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Master critical thinking skills to solve all 48 OC Test question types and save time with all-inclusive resources. Get ahead with over 200+ pages of content, 120+ online practice questions, and 3 diagnostic exams for each section of the OC Test.
Matrix teachers are experts in their field with real classroom teaching experience. Build strong OC exam skills with qualified teachers to guide your child every step of the way.
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 OC Test preparation with the Matrix Learning Management System (LMS), designed intelligently to track homework progression and achievement.
See how our flexible learning methods can cater to your learning needs.
Experience engaging and interactive Critical Thinking Skills lessons led by experienced primary OC teachers. With carefully designed lesson resources, students engage with theory, application of techniques, and exam practice every lesson.
Revise your understanding from home anytime anywhere. Continue learning beyond the classroom with easy-to-follow video explanations perfectly aligned with the Matrix Theory Book.
Practise your OC Test skills anytime anywhere, with 250+ reading, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills practice questions available online throughout the year.
Track your child’s OC Test readiness with Diagnostic Reviews once every three weeks. With reports accompanying each exam, you can view their progress alongside cohort averages.
The Matrix OC Preparation course dedicates each term to a specific test section and teaches 48 critical thinking skills over 12 months. This targeted approach is highly effective in addressing your child’s areas of weakness.
Foundation
(Jan - Mar)
Reading 1 & Thinking Skills 1
Foundation
(Jan - Mar)
Reading 1 & Thinking Skills 1
Foundation
(Apr - Jun)
Mathematical Reasoning 1
Foundation
(Apr - Jun)
Mathematical Reasoning 1
OC Preparation 1
(Jul - Sep)
Thinking Skills 2
OC Preparation 1
(Jul - Sep)
Thinking Skills 2
OC Preparation 2
(Oct - Dec)
Mathematical Reasoning 2
OC Preparation 2
(Oct - Dec)
Mathematical Reasoning 2
OC Preparation 3
(Feb - Apr)
Mathematical Reasoning 3
OC Preparation 3
(Feb - Apr)
Mathematical Reasoning 3
OC Preparation 4
(Apr - Jun)
Thinking Skills 3 & Reading Skills 2
OC Preparation 4
(Apr - Jun)
Thinking Skills 3 & Reading Skills 2
Foundation
(Jan - Mar)
Who is it for: Year 3 students at school
Topics: Verbal and Spatial Reasoning
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate level
Program
Lesson 1: Verbal Reasoning – Group Rules and Word Order
Lesson 2: Verbal Reasoning – Analogies, Verbal Recall and Anagrams
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Spatial Reasoning – Patterns
Lesson 5: Spatial Reasoning – Reflections and Rotations
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Spatial Reasoning – Folding
Lesson 8: Spatial Reasoning – Symmetries and Shape Counting
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Foundation
(Apr - Jun)
Who is it for: Year 3 students at school
Topics: Patterns, Measurements, Puzzles & Combinations
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate level
Program
Lesson 1: Number Sequences and Sentences
Lesson 2: Worded Problems and Maths Puzzles
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Distance, Perimeter, and Area
Lesson 5: Time, Weight, and Volume
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: 3D Object Views and Nets
Lesson 8: Graphs, Tables, and Grids
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
OC Preparation 1
(Jul - Sep)
Who is it for: Year 3 students at school
Topics: Spatial Reasoning
Difficulty: Advanced level
Program
Lesson 1: Reflections and Rotations
Lesson 2: Patterns
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Fitting Shapes
Lesson 5: Views of 3D Objects
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Nets
Lesson 8: Volume and Surface Area
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
If you’ve missed this term course, you have the option to join our September holiday course or online course.
OC Preparation 2
(Oct - Dec)
Who is it for: Year 3 students at school
Topics: Patterns and Measurements
Difficulty: Advanced level
Program
Lesson 1: Number Sentences and Sequences
Lesson 2: Worded Problems and Fractions
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Length and Perimeter
Lesson 5: Area
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Weight and Volume
Lesson 8: Time and Angles
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
If you’ve missed this term course, you have the option to join our January holiday course or online course.
OC Preparation 3
(Feb - Apr)
Who is it for: Year 4 students at school
Topics: Puzzles and Combinations
Difficulty: Advanced level
Program
Lesson 1: Numerical Reasoning
Lesson 2: Mathematical Puzzles
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Code Breaking
Lesson 5: Graphs, Grids, and Direction
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Combinations
Lesson 8: Probability
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
If you’ve missed this term course, you have the option to join our April holiday course or online course.
OC Preparation 4
(Apr - Jun)
Who is it for: Year 4 students at school
Topics: Logical and Verbal Reasoning
Difficulty: Advanced level
Program:
Lesson 1: Logic Puzzles 1
Lesson 2: Logic Puzzles 2
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Logical Mistakes
Lesson 5: Logical Arguments and Combining Information
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Fiction and Poetry
Lesson 8: Non-Fiction
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
If you’ve missed this term course, you have the option to join our online course.
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.
We maintain small class sizes, with a maximum of 16 students arranged in a U-shape formation, ensuring an interactive and engaging classroom 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 Opportunity Class Test date.
