It stands for the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and is completed by Australian students in years 3,5,7 and 9. The NAPLAN exam has been here for over 10 years, starting in 2008 however with various changes occurring, parents often still inquire about the exam, its purpose as well as how significant it is in this day and age.

With the NSW Selective exam just around the corner, it is important for both parents to know the tips and reminders needed for their child to succeed. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure the admin related support is sorted out so that students can focus purely on the exam.

Is your child feeling 'ready' for the NSW Selective exam? Are you finding that you are making excuses for why they did not make it into an OC class? Whether it be 6-12 months, 3 months or even 1 week from the exam and your child is still not feeling like they have made the necessary preparations - we will provide actionable advice. Work smart and work hard. Stop making excuses. Take action.

I analyse the cloze passages especially the type seen in the most 'difficult' section of the English comprehension exam of the 2021 Selective School Sample paper. We'll dive deeper into cloze passages (what they are), how they can differ in difficulty level and how to best approach the more difficult style of these questions. This will ultimately help students save time and get better marks.

Understand the different types of Selective High Schools available in NSW so you can make a more informed decision in the application process. If you learn how the inherent requirements of each type, you will know which schools will best suit your unique circumstances.

Achieve better marks by understanding the question (know what the true audience is and how to cater to them appropriately). John goes through what the newly released Writing Sample Paper for the NSW Selective Exam is asking you to do and how to respond in the best way possible. If you learn how to listen and demonstrate your understanding of your audience, you'll be given a higher opportunity to stand out from the crowd with your writing.