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Year 9 NAPLAN Persuasive Writing: Structure, Criteria and Practice
Learn how Year 9 NAPLAN persuasive writing is assessed, what markers look for, how many paragraphs you need and how to practise with instant writing feedback.
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NAPLAN
Year 9 NAPLAN Persuasive Writing: Structure, Criteria and Practice
Learn how Year 9 NAPLAN persuasive writing is assessed, what markers look for, how many paragraphs you need and how to practise with instant writing feedback.
NAPLAN
How to Choose the Right Primary School in Australia
Choosing a primary school involves more than comparing NAPLAN scores or selecting the most expensive school you can afford. Location, teaching quality, school culture and the children your child spends time with can all influence the school experience.
General
Is Tutoring Necessary for OC, Selective School and Scholarship Exams?
This guide explains whether tutoring is really necessary for OC, selective school and scholarship exam preparation, and when home preparation may be just as effective. It also shows why practice tests, targeted feedback and understanding your child’s specific needs are important.
Selective Victoria
Can Suzanne Cory Students Do VCE Subjects Early? Year 10 and Year 11 Acceleration Explained
Can Suzanne Cory students do Year 11 subjects in Year 10 or VCE Units 3 and 4 in Year 11? We explain VCE acceleration, Units 1/2 prerequisites and how Melbourne selective schools differ.
Selective Victoria
What Is the 4% Rule for Victoria's Selective Entry High Schools?
If your child is preparing for the Melbourne Selective Entry High School exam, you may have heard parents and students talk about the 4% rule. It can affect offers, particularly when several strong candidates come from the same Year 8 school.
NAPLAN
Why NAPLAN is Important for Your Child’s Future
This article explains why NAPLAN is important for Year 3, 5, 7, and 9 students. It also shows how NAPLAN helps build strong academic foundation and prepare for scholarships, selective schools, and future success.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN 2027: What Parents Should Really Know About NAPLAN Results, School Rankings and Practice Tests
What Parents Should Really Know About NAPLAN Results, School Rankings and Practice Tests. Every year, thousands of Australian parents search for answers about NAPLAN. What is NAPLAN? How important are NAPLAN results? Do school rankings matter? And most importantly, how can students prepare effectiv
Selective Victoria
Why Were Reading and Verbal Reasoning Combined in the 2026 Victorian Selective Entry Exam?
In 2026, Reading and Verbal Reasoning were combined into one 55-minute section in the Victorian Selective Entry Exam. This article looks at why the change may have been made, how the two areas overlap, and what students should focus on when preparing for future exams.
Selective Victoria
No Selective Entry Offer After Round 3?
What Happens Next in Victoria in 2026? Victorian Selective Entry High Schools | Year 9 Entry in 2027
NAPLAN
NAPLAN 2026 Results Are Out: One In Three Students Still Missing Key Benchmarks
The 2026 NAPLAN results are in, and the numbers tell a story every Australian parent should pay attention to. Nearly 1.2 million students sat the tests in March, and the national picture shows only small gains in some year levels and a slide backward in others.
General
How We Maintain the Quality of Our Practice Questions
Good practice material should do more than give students additional questions to complete. It should test the right skills, provide a suitable level of challenge and help students understand where they can improve.
Selective Victoria
What Has Changed in Our 2027 Selective Entry Practice Test Series for Victoria?
See how our 2027 Selective Entry practice test series has changed after reviewing feedback from students who sat the 2026 exam. Learn about the new application-based questions, combined Reading and Verbal Reasoning tests, updated writing prompts, Selective Edge tests and further practice being added
NAPLAN
Australian Kids Are Falling Behind - Is Yours Prepared for NAPLAN?
New research reveals a growing learning gap. Here's what parents can do right now to help their children stay ahead.
Selective Victoria
Should Every Child Aim for Melbourne's Selective Schools? A Balanced Perspective for Parents
Are Melbourne's selective schools the right fit for your child? Explore the benefits, challenges and the role of effective exam preparation in selective school success.
Scholarship
Private School Scholarship Demand Surges: Why More Families Are Preparing Earlier Than Ever
Competition for private school scholarships is rising across Australia, with more families seeking financial assistance and schools attracting talented students earlier than ever. Discover why scholarship exam preparation matters and how realistic practice tests can help students.
VCE/ATAR
Which Subjects Really Boost Your ATAR?
This blog explores one of the most common ATAR questions: do certain subjects really boost your ATAR more than others? It discusses subject scaling, the debate around Biology versus traditionally high-scaling subjects, and why students aiming for Medicine should not choose subjects based on scaling
Scholarship
HAST, EduTest or Other Scholarship Exams: What Many Parents Are Discussing
Many parents preparing for scholarship and selective school entry wonder whether students should focus on HAST, EduTest or other entrance exams. Families often discuss not only academic preparation, but also the growing importance of interviews, portfolios, leadership and extracurricular activities
Scholarship
Understanding Scholarship Exams in Australia
Understanding Scholarship Exams in Australia
Selective Victoria
Selective Schools Victoria: Why Families Choose Susan Cory, MHS or Private Schools
Families across Victoria often compare selective schools like Susan Cory and Melbourne High School with private school scholarship options. Beyond academics, many parents also consider travel, wellbeing, friendships and long-term student happiness when making these decisions.
Scholarship
How to Get a Scholarship in Australian Private Schools
Scholarships in Australian private schools help reduce fees and give students access to strong academic and extracurricular opportunities. They are competitive, but with the right preparation, students can improve their chances. Starting early and practising regularly.
NAPLAN
Get Ahead for NAPLAN 2027 with Early Bird Discount
Start early and give your child a clear advantage for next year’s NAPLAN. This limited-time offer gives you 20% off the full practice test series for all subjects, with access for the entire year.
Selective Victoria
Why Students Run Out of Time in ACER Selective Entry Exam (Melbourne) - A Teacher’s View
As someone who works closely with students preparing for ACER Selective Entry exam in Melbourne, I hear the same concern again and again: “I know maths, but I cannot finish the paper on time.”
Selective Victoria
How to Choose the Right Selective Entry Practice Test Series in Melbourne
Choosing a selective practice test series shouldn’t feel like a gamble, especially with the ACER selective year 9 entry exam 2026 just around the corner on 20 June. With so many platforms out there, how do you know which one is actually worth your time and money?
Selective Victoria
Melbourne Selective School Entry Exam – Are There Any Past Papers Available?
There are no official past papers available for the Victoria Selective Entry High School exam conducted by ACER. This guide explains why past papers are not released and how students should prepare effectively using the right strategy.
Selective Victoria
Selective School Entrance Exam Victoria: Complete Guide for 2026 (What Parents Must Know)
A parent-friendly guide to the 2026 Victorian Selective School exam — what ACER shares (and hides), key steps, dates, and practical ways to prepare. Includes a trusted, timed practice test link to start preparing now.
NAPLAN
Why Parents Should Start Preparing for NAPLAN Early: The March Exam Change
If you’re a parent, you may have heard that the NAPLAN exam has been moved from the middle of the year to March 2023. This timing shift can have a significant impact on how well your child is prepared. As the school year typically starts at the end of January in Australia, this leaves only about a month and a half of classroom learning before the NAPLAN tests. With this limited time, it’s crucial to consider when to begin NAPLAN preparation to give your child the best chance of success.
NAPLAN
Are NAPLAN Past Papers Useful for Today’s Students?
This post explores the relevance of NAPLAN past papers, which are available only up to 2016 and were conducted on paper rather than the current online format. While these past papers may seem like a useful resource for parents, they don’t align with today’s updated standards and digital testing.
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