Preparing for the NSW Selective High School test or a scholarship exam? Build the mathematical reasoning and speed they reward with free, weekly timed practice — the habit that beats last-minute cramming.
The selective test’s maths reasoning rewards thinking under time — here’s how KAOO builds it.
The test rewards reasoning and problem-solving over rote calculation. Varied weekly problems build genuine thinking.
Timed papers train quick, careful work under exactly the kind of pressure the real test applies.
Selective questions are deliberately novel. Regular exposure removes the fear of a problem your child hasn’t seen before.
Starting a weekly habit in Year 5–6 builds far more than a term of cramming ever could.
Step-by-step lessons rebuild any weak topic so it stops costing marks.
Serious preparation without the tutoring bill — every challenge and lesson is free.
The NSW Selective High School placement test is sat in Year 6 for entry into a selective high school in Year 7. It assesses reading, mathematical reasoning, thinking skills and writing. Many private and independent schools also run scholarship exams with a similar mathematical-reasoning component. This page focuses on the maths.
The maths reasoning these tests measure — speed, accuracy and resilience with unfamiliar, multi-step problems — is built by consistent timed practice over time, not by expensive last-minute coaching alone. KAOO’s free Weekly Maths Challenge delivers a fresh, marked paper every week, while Mastery Maths lessons rebuild any weak topic. Pair it with targeted Year 6 maths practice.
Always confirm official test dates and registration with the relevant exam authority or school; track key dates in the KAOO exam directory.
Year 6 maths practice · OC test maths prep · Exam & scholarship dates
Build reasoning and speed with a fresh timed challenge every week — free.
Yes — the Weekly Maths Challenge and Mastery Maths lessons are completely free, with no tutoring fees and no paywall.
It is sat in Year 6 for entry into a selective high school in Year 7. Always confirm current dates and registration with the NSW Department of Education.
Yes. Most scholarship exams include a mathematical-reasoning component very similar to the selective test, so the same weekly timed practice prepares your child for both.
No resource can guarantee selection. KAOO builds the maths reasoning and exam stamina that help your child perform at their best. It is not affiliated with any exam authority.