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Year 4 Course

OC Trial Test Course

Year 4 OCTTC Course will start from Term 1 2025.

The OC Trial Test Course helps students make real progress and build confidence for success in their OC Placement Test

OC Trial Test Course

We are expected to introduce the OC Trial Test Course (OCTTC) a highly valuable course designed for students preparing for the OC placement test. The course offers weekly assessments to evaluate student’s knowledge and test performance. By participating in the OC trial tests on a regular basis, students can systematically enhance their exam skills and gain the confidence needed to excel in the OC Placement Test. In order to adapt to the evolving landscape of OC placement tests, the OCTTC framework has been updated to include new question types that have recently appeared in the tests. By enrolling in the OCTTC, students will learn effective time management strategies, reduce errors, conquer exam anxiety and perform at their best in the OC exam.

The Opportunity Class Placement test has 3 test sections

Test component No. of questions Time Weighting
Reading 13 (2 questions have multiple parts to answer) 30 minutes 33.3%
Mathematical Reasoning 35 40 minutes 33.3%
Thinking Skills 30 30 minutes 33.3%
What benefits will your child have?
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The OCTTC helps increase accuracy and can help to minimise errors.
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The OCTTC helps increase the speed of answering questions.
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Constant engagement in exam style questions provide students the opportunity to develop greater test-taking capabilities.
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Weekly reports provide detailed visual analysis on exam performance to assist parents in determining studentโ€™s individual needs.
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Giving immediate feedback to parents about those areas on which their child should focus.
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In depth detailed exam analysis that allows parents and students to engage in strategic selection of schools during application cycles.
How our OCTTC program works?
STEP 1
Computer-Based Test
Students attending class complete computerised tests under exam conditions designed to simulate the real exam experience. Each week, students take two exams, alternating between Reading and Mathematical Reasoning & Thinking Skills. The timing of each exam matches that of the OC Placement Test. It is crucial for students to arrive on time to fully utilise the allocated time for the exam. In line with NSW Department of Education exam rules, late students will not receive additional time.
STEP 2
Comprehensive Exam Review
Upon completing the exam, students have the opportunity to review their performance. Our subject matter experts can share their screens across all devices, providing an immersive review experience. They analyse key performance indicators for the class and individual answer selections, enabling them to deliver tailored education to meet each student’s learning needs.
STEP 3
In-Depth Analytical Reporting
Students and parents gain access to a dynamic exam report that showcases the student’s performance relative to their peers. The report highlights the child’s strengths and weaknesses, offering valuable insights for skill development in the next step. It can also serve as a reference during individual consultations, where subject matter experts provide tailored strategies to guide student development.
STEP 4
Self-Guided Skills Development
Students have access to a wide range of additional resources on Cyberschool to support their learning needs. These resources cover key subjects such as Mathematical Reasoning, Thinking Skills, Reading. Students are encouraged to collaborate with their parents to ensure their learning needs are met and to maintain motivation throughout this development phase. This approach also helps build essential study skills for succeeding among top-ranking peers in higher education.
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Exam Preparation with Trial Test

Committed students enrolled in the OCTTC course will access simulated questions closely mirroring the actual exam format. Additionally, the OCTTC is designed to support students preparing for the Opportunity Class Placement Test. This course offers a unique approach that harnesses students’ skills and motivation, helping them build confidence in a high-stakes exam environment

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Optimising Exam Performance

Our Computer Based Test format is intuitively designed, providing students the opportunity to refine their exam strategy, increase test taking accuracy and showcase their potential in the actual exam.

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Insightful Post-Test Analysis

After each testing cycle, our exam reporting system allows students and parents to collaborate with teachers during the review phase. Our dynamicย  report can allow for the identification of student strengths and weaknesses.

Services for OCTTC

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OCTTC Workbook Module Answer

Workbook that contains vocabulary list, practice questions, different text type and its questions, and jumbled paragraph questions will be given in class during Reading test weeks. Module answer of this material will be provided for OCTTC students on the first day of the week. To download the answer file, go to ‘Material’.

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Vocabulary Practice Test

Students receive an English workbook at the end of each odd week, which includes writing guides and vocabulary exercises. These exercises are crucial for enhancing their writing skills, helping them express themselves with greater detail. Vocabulary words from the book are randomly selected for an online test, which is part of their homework. This process allows students to assess their vocabulary knowledge and improve their written responses.

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OCTTC Challenge Plus

Once students complete the Review Challenge, which is composed of questions they previously answered incorrectly, additional practice is provided. For Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills, students receive 5 extra questions each. These additional questions are intentionally more difficult, aimed at further enhancing students’ analytical abilities.

