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Master critical thinking skills to solve all 48 Selective Test question types and save time with all-inclusive resources. Get ahead with over 150+ pages of content, 150+ online practice questions, and 3 diagnostic exams for each section of the Selective School Test.
Learn from the best. Matrix Selective Test teachers are experts in their field with experience teaching exam-style critical thinking skills.
Step 1
Theory & Techniques
Step 2
Application
Step 3
Guided Examples
Step 4
In-Class Practice
Step 5
Online Homework
Step 6
Videos for Revision
Step 7
Diagnostic Tests & Feedback
Stay informed at every step of your child’s Selective School preparation journey with the Matrix Learning Management System (LMS), designed to intelligently track homework progression and achievement.
See how our flexible learning methods can cater to your learning needs.
Build confidence with engaging and interactive critical thinking skill lessons led by experienced selective test preparation teachers. With carefully designed lesson resources, students engage with theory, application of techniques, and exam practice every lesson.
Review and revise understanding from home annywhere anytime. Continue learning beyond the classroom with easy-to-follow video explanations perfectly aligned with the Matrix Theory Book.
Sharpen exam skills anywhere anytime, with 120+ Reading Comprehension, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills practice questions available online each term.
Track your child’s Selective Test readiness with Diagnostic Reviews once every three weeks. With reports accompanying each exam, you can view their progress alongside cohort averages.
The Matrix Selective Test Preparation course dedicates each term to one of the four sections of the test. The course starts in October for Year 4 students with Reading Skills module and concludes at the end of Year 5 with Exam-Style Writing module.
Module 1
Jul - Sep
Essential Skills to Master the Selective Test
Module 1
Jul - Sep
Essential Skills to Master the Selective Test
Module 2
Oct - Dec
Reading Skills
Module 2
Oct - Dec
Reading Skills
Module 3
Jan - Mar
Mathematical and Spatial Reasoning
Module 3
Jan - Mar
Mathematical and Spatial Reasoning
Module 4
Apr - Jun
Mathematical Reasoning
Module 4
Apr - Jun
Mathematical Reasoning
Module 5
Jul - Sep
Thinking Skills
Module 5
Jul - Sep
Thinking Skills
Module 6
Jan - Mar
Selective Mock Tests and Revision - Module 6
Module 6
Jan - Mar
Selective Mock Tests and Revision - Module 6
Module 1
Jul - Sep
Lesson details will be out soon.
Module 2
Oct - Dec
Who is it for: Year 4 – 5 students at school who are preparing for the Selective High School Placement Test
Topics: Verbal Reasoning
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Fiction Texts
Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Fiction Texts
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Analysing Poetry
Lesson 5: Non-Fiction Texts
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Interpreting Main Ideas in Multiple Texts
Lesson 8: Applying Reading Skills
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 3
Jan - Mar
Who is it for: Year 5 – 6 students at school who are preparing for the Selective High School Placement Test
Topics: Numerical and Spatial Reasoning
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Properties of Numbers
Lesson 2: Number Conversions
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Probability and Data
Lesson 5: Number Sentences and Sequences
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: 2D Spatial Structure
Lesson 8: 3D Objects
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 4
Apr - Jun
Who is it for: Year 5 students at school
Topics: Measurements and Spatial Reasoning
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Patterns and Worded Problems
Lesson 2: Angles and Position
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Length and Mass
Lesson 5: Volume and Capacity
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Data and Graphs
Lesson 8: Time
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 5
Jul - Sep
Who is it for: Year 5 students at school
Topics: Logical Reasoning
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Solving Logical Mistakes
Lesson 2: Solving Logical Arguments
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Taking a look at Syllogisms
Lesson 5: Exploring Logic Puzzles 1 (Lists, Directions and Ordering Objects
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Exploring Logic Puzzles 2 (Numerical and Alphabetical Logic Puzzles)
Lesson 8: Cracking Codes
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 6
Jan - Mar
Who is it for: Year 5 students at school
Topics: Imaginative, Persuasive, and Informative Writing
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Reading Skills Revision
Lesson 2: Reading Skills Mock Test
Lesson 3: Mathematical Reasoning Revision
Lesson 4: Mathematical Reasoning Mock Test
Lesson 5: Thinking Skills Revision
Lesson 6: Thinking Skills Mock Test
Lesson 7: Writing Skills Revision and Mock Test
Lesson 8: Mock Exam Day #1
Lesson 9: Mock Exam Day #2
Matrix teachers are experts in their field with vast classroom teaching experience and matching qualifications.
