Welcome to our 40-week
SELECTIVE PREPARATION PROGRAM


Our flagship preparation program is structured to encompass an extensive range of topics, with a strong emphasis on integrating concepts for deeper understanding. The first three terms build foundational knowledge and content mastery, while the final term shifts to intensive exam training — applying accumulated knowledge to complex, exam-style questions under simulated test conditions. 

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SELECTIVE REVISION COURSE MODULES

Module 1: Persuasive Writing
School based essays are completely different from exam style essays. In this course, students will learn how to structure and write an effective piece of writing in less than 30 minutes. Specifically, students will learn to:
Specifically, students will learn to:

  • Formulate a contention
  • Brainstorm arguments quickly
  • Plan an essay
  • Write a winning introduction
  • Structure body paragraphs
  • Write a rebuttal statement
  • Write a conclusion
Module 2: Creative Writing
Creative essays can be difficult for many students because they may not know how to structure their essays effectively, brainstorm, organise and develop complex ideas effectively, put thoughts on paper and do all the above in less than 30 minutes!
This course aims to do all the above and more by teaching students how to:

  • Revise sentence structures
  • Structure creative essays
  • Plan creative essays
  • Write an engaging hook
  • Apply writing techniques to move the story forward
  • Write an effective cliffhanger and conclusion
  • Use effective techniques to quickly edit essays and write within the time limit
Module 3: Numerical Reasoning
Numerical reasoning tests a student's ability to think and reason using numbers. Student will often struggle with this area because they may not be familiar with the content, they may not have an efficient strategy or they may not know how to link topics together to have a deep enough understanding to effectively reason through increasingly complex problems within the given 30 minute timeframe.


Over 25 mini digestible lessons, this course aims to address these issues in a systematic way by guiding them through how to solve:

  • Patterns and sequences gradually increasing in difficulty
  • Number puzzles and matrices
  • Problems involving diagrams
  • Reasoning problems using arithmetic and algebra gradually increasing in difficulty

Module 4: Verbal Reasoning
Verbal reasoning measures a student's ability to think and reason using words and language. Students often find these test items difficult because they may not have a limited vocabulary, they may not have a firm grasp of English language conventions or be familiar with efficient strategies to tackle specific questions all in the space of 30 minutes!


Over 20 mini lessons, this course aims to address these problems by teaching students how to:

  • Exponentially increase students' word power
  • Become familiar with and tackle different types of questions relating to vocabulary, word relationships, classification as well as logical reasoning and deduction in a systematic way
  • Apply grammar and spelling rules to solve different types of verbal reasoning questions

Module 5: Mathematical Reasoning


Mathematical reasoning measures a student's ability to answer questions relating to number, measurement, algebra, space and data. This exam can be difficult for many students because test items can include topics that may be several years ahead of a student's existing year level.

Additionally, mathematical reasoning concepts can be increasingly complex and if students are unfamiliar with how topics may link together, it will be difficult for them to select an appropriate and efficient strategy to suit the specific question they need to answer.

Through this course, we have successfully managed to condense relevant topics from Year 7 to Year 10 in an easy to understand and engaging course to guide students through the mathematical reasoning section.



Over 49 lessons, this course aims to break down mathematics in a way that will help them feel confident with this section. In particular, we will guide students through specific strategies on how to:

  • Calculate quickly and efficiently saving valuable time and working space on the exam
  • Become more familiar to different types of questions increasing in complexity across algebra, geometry/ measurement, chance and data
  • Essential tips and techniques to solve problems efficiently and accurately
Module 6: Reading Comprehension

Without the right strategy, reading comprehension can be very challenging for many students. This exam measures a student's ability to read and interpret meaning from written passages with some questions also requiring students to correct, complete and punctuate sentences.

It's often challenging for many students who may lack concentration while reading, connect ideas in the passage, gloss over detail, have difficulty distinguishing significant information from minor details and are often confused about the meaning of words and sentences.

This course is broken up into four main sections and aims to address the above challenges and more in the following way:

  • In the first section of this course, students will learn essential speed reading skills.   
  • The second section will outline specific approaches on how to answer the different types of questions students will likely be faced with  
  • In the third section, students will be introduced to some of the specific text types that may appear on the exam   
  • The final section will go through grammar, punctuation and spelling questions may also appear on the exam. 



What Makes Us Different?

With over 25 years experience preparing students for the Victorian Selective Schools Exam,  we've refined our course to make it as simple as possible to prepare for competitive exams. 

Selective Revision Course FAQs

The lessons range from 2 - 3 hours, depending on the module. The lessons are self paced so you can learn at a time that is convenient for you as well as pause, rewind and repeat as many times as you like!

This course takes students through all aspects of the six sections that may form the contents of the Victorian Selective Schools exam. We link topics together to give students a deep understanding of the concepts giving them the tools to recognise different questions that may appear on the exam.

We also sell additional practice papers and online mock exams on our digital bookstore: www.spectrumdigitalshop.com

Students may also enrol in our 40 week comprehensive selective schools exam either in person at one of our centres or online. Click here to start your free online assessment

In addition to the practice papers and online mock exams on our digital bookstore: www.spectrumdigitalshop.com, students can also enrol in the weekly live selective membership which will be available by the first quarter of each school year. Click here for more information

Of course! Please call us on 1800 668 177 or email enquiries@spectrumtuition.com for further details

With over 20 years of expertise in preparing students for the selective schools exam, we've crafted a proven system designed to deliver results—quickly and effectively.  Our team has condensed our comprehensive 40-week program into just six focused sessions, each lasting 2-3 hours.    

This streamlined format makes it easy to grasp the material, whether you're just beginning your preparation or looking for a powerful revision tool.      

For those already preparing, our course offers an invaluable deep dive into key concepts, ensuring you gain a solid understanding of how everything connects. You'll master the techniques needed for the exam and build the confidence to perform at your best.      

Why wait?      

Enrol today to access our proven preparation strategy, honed over two decades of success. With expert guidance and in-depth materials, you'll be equipped to excel in the selective schools exam and pave the way for a bright academic future.   

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