For Reading, after finishing the Review Challenge, students are given an additional full set of Reading 1+1 practice. This allows students to engage in more comprehensive practice, further strengthening their reading skills.

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OCTTC Review Challenge

In our classes, teachers utilise the Smart Review System to provide a comprehensive review for students. However, our extensive experience has shown that even after attending review sessions, students often struggle to retain what they’ve learnt. Rather than simply presenting the same questions again, Pre-Uni New College enhances students’ skills by allowing them to retake tests focused on the questions they previously answered incorrectly. To further support their learning, Pre-Uni New College provides each student with a Retest Challenge, dividing their incorrect questions into sets of 5, up to a total of 15 questions. This approach ensures continuous improvement and better retention of the material.

2024 -2025 Calendar
Term 4
Term Week Test No. Test subjects Test dates
2024 Term 4 Week 1 Test 1 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill October 12, 13, 15, 16
Week 2 Test 1 Reading October 19, 20, 22, 23
Week 3 Test 2 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill October 26, 27, 29, 30
Week 4 Test 2 Reading November 2, 3, 5, 6
Week 5 Test 3 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill November 9, 10, 12, 13
Week 6 Test 3 Reading November 16, 17, 19, 20
Week 7 Test 4 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill November 23, 24, 26, 27
Week 8 Test 4 Reading November 30, December 1, 3, 4
Week 9 Test 5 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill December 7, 8, 10, 11
Week 10 Test 5 Reading December 14, 15, 17, 18
Week 11 Test 6 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill December 21, 22, 23

*23-Dec (Mon) OCTTC weekday class makeup tests.

Summer Holiday
Term Week Test No. Test subjects Test dates
2025 Summer Holiday Week 1 Day 1 Test 51 All three (3) tests each day January 13
Week 1 Day 2 Test 52 All three (3) tests each day January 14
Week 1 Day 3 Test 53 All three (3) tests each day January 15
Week 1 Day 4 Test 54 All three (3) tests each day January 16
Week 1 Day 5 Test 55 All three (3) tests each day January 17
Term 1
Term Week Test No. Test subjects Test dates
2025 Term 1 Week 1 Test 6 Reading (*No class on Australia Day) January 25, 28, 29
Week 2 Test 7 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill February 1, 2, 4, 5
Week 3 Test 7 Reading February 8, 9, 11, 12
Week 4 Test 8 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill February 15, 16, 18, 19
Week 5 Test 8 Reading February 22, 23, 25, 26
Week 6 Test 9 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill March 1, 2, 4, 5
Week 7 Test 9 Reading March 8, 9, 11, 12
Week 8 Test 10 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill March 15, 16, 18, 19
Week 9 Test 10 Reading March 22, 23, 25, 26
Week 10 Test 11 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill March 29, 30, April 1, 2
Week 11 Test 11 Reading April 5, 6, 8, 9
Week 12 NO OCTTC due to the 2025 ASAT for OC April 12, 13

*NO class on Australia Day (Sunday, 26-Jan). OCTTC Sunday class students must book a make-up class for the 2025 term 1 week 1 sessionโ€“ Reading Test 11.

Autumn Holiday
Term Week Test No. Test subjects Test dates
2025 Autumn Holiday Week 1 Day 1 Test 56 All three (3) tests each day April 14
Week 1 Day 2 Test 57 All three (3) tests each day April 15
Week 1 Day 3 Test 58 All three (3) tests each day April 16
Week 1 Day 4 Test 59 All three (3) tests each day April 17
Week 2 Day 1 Test 60 All three (3) tests each day April 22
Week 2 Day 2 Test 61 All three (3) tests each day April 23
Week 2 Day 3 Test 62 All three (3) tests each day April 24
Term 2
Term Week Test No. Test subjects Test dates
2025 Term 2 Week 1 Test 12 Mathematical reasoning & thinking skill April 26, 27, 29, 30

Term 1 Year 4 Timetable

Mon

Tue

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

4:30pm โ€“ 8:15pm

WEMT

(Zoom lesson*)

4:30pm โ€“ 8:15pm

OCTTC

5:00pm โ€“ 8:10pm

Wed

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

4:30pm โ€“ 8:15pm

Writing

5:00pm โ€“ 7:40pm

OCTTC

5:00pm โ€“ 8:10pm

Thu

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

4:30pm โ€“ 8:15pm

Thinking Skills for OC

5:00pm โ€“ 7:10pm

Fri

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

4:30pm โ€“ 8:15pm

Sat

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

8:45am โ€“ 12:30pm

OCTTC

9:00am โ€“ 12:10pm

Thinking Skills for OC

10:00am โ€“ 12:10pm

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

1:00pm โ€“ 4:45pm

OCTTC

1:00pm โ€“ 4:10pm

Thinking Skills for OC

1:00pm – 3:10pm

Sun

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

8:45am โ€“ 12:30pm

OCTTC

9:00am โ€“ 12:10pm

WEMT

(Face-to-face)