150+ colour page new-edition Theory Book written by expert teachers designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills for Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills tests.
Our small classes are arranged in a U-shape, creating an interactive and engaging learning environment.
All Matrix Campuses are designed for student comfort and engagement. Make learning enjoyable with our comfortable and professional learning environment.
Sharpen your critical thinking skills with regularly updated online question banks. And with automated marking, students get instant feedback on their progress.
Learn from the best. Each Theory Lesson is accompanied by online video lessons led by experienced teachers.
See how your child’s exam skills are progressing with 3 Diagnostic Tests throughout the term assessing your child’s performance level, with reports that include cohort averages.
Receive feedback on how your child is tracking against their Matrix cohort, with performance scoring and score averages delivered with each Diagnostic Review test.
Access Theory Lesson Videos, Online Practice Questions, and track your progress easily via Matrix LMS App.
Want advice on your child’s learning? Get exclusive access to academic advice, and invitations to events and seminars from the Matrix academic team.
All on campus courses come with our First Lesson Money Back Guarantee.
Enjoy access to all course resources until the end of the Selective School Test date.
Castle Hill
Wed 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Sun 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
Epping
Sun 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
Hurstville
Mon 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Parramatta
Sat 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Sun 1:00PM - 2:30PM |
Strathfield
Sat 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Build exam confidence with mock tests for each section of the Selective test.
Learn how to answer the various question types on the Selective test through in-class review with the teacher.
Monitor your child’s progress with Diagnostic Tests, accompanied by a report that features performance grading and averages scores within their Matrix cohort.
Holiday
January
Selective Trial Tests Program: Theory, Mock Tests, Review & Report
Holiday
January
Selective Trial Tests Program: Theory, Mock Tests, Review & Report
Holiday
January
Who: Year 6 students in 2025
Program
Day 1: Reading Test + Writing Test
Day 2: Mathematical Reasoning Skills + Test
Day 3: Thinking Skills Test 1 + Review
Day 4: Thinking Skills Test 2 + Review (Online Mock Selective Test available on Matrix LMS)
Matrix teachers are experts in their field with vast classroom teaching experience and matching qualifications.
Receive daily resources written by expert Selective test teachers designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills for Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills and Writing tests.
Our small classes are arranged in a U-shape, creating an interactive and engaging learning environment
Gain an understanding of your child’s exam readiness with Diagnostic Review tests, accompanied by a report that features performance grading and cohort averages.
Receive detailed feedback on your child’s writing skills, including marking rubrics and exemplar responses for actionable insights.
Practise anywhere, anytime with the online Mock Selective tests. And with automated marking, students get instant feedback on their tests.
All Matrix Campuses provide the most comfortable environment to support engaging learning experience.
Access Theory Lesson Videos, Online Practice Questions, and track your progress easily via Matrix LMS App.
Enjoy access to all course resources until the end of the Selective School Test date.
Castle Hill
13 Jan - 16 Jan |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Chatswood
20 Jan - 23 Jan |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Epping
13 Jan - 16 Jan |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Hurstville
13 Jan - 16 Jan |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Parramatta
20 Jan - 23 Jan |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
Strathfield
13 Jan - 16 Jan |
11:00am - 1:00pm |
With detailed video lessons led by experienced Matrix teachers, students can work through the Matrix Theory Book at their own pace with the support you need.
