Reading
Reading and understanding a range of passages.
- Finding the main idea
- Inference from stories and poems
- Vocabulary in context
How we prepareWeekly reading across unfamiliar text types, with a chat about why each answer works.
NSW Year 4
Online OC Test Preparation for NSW Students
Get your NSW Year 4 child ready for the Opportunity Class Placement Test. Live online lessons build reading, reasoning and thinking skills, one calm step at a time.
The OC Test Sections We Prepare Students For
The test checks how well students read, reason and solve problems, not just what they have been taught.
Mathematical Reasoning
Problem solving that goes beyond the Year 4 maths class.
- Patterns and number puzzles
- Multi-step word problems
- Shapes, space and measurement
How we prepareChallenge questions sit a step above the year level, with strategies for problems students have not seen before.
Thinking Skills
Logic, patterns and abstract reasoning.
- Spotting patterns in shapes and numbers
- Using clues to find the answer
- Working out the odd one out
How we prepareShort, regular puzzles that build speed and calm.
Test Technique
Managing time and staying calm in a timed test.
- Pacing through each section
- Skipping and returning to hard questions
- Checking answers without panic
How we prepareTimed mock tests in the same format, with feedback on pacing.
What to Focus on, Stage by Stage
Most families start well before the test. Pick your child's stage and try a question.
Years 2 and 3
Build the base: strong reading and a love of puzzles.
- Reading for fun every day
- Number patterns and mental maths
- Simple logic puzzles
Try a sample question
What comes next? 2, 4, 6, 8, ...
The correct answer is B (10).
Year 4, early
Practise the test question styles, one section at a time.
- Timed reading passages
- Multi-step maths problems
- Pattern and shape puzzles
Try a sample question
Which number does not belong? 4, 8, 12, 15, 16
The correct answer is C (15).
Year 4, test term
Full mock tests and a steady routine.
- Full-length timed practice
- Reviewing mistakes calmly
- Sleep, breakfast and a calm test day
Try a sample question
A class has 24 students. 3/8 are boys. How many are boys?
The correct answer is C (9).
Test week
Light practice and plenty of rest.
- A short warm-up each day
- Packing what the test centre asks for
- Staying positive and relaxed
Try a sample question
What is 6 × 7?
The correct answer is B (42).
How OC Placement Works
Every family applies online, sits the test and then receives an offer. Here are the steps for NSW families.
See Where Your Child Sits- ApplyApply online through the NSW Department of Education during the application window.
- Sit the TestYour child sits the Opportunity Class Placement Test in Year 4.
- Wait for ResultsResults come out in the same year.
- Receive an OfferOffers are made to the highest-scoring students, taking school choices into account.
- Accept the PlaceAccept the offer by the date given, or stay at your current school.
OC Test Questions From Parents
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Message Us on WhatsAppDoes my child need to be in a NSW school to sit the OC test?
Yes. The Opportunity Class test is for NSW students in Year 4 who want to join an Opportunity Class in Year 5. Families outside NSW can ask about similar programs in their state.
Is the OC test the same as the selective test?
No. The OC test is for Year 5 entry to an Opportunity Class. The selective test is for Year 7 entry to a selective high school.
When should we start preparing?
Many families start in Year 3 or early in Year 4, with a little practice each week.
Will test prep make my child anxious?
We keep it low pressure, with short sessions and friendly tutors.
How will I know if my child is improving?
Regular quiz results and parent reports show progress skill by skill.
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