1:00pm โ€“ 4:45pm

OCTTC

1:00pm โ€“ 4:10pm

WEMT

(Zoom lesson*)

1:00pm โ€“ 4:45pm

* WEMT : Writing, English, Mathematics and Thinking Skills
* Attend live Zoom lessons from the comfort of your home
* No Parking: All of our locations (Strathfield Head Office, Strathfield Centre, Homebush Boys High School and the McDonald College) do not provide parking for students or parents. Please remember to arrange for safe driop-off and pick-up of your child
Term 1 Academic Schedule for Year 4
Year 4 OCTTC Course Pricing

OCTTC Course

$
825
Total per course for 11 weeks

$742.50: Special D/C price*

Start date on Saturday 25-Jan

or Sunday 26-Jan

or Tuesday 28-Jan

or Wednesday 29-Jan

Special D/C price* offer is available only to the parents who enroll in both full-term Year 4 Term 1 OCTTC and WEMT course together at the same branch. Parents must pay the Year 4 Term 1 WEMT course fee separately. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts, including scholarship discounts.

Scholarship Discount is valid for full term payments by Monday, 5pm, 23rd December 2024.

Sibling (family) discounts do not apply to the OC Trial Test Course (OCTTC).

Important Note for OCTTC students: Students can only access the OCTTC test questions during their scheduled class sessions. While Cyberschool may offer limited access to review specific portions of test questions under certain conditions and policies, the OC trial test course (OCTTC) does not provide take-home test papers.

Enrolment: To ensure focus and continuity of learning, students cannot switch courses or transfer to another branch until course is completed.

Other Year 4 Courses

WEMT

The Year 4 WEMT course is being revamped to offer innovative modules, requiring a significant weekly commitment from students. This update aims to enhance learning through deep engagement with new material in a stimulating environment, fostering both foundational knowledge and advanced critical thinking skills for academic success.”

THINKING SKILLS

Our program is designed to foster critical and creative thinking in young learners through interactive lessons, engaging problem-solving activities, and stimulating group discussions. By tailoring our approach to their developmental stage, we aim to ignite curiosity and cultivate a deep understanding of how to think critically and creatively.

WRITING

The writing course is designed to assist students in enhancing their writing abilities, preparing them for various written assignments at school and exams such as NAPLAN, ICAS Assessments, and selective high school placement tests. The course will give special attention to fundamental writing skills, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation, which are integral elements of the curriculum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cyberschool?

Cyberschool (www.cyberschool.com.au) is an online educational platform that provides tailored learning for Pre-Uni students enrolled in our foundation courses. This platform is a source of supplementary resources, providing students with assistance with homework and in-class tasks. Students enrolled at Pre-Uni New College receive complimentary access to engaging, activity-oriented lessons designed by skilled and experienced teachers.

What is S.O.Q?

Special Online Quiz (SOQ) is an online review quiz strategically designed to motivate students to revisit fundamental concepts covered in earlier modules. SOQ is made available on Cyberschool during weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8 of the term. Please note that SOQ is only available to students enrolled in a foundations course.

Will students see their teachers during online lessons?

Students should be able to see their teacher during the live online session. In addition to ensuring students maintain their cameras during class, teachers also have access to screen-sharing features, enabling students to observe content presented by teachers in real time.

Since classes are online, is it possible to join other online classes outside a studentโ€™s scheduled class?

Due to a restricted capacity for each class, it is necessary for students to participate in their assigned session.

How do teachers ensure that kids are focused whilst learning?

Educators utilise various methods to maintain student engagement during online video lessons.This includes incorporating interactive learning exercises which prompts students to tackle questions in real time. It is important to note that parental support is essential when students engage in self-directed learning.

Iโ€™m not able to travel to the branch (or live outside NSW), is there an option of remote learning?

We provide remote or online alternatives based on the specific requirements of our students. Our regular foundation courses are conducted through live online sessions using platforms like Zoom, while our Cyber Course is accessible through our Cyberschool platform.

My child is enrolled in WEMT. What is the recommended online learning routine my child should follow?

Throughout the week, students are anticipated to finalise all the questions within the modules. If they feel the need for additional module clarification, they can utilise the Cyberschool video lessons to revisit module concepts and questions.

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