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East Doncaster Secondary College

East Doncaster Secondary College Selective Entry Exam Preparation

Alpha Program Selective Entry Exam Preparation

(Advanced Learning Program for High Achievers)

Brainworks has over 25 years of experience in preparing students for specific entrance exams including the East Doncaster Secondary College entry exam.

By choosing Brainworks selective entry exam preparation, your child will receive individualised tutoring and a customised selective entry program for East Doncaster Secondary College. They will work through content that is targeted to their exam goals, build skills across all subjects, gain question and exam format familiarity and develop exam strategy.

The Brainworks selective program is taught in a modular format with each module consisting of eight, one and a half hour weekly sessions, with a practice exam in the ninth week. The selective entry program for East Doncaster Secondary College is available at these venues. 

Brainworks East Doncaster Secondary College selective exam course content

Written ExpressionNumerical ReasoningVerbal ReasoningComprehensionMathematics
Creative writing techniques, developing structure & content.A variety of problem solving techniques are demonstrated and taught to solve questions efficiently.Enrich vocabulary, examine relationships between words and learn techniques to solve more complex problems.Develop an understanding of various skills related to comprehension including inferential reading.Thoroughly develop an understanding of fundamental mathematical skills and learn how to apply them to more complex problems.
Written Expression
Creative writing techniques, developing structure & content.
Numerical Reasoning
A variety of problem solving techniques are demonstrated and taught to solve questions efficiently.
Verbal Reasoning
Enrich vocabulary, examine relationships between words and learn techniques to solve more complex problems.
Comprehension
Develop an understanding of various skills related to comprehension including inferential reading.
Mathematics
Thoroughly develop an understanding of fundamental mathematical skills and learn how to apply them to more complex problems.


East Doncaster Secondary College




Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15 / -
Written Expression
30 / 50
Numerical Reasoning
30 / 60
Verbal Reasoning
30 / 50
Comprehension
30 / 60
Mathematics

Course Structure

Our program is taught in modular format with flexible attendance options. Students cover all possible areas of the exam and are taught one to one.

Year 7 entry

Entry points to our programs include term 3 and 4 of year 5 and term 1 and 2 of year 6, though students can begin at any time. Examination date is currently April of year 6 for entry to year 7.

Exam Components

There are 5 components to the exam which include:
Minutes / Questions
15-
Written Expression
3050
Numerical Reasoning
3060
Verbal Reasoning
3050
Comprehension
3060
Mathematics

Selection for East Doncaster Secondary College

Determined by test performance and reports.