Edutest - Test Structure:

Scholarship and entrance tests are comprised of two types of tests: Ability tests and Achievement tests.

1. The Ability tests: 

Ability tests in Verbal and Numerical Reasoning are designed to measure a student's ability to think, reason and solve problems, without necessarily relying on prior knowledge. Ability generally predicts how quickly a student will be able to learn and the level of complexity they can comfortably deal with.

• Verbal Reasoning

Measures the ability to think and reason using words and language. This includes vocabulary, word relationships, classification and deduction.

~ 30 minutes long

 ~ multiple-choice

• Numerical Reasoning

Measures the ability to think and reason using numbers. This includes series,    matrices, arithmetical reasoning and deduction.

~ 30 minutes long

~ multiple-choice

2. The Achievement tests

Achievement tests in Reading Comprehension, Mathematics and Written Expression are designed to measure actual achievement or performance in some key academic areas. Achievement scores are influenced by a student's ability, as well as the application and practise of knowledge that has been learned.

• Reading Comprehension

Measures the capacity to read and interpret meaning from written passages, as

well as correct, complete and punctuate sentences.

~ 30 minutes long

~ multiple-choice

• Mathematics

Measures year level appropriate mathematical knowledge, including items 

covering numbers, measurement, algebra, space and data.

~ 30 minutes long

~ multiple-choice

• Written Expression

This test assesses the ability to convey ideas clearly in written form. Punctuation, creativity, construction, grammar, spelling and relevance to the task are assessed. Any of the following modes of writing may be assessed: creative, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, expository or informative.

~ 15 minutes long

~ no planning or reading time