Sharpen your critical thinking skills anytime anywhere, with 500+ verbal reasoning, mathematical reasoning, spatial reasoning and logical reasoning practice questions available online.
Address gaps in learning by asking questions on the student Q&A board to receive individual teacher support within 1 working day
Track your child’s Selective Test readiness with 3 online Diagnostic Reviews during the course. With reports accompanying each exam, you can view their progress alongside cohort averages.
Module 1
Reading Skills
Module 1
Reading Skills
Module 2
Mathematical and Spatial Reasoning
Module 2
Mathematical and Spatial Reasoning
Module 3
Mathematical Reasoning
Module 3
Mathematical Reasoning
Module 4
Thinking Skills
Module 4
Thinking Skills
Module 5
Writing Skills
Module 5
Writing Skills
Module 6
Selective Mock Tests and Revision
Module 6
Selective Mock Tests and Revision
Module 1
Topics: Verbal Reasoning
Who: Year 4 – 5 students at school who are preparing for the Selective High School Placement Test
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Fiction Texts
Lesson 2: Comparing and Contrasting Fiction Texts
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Analysing Poetry
Lesson 5: Non-Fiction Texts – Cloze Passages
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Interpreting Main Ideas in Multiple Texts
Lesson 8: Applying Reading Skills
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 2
Topics: Numerical and Spatial Reasoning
Who: Year 5 and 6 students at school
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Properties of Numbers
Lesson 2: Number Conversions
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Probability and Data
Lesson 5: Number Sentences and Sequences
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: 2D Spatial Structure
Lesson 8: 3D Objects
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 3
Topics: Measurements and Spatial Reasoning
Who: Year 5 and 6 students at school
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Patterns and Worded Problems
Lesson 2: Angles and Position
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Length and Mass
Lesson 5: Volume and Capacity
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Data and Graphs
Lesson 8: Time
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 4
Topics: Logical Reasoning
Who: Year 5 and 6 students at school
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Patterns in Shapes and Data
Lesson 2: Puzzles
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Finding Procedures
Lesson 5: Evaluating Logical Arguments
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Syllogisms
Lesson 8: Identifying Logical Mistakes
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 5
Who: Year 5 and 6 students at school
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Understanding the Selective Writing Test
Lesson 2: Writing for Imaginative Prompts
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Writing for Informative Prompts
Lesson 5: The Importance of Editing
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Writing for Persuasive Prompts
Lesson 8: Perfecting Your Persuasion
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Module 6
Who: Year 5 and 6 students at school
Difficulty: Same level as the actual Selective High School Placement Test
Program
Lesson 1: Reading Skills Revision
Lesson 2: Reading Skills Mock Test
Lesson 3: Mathematical Reasoning Revision
Lesson 4: Mathematical Reasoning Mock Test
Lesson 5: Thinking Skills Revision
Lesson 6: Thinking Skills Mock Test
Lesson 7: Writing Skills Revision and Mock Test
Lesson 8: Mock Exam Day
Lesson 9: Mock Exam Day
Matrix teachers are experts in their field with vast classroom teaching experience and matching qualifications.
150+ colour page new-edition Theory Book written by expert teachers designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills for Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills tests delivered to your doorstep.
Learn from the best. Each Theory Lesson is accompanied by online video lessons led by experienced teachers.
Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with all the benefits of being on-campus. Lesson content progression is automatically unlocked for the best learning experience, ensuring students stay on track for success.
Sharpen your critical thinking skills with regularly updated online question banks. And with automated marking, students get instant feedback on their progress.
Access Theory Lesson Videos, Online Practice Questions, and track your progress easily via the Matrix LMS App.
Stuck on a question? Address individual learning needs using the Q&A boards and receive responses to questions from teachers within 1 working day.
