NSW Opportunity Class (OC) placement test format
The NSW Opportunity Class placement test (sat in Year 4 for Year 5 entry) has three multiple-choice parts: Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills. There is no writing section.
| Part | Our practice paper format | Papers |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 14 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes (4 options each), a printed version of the computer-based test | 10 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 35 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes (5 options each, no calculator) | 20 |
| Thinking Skills | 30 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes (4 options each, no calculator) | 20 |
Preparing without pressure
Students are about nine years old, so short, regular sessions work better than long ones. One timed part a week, marked together with the worked solution, is a sensible pace for most families.
Where official practice fits
Start with the free official practice material from the NSW Department of Education so your child knows the real layout. Our papers add more practice with different questions and a worked solution for every one.
Official sources
Practice papers for this exam
Questions
When do OC applications open?
The department sets the dates each year. Check the official application page linked on this page and the dates box on each OC collection page.
Are your papers official?
Our papers are original practice papers written to the published format. They are not official papers and are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any exam authority.