Opportunity class practice tests
Applications are now open for opportunity class entry in Year 5 in 2025.
Applications close 20 May 2024.
What is in the test?
The Opportunity Class Placement Test has 3 test sections.
| Test component | No. of questions | Time | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 25 | 30 minutes | 33.3% |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 35 | 40 minutes | 33.3% |
| Thinking Skills | 30 | 30 minutes | 33.3% |
You will be given a paper booklet with the test questions and a separate answer sheet for you to mark the correct answers with your pencil.
All questions are multiple-choice.
More about the 3 test sections
Reading test
The Reading test questions assess various reading skills through a diverse range of texts.
The texts include different genres such as:
- non-fiction
- fiction
- poetry
- magazine articles
- reports.
The reading test has 25 questions. You will have 30 minutes to complete this test.
Mathematical reasoning test
The Mathematical reasoning test assesses the student's ability to use mathematical understanding and knowledge to solve problems from a range of math topics.
The mathematical reasoning test has 35 questions. You will have 40 minutes to complete this test.
Calculators are not used in the mathematical reasoning test (or any other test section).
Thinking skills test
The Thinking skills test evaluates the student's critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through various question types.
The thinking skills test has 30 questions. You will have 30 minutes to complete this test.
No previous knowledge is required for this test.
Opportunity classes student resource hub
Did you know there is a Student resource hub where your child can:
- learn more about whether an opportunity class might be a good fit
- take interactive quizzes
- practise test items to help them prepare
- and lots more.
Practice tests
Your child may feel more confident and prepared if they practise answering the test questions below.
These are not the actual questions they will get on the day, but examples of the types of questions they can expect.
You can view the questions, the answer sheets and the answers for the multiple-choice tests. The sample practice tests also have explanations of the answers.
| Section | Links to samples | |
|---|---|---|
Reading |
Reading sample questions (PDF 717 KB) Reading sample answer sheet (PDF 591 KB) Reading sample answers (PDF 8.41 KB) Explanation of answers - Reading (PDF 387 KB) |
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Mathematical Reasoning |
Mathematical reasoning sample questions (PDF 280 KB) Explanation of answers - Mathematical reasoning (PDF 857 KB) |
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Thinking Skills |
Thinking skills sample questions (PDF 604 KB) Thinking skills sample answer sheet (PDF 590 KB) Thinking skills sample answers (PDF 46.4 KB) Explanation of answers - Thinking skills (PDF 411 KB) |
Practice tests from the 2023 Opportunity Class Placement Test
| Section | Links to samples | |
|---|---|---|
Reading |
Reading practice test questions (PDF 354 KB) Reading practice test answer sheet (PDF 126 KB) Reading practice test answers (PDF 450 KB) |
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Mathematical Reasoning |
Mathematical Reasoning practice test questions (PDF 412 KB) Mathematical Reasoning practice test answer sheet (PDF 126 KB) Mathematical Reasoning practice test answers (PDF 449 KB |
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Thinking Skills |
Thinking Skills practice questions (PDF 1.5 MB) Thinking Skills practice test answer sheet (PDF 1266 KB) Thinking Skills practice test answers (PDF 72.5 KB) |
Practice tests from the 2022 Opportunity Class Placement Test
| Section | Links to samples | |
|---|---|---|
Reading |
Reading practice test questions (PDF 552.8 KB) Reading practice test answer sheet (PDF 115.3 KB) Reading practice test answers (PDF 122.5 KB) |
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Mathematical Reasoning |
Mathematical Reasoning practice test questions (PDF 1.2 MB) Mathematical Reasoning practice test answer sheet (PDF 122.8 KB) Mathematical Reasoning practice test answers (PDF 88.9 KB |
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Thinking Skills |
Thinking Skills practice questions (PDF 1.5 MB) Thinking Skills practice test answer sheet (PDF 122.4 KB) Thinking Skills practice test answers (PDF 72.5 KB) |
Practice tests from the 2021 Opportunity Class Placement Test
| Section | Links to samples | |
|---|---|---|
Reading |
Reading practice test questions (PDF 321 KB) Reading practice test answer sheet (PDF 66.6 KB) Reading practice test answers (PDF 90.2 KB) |
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Mathematical Reasoning |
Mathematical Reasoning practice test questions (PDF 551 KB) Mathematical Reasoning practice test answer sheet (PDF 66.6 KB) Mathematical Reasoning practice test answers (PDF 70.0 KB |
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Thinking Skills |
Thinking Skills practice questions (PDF 2.18 MB) Thinking Skills practice test answer sheet (PDF 65.8 KB) Thinking Skills practice test answers (PDF 89.8 KB) |