Chatswood
Sat 2:30PM - 4:00PM |
Epping
Wed 6:10PM - 7:40PM |
Hurstville
Mon 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Sat 9:00AM - 10:30AM |
Parramatta
Mon 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Strathfield
Thu 4:30PM - 6:00PM |
Build exam confidence with 5 mock tests for each section of the OC test.
Learn how to answer the various question types on the OC 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 Course
(22 - 27 January)
Mock OC Tests #1
Holiday Course
(22 - 27 January)
Mock OC Tests #1
Holiday Course
(22 - 27 April))
Mock OC Tests #2
Holiday Course
(22 - 27 April))
Mock OC Tests #2
Holiday Course
(8 - 12 July)
Mock OC Tests #3
Holiday Course
(8 - 12 July)
Mock OC Tests #3
Holiday Course
(22 - 27 January)
Who: Year 4 students in 2024
Objective: To identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses in all three sections of the Opportunity Class Placement Test
Difficulty: Same level as the actual OC Test
Structure: 90 min x 5 daily lessons
Program
Day 1: Reading Test + Review
Day 2: Mathematical Reasoning Test + Review
Day 3: Thinking Skills (Spatial Reasoning) Test + Review
Day 4: Mathematical Reasoning 1 & 2 Test + Review
Day 5: A full OC Test
After the course:
Holiday Course
(22 - 27 April))
Who: Year 4 students at school
Objective: To identify your child’s strengths and weaknesses in all three sections of the Opportunity Class Placement Test
Difficulty: Same level as the actual OC Test
Structure: 90 min x 5 daily lessons
Program
Day 1: Reading Test + Review
Day 2: Mathematical Reasoning Test + Review
Day 3: Thinking Skills (Spatial Reasoning) Test + Review
Day 4: Thinking Skills (Logical Reasoning) Test + Review
Day 5: A full OC Test
After the course:
Holiday Course
(8 - 12 July)
Who: Year 4 students at school
Difficulty: Same level as the actual OC Test
Objective: To assess your child’s exam-readiness in all three sections of the Opportunity Class Placement Test
Structure: 3 hours x 5 daily lessons
Program
Day 1: Revision + Reading Skills Mock OC Tests + Review
Day 2: Revision + Mathematical Reasoning Skills Mock OC Tests + Review
Day 3: Revision+ Thinking Skills Mock OC Test + Review
Day 4: OC Test Trial 1 + Review
Day 5: OC Test Trial 2 + Review
After the course:
Matrix teachers are experts in their field with vast classroom teaching experience and matching qualifications.
150+ colour page new-edition Exam Book written by expert OC test teachers designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills for Reading, Mathematical Reasoning, and Thinking Skills.
We maintain small class sizes, with a maximum of 16 students arranged in a U-shape formation, ensuring an interactive and engaging classroom 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.
Practise anywhere, anytime with the online mock OC 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 OC Test date.
Chatswood
22 - 27 April |
9:00 - 10:30am |
10:30 - 12:00pm |
Hurstville
22 - 27 April |
9:00 - 10:30am |
10:30 - 12:00pm |
Parramatta
22 - 27 April |
9:00 - 10:30am |
2:30 - 4:00pm |
Strathfield
22 - 27 April |
9:00 - 10:30am |
10:30 - 12:00pm |
With detailed video lessons led by experienced Matrix teachers, you can work through the Matrix OC Theory Book at your own pace with the support you need.
Practise your Critical Thinking skills anytime anywhere, with 500+ verbal reasoning, mathematical reasoning, spatial reasoning and logical reasoning practice questions available online.
Need more support? Address gaps in your learning by posting questions on the Q&A boards and receive individual support within 24 hours.
Track your child’s OC Test readiness with 3 online Diagnostic Reviews during the course. With reports accompanying each exam, you can view their progress alongside cohort averages.
