Edutest study guide
Edutest · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
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. The Edutest study guide has 5 sections and about 1,355 words.
01Numerical Reasoning: Patterns, Sequences and Quantitative Comparison
Numerical Reasoning measures how well you spot relationships between numbers rather than how fast you can calculate. Expect number sequences, letter-number codes, ratio and proportion puzzles, tables of data, and "which value is larger" comparisons.
270 words, about 1 min02Verbal Reasoning: Logic, Codes and Word Relationships
Verbal Reasoning assesses logical thinking expressed in words: analogies, odd-one-out, letter and word codes, syllogisms, and short passages requiring a single valid inference. Success depends on precise reading and resisting assumptions the text does not support.
269 words, about 1 min03Reading Comprehension: Locating, Inferring and Evaluating
Reading Comprehension asks you to extract meaning from short to medium passages: main idea, specific detail, vocabulary in context, inference, tone, and the author's purpose. The passages are usually non-fiction - reports, explanations, persuasive pieces - so precision matters more than speed.
305 words, about 2 min04Mathematics Achievement: Curriculum Skills Under Time Pressure
Mathematics Achievement tests curriculum content directly: arithmetic, fractions and decimals, percentages, ratio, algebra, geometry, measurement, and basic statistics. Unlike reasoning items, these require applying learned procedures accurately and showing working where permitted.
248 words, about 1 min05Written Expression: Clear, Structured, Purposeful Writing
Written Expression evaluates how well you improve and produce text: choosing the best word, fixing grammar and punctuation, ordering sentences logically, combining ideas smoothly, and writing a short piece with a clear structure. Markers reward clarity, accuracy, and control of tone.
263 words, about 1 min