What is OC preparation?
Opportunity Classes (OC) are classes in selected government primary schools for gifted and talented Year 5-6 students. To apply for Year 5 placement in the following year, Year 4 parents must submit an application (usually around May) and have their child sit the placement test (usually around July).
How do I study for the OC test?
Preparation for the exam does not have to take up a lot of time; we recommend about 1 hour of practice questions a day to foster a consistent study habit. For the Mathematics component, building upon and solidifying the foundations of addition, subtraction, division and multiplication is a must.
Is the OC test hard?
Christian Burger, 9, said the multiple choice test was “pretty easy but some of the questions were really hard…it was a mixed variety”. Students had an hour to complete 70 English, maths and general ability questions, and Christian said running out of time was one of the most stressful things about the test.
What is a OC test?
Much like an IQ test, the OC test is designed to measure ability rather than performance on the school curriculum. There are two parts to the test, each of which is 30 minutes long and includes 35 multiple-choice questions in English, mathematics, and general ability.
How do I prepare my child for OC test?
Here are some best strategies for OC test preparation from our experts-
- Having Strong Academic Fundamentals.
- Doing Practice Tests.
- Developing Reading Habits.
- Doing Practice Tests.
- Opportunity Class Tutoring.
How is OC test score calculated?
The calculated placement score is a mark out of 300. The calculated placement score is made up of: moderated school assessment scores for English and mathematics. scaled test marks for English = 2/3 of the scaled reading test marks + 1/3 of the scaled writing test marks.
How many questions are there in OC?
Sample OC Test Papers (with answers) (Year 4 for entry into Year 5)
| Questions | Reading Questions | Mathematics Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Answers | Reading Answers | Mathematics Answers |
| Explained Answers EA | Reading EA | Mathematics EA |
| Answer Sheets AS | Reading AS | Mathematics AS |
How long is the OC test?
Students have 40 minutes to complete the test. The questions are all multiple choice.
What is the chance of getting into OC?
There are 75 opportunity classes offering placement in Year 5. The number of vacancies was over 1,800 and the number of applicants was over 14,000. The success rate is about 15%, double competitive as the selective school placement success rate 30%. See OC test success rates and stats by year.
How many questions are in the OC?
The OC Test. The test will be a three part paper-based multiple choice examination: Reading (30 minutes) – 25 questions. Mathematical Reasoning (40 minutes) – 35 questions.
What is a good OC score?
You may also be interested in minimum entry scores for NSW selective high schools….The minimum scores for 2021 entry to NSW Opportunity Classes.
| School | Minimum Entry Score |
|---|---|
| Chatswood Public School | 235 |
| Waitara Public School | 233 |
| Neutral Bay Public School | 229 |
| Quakers Hill Public School | 227 |
Is the OC test online?
Updated on 6 April 2021. The Opportunity Class (OC) Placement Test will be conducted online from 2022, and the Selective Schools Placement Test will go digital from 2022.