Foundation
Reading 1 & Thinking Skills 1
Foundation
Reading 1 & Thinking Skills 1
Foundation
Mathematical Reasoning 1
Foundation
Mathematical Reasoning 1
OC Preparation 1
Thinking Skills 2
OC Preparation 1
Thinking Skills 2
OC Preparation 2
Mathematical Reasoning 2
OC Preparation 2
Mathematical Reasoning 2
OC Preparation 3
Mathematical Reasoning 3
OC Preparation 3
Mathematical Reasoning 3
OC Preparation 4
Thinking Skills 3 & Reading Skills 2
OC Preparation 4
Thinking Skills 3 & Reading Skills 2
OC Preparation 5
OC Trials
OC Preparation 5
OC Trials
Foundation
Who is it for: Year 3 and 4 students at school
Topics: Verbal and Spatial Reasoning
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate level
Program
Lesson 1: Verbal Reasoning – Group Rules and Word Order
Lesson 2: Verbal Reasoning – Analogies, Verbal Recall and Anagrams
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Spatial Reasoning – Patterns
Lesson 5: Spatial Reasoning – Reflections and Rotations
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Spatial Reasoning – Folding
Lesson 8: Spatial Reasoning – Symmetries and Shape Counting
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
Foundation
Who is it for: Year 3 and 4 students at school
Topics: Patterns, Measurements, Puzzles & Combinations
Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate level
Program
Lesson 1: Number Sequences and Sentences
Lesson 2: Worded Problems and Maths Puzzles
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Distance, Perimeter, and Area
Lesson 5: Time, Weight, and Volume
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: 3D Object Views and Nets
Lesson 8: Graphs, Tables, and Grids
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
OC Preparation 1
Who is it for: Year 3 and 4 students at school
Topics: Spatial Reasoning
Difficulty: Advanced level
Program
Lesson 1: Reflections and Rotations
Lesson 2: Patterns
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Fitting Shapes
Lesson 5: Views of 3D Objects
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Nets
Lesson 8: Volume and Surface Area
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
OC Preparation 2
Who is it for: Year 3 and 4 students at school
Topics: Patterns and Measurements
Difficulty: Advanced level
Structure: 9 video lessons & 3 Diagnostic Tests
Program
Lesson 1: Number Sentences and Sequences
Lesson 2: Worded Problems and Fractions
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Length and Perimeter
Lesson 5: Area
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Weight and Volume
Lesson 8: Time and Angles
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
OC Preparation 3
Who is it for: Year 4 students at school
Topics: Puzzles and Combinations
Difficulty: Advanced level
Structure: 9 video lessons & 3 Diagnostic Tests
Program
Lesson 1: Numerical Reasoning
Lesson 2: Mathematical Puzzles
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Code Breaking
Lesson 5: Graphs, Grids, and Direction
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Combinations
Lesson 8: Probability
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
OC Preparation 4
Who is it for: Year 4 students at school
Topics: Logical and Verbal Reasoning
Difficulty: Advanced level
Structure: 9 video lessons & 3 Diagnostic Tests
Program:
Lesson 1: Logic Puzzles 1
Lesson 2: Logic Puzzles 2
Lesson 3: Diagnostic Review 1
Lesson 4: Logical Mistakes
Lesson 5: Logical Arguments and Combining Information
Lesson 6: Diagnostic Review 2
Lesson 7: Fiction and Poetry
Lesson 8: Non-Fiction
Lesson 9: Diagnostic Review 3
OC Preparation 5
Who is it for: Year 4 students at school
Difficulty: Advanced level
Structure: 5 video lessons & 15 Diagnostic Tests
Program
Lesson 1: Reading Skills Mock OC Tests + Review
Lesson 2: Mathematical Reasoning Skills Mock OC Tests + Review
Lesson 3: Thinking Skills Mock OC Test + Review
Lesson 4: OC Trial Test 1 + Review
Lesson 5: OC Trial Test 2 + Review
Matrix teachers are experts in their field with vast classroom teaching experience and matching qualifications.
200+ 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 OC Test date.
Online
Access starts | 9 October 2023 |
Access Ends | 31 December 2024 |
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
Campuses
Locations
Teaching methods
Flexible payment options: Pay quarterly or monthly over 3 months.
Term Course
9 weekly lessons over 9 weeks
$486
per module
$162
per month for 3 months
Holiday course
90 min x 5 daily lessons over 5 days
$270
per holiday course
N/A
Matrix+ Online
9 lessons anytime anywhere
$342
per module
$114
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.
The Thinking Skills courses are truly amazing, starting with basic knowledge and principles, and have been so beneficial in building solid OC skills and strategies.
I think Matrix Education courses give me the best form of learning. I love how the teacher explains things in class!
My son tells me he enjoys going to his Matrix Education class. He said the teacher is nice and helpful. The online resources we have access to are also great!
Who are Matrix teachers?
Matrix Year 4 OC 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 OC Test teachers?
Matrix OC Test tutoring teachers deliver a structured and engaging learning experience through instructional and interactive teaching.
Does the Matrix OC Preparation course cover all three sections of the OC Test?
Yes, the Matrix OC Preparation course covers every aspect of the OC Test thoroughly. The course is a 12 month program that comprehensively covers each section of the test. Each term focuses on one specific section of the test to 48 critical thinking skills for OC exam success.
Are critical thinking skills the same as thinking skills?
No. Thinking skills is one of the sections of the Opportunity Class Placement Test which evaluates students’ critical thinking abilities in these sections:
The Matrix OC Test Preparation course teaches students critical thinking skills for each of these areas.
When should I start the OC Test preparation?
Students should start preparing at least 12 months before the July Opportunity Class Test to thoroughly cover all sections of the test. At Matrix, Year 3 students start their OC Test preparation course in July each year to develop mastery in all three sections of the test.
If your child has missed any module of the term course, they can catch up through the online OC Preparation course.
How long does each OC Test tutoring session go for?
Each OC 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 16 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 OC Test Preparation courses will be able to access Theory Lesson Videos, Q&A Discussion Boards, and online resources until the end of the OC Test date.
How will I receive the Matrix+ Theory Book?
Matrix Theory Books will be mailed to your delivery address via Australia Post.