schools you would like your child to attend and in your preferred order. You can change school choices without explanation before 6 August 2021 by logging in to your application dashboard and making the changes.
School Assessment Scores:
Public schools
NSW primary schools give school assessment scores to show each student's achievement in English and Mathematics in 2021 relative to other candidates from the same school. If school assessment scores from a NSW school cannot be provided, students will be considered on their test scores alone.
Non-government schools
NSW non-government school applicants complete the online application form. When applying, by accepting the Privacy Notice, parents indicate their acceptance that the Department may need to contact the non-government school regarding a student’s assessment information (such as school assessment scores) to assist with the placement process.
Parents of students at non-government schools receive the 'Principal's page for provision of school assessment scores' with the email confirming that the application was submitted. The Team will send a notice to parents when the principal's page has been processed.