See how your child’s exam skills are progressing with 3 online Diagnostic Tests throughout the course, with reports on your child’s performance level alongside cohort averages.
Want advice on your child’s learning? Get exclusive access to academic advice, and invitations to events and seminars from the Matrix academic team.
Enjoy access to all course resources until the end of the academic year.
Online
Access starts | 14 October 2024 |
Access Ends | Day of Exam |
Matrix+ online
Term course
Holiday course
Who is it for?
Course structure
Matrix resources
Reporting
Additional support
Homework
Assessments
years teaching
Qualifications
Year levels
Subjects taught
Years at Matrix
years
Teaching experience
years
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Flexible payment options: Pay quarterly or monthly over 3 months.
Term Course
9 weekly lessons over 9 weeks
$528
per module
$176
per month for 3 months
Holiday course
4 daily lessons over 4 days
$288
per holiday course
N/A
Matrix+ Online
9 lessons anytime anywhere
$369
per module
$123
per month for 3 months
I used to find homework and school work difficult. It took me so much time to get it all done. After joining Matrix, I can keep up with school work a lot quicker.
I think Matrix Education courses give me the best form of learning. I love how the teacher explains things in class!
Who are Matrix teachers?
Matrix Year 5 Selective School Test tutoring teachers are experienced educators who have degrees in related disciplines. They are knowledgeable, know how to explain things clearly and make learning fun.
What are the teaching styles of Matrix teachers?
Matrix Selective School Test tutoring is led by experienced teachers who deliver a structured and engaging learning experience.
Does the Matrix Selective School Test tutoring program cover all four sections of the Selective Test?
Yes. The Matrix Selective School Test tutoring is a 15 month program that comprehensively covers each section of the test. Each term focuses on one of the five components of the test:
When should my child start the Selective School Test tutoring?
Students should start preparing at least 12 months before the May test to thoroughly cover all sections of the Selective School Test. At Matrix, Year 4 students start their selective test preparation in October each year to develop mastery in all sections of the test.
Are critical thinking skills same as thinking skills?
No. Thinking skills is one of the sections of the Selective High School Test
The test evaluates students’ critical thinking abilities in these sections:
The Matrix Selective Preparation course teaches students critical thinking skills for each of these areas.
Does my child need to enrol in English and/or Maths courses as well?
If your child lacks strong foundations in English and/or Maths, it’s highly recommended to undertake the English and/or Maths courses as well. This is because the Selective School Test Preparation course demands that students possess solid English and Maths skills to cope with the course materials. The Matrix Entrance Test will help you identify your child’s gaps in English, Maths and Critical Thinking.
How long does each Selective School Test tutoring session go for?
Each Selective School Test tutoring session is 90 minutes long and consists of Theory, Application and Guided Exam Practice.
What is the class size?
All Matrix classes seat a maximum of 15 students arranged in U-shape formation to support an interactive and engaging student learning environment.
If my child misses a lesson, what can they do to catchup?
Matrix provides students access Online Theory Lesson Videos for missed lessons and revisions. The video lessons are easy to follow and paired with the Matrix Theory Book.
What is Matrix+?
Matrix+ is an online course consisting of video lessons paired with Matrix Theory Books. It’s accessible, more affordable and flexible compared to Matrix On-Campus courses. It’s an effective learning option if you prefer to learn at your own pace.
Is the online lesson live streamed classes?
No, you can learn at any time. Matrix+ lessons are pre-recorded to ensure the highest quality delivery for all types of learners! Our detailed video lessons allow you to view and follow the lesson at your own pace – pause, replay, or speed up videos for an on-demand learning experience.
How long do I have access Matrix+ course?
Matrix students enrolled in the Selective School Test tutoring course will be able to access Theory Lesson Videos, Q&A Discussion Boards, and online resources until the end of the test date.
How will I receive the Matrix+ Theory Book?
Matrix Theory Books will be mailed to your delivery address via Australia Post.