Edutest case studies
Edutest · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Edutest is a suite of standardized ability and achievement tests used by many Australian independent and selective schools, and by some schools overseas, as one part of their scholarship, entrance and placement processes. It is not a single pass/fail examination and it does not award a qualification. Instead, a school receives a candidate's results and combines them with school reports, interviews, portfolios or other evidence to make its own decision. Candidates are typically students moving into a new year level, most often at the upper primary or early secondary stage, though the year levels tested vary by school. Topics on this exam: Numerical Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and Written Expression. The Edutest case studies are 5 cases and about 2,536 words.
1The Split Bus Fleet
A school hires buses for a three-day camp. Each large bus seats 54 students and costs 420 per day. Each small bus seats 22 students and costs 190 per day. Exactly 310 students attend, and every student must have a seat.
589 words, about 3 min2Word Count on the Noticeboard
A student council writes a notice for the school newsletter. The editor's rule is: the notice must be between 90 and 110 words inclusive, and every sentence must contain at least one comma. Students who need to borrow books should visit before lunch. Returns can be left in the blue bin outside the door.
507 words, about 3 min3The Two Reviews
Two reviews describe the same school play. The lead actor forgot two lines in Act One, yet recovered so smoothly that most of the audience never noticed. The set was simple but the lighting was inventive, turning a plain stage into a stormy sea. The orchestra, however, was often louder than the singers, and the final scene felt rushed.
494 words, about 2 min4The Tiling Problem
A rectangular hall floor measures 7.2 m by 4.8 m. It is to be covered with square tiles of side 40 cm. Tiles are sold only in full boxes of 12, and each box costs $36. A 5% allowance for cutting and breakage must be added to the number of tiles needed, and the result rounded up to whole tiles before boxing.
397 words, about 2 min5The Scholarship Speech
A student must write a 250–300 word speech for a scholarship panel. The brief says: 'Persuade us that curiosity matters more than grades. Grades are just numbers. I once got a C in science because I spent all my time on an experiment that failed.
549 words, about 3 min