Frequently Asked Questions

1.

I have not received my PASSWORD and ID.

Please check that you used your correct email address with the correct spelling. If you think your email was incorrect, please email practest@edutest.com.au and give us the correct email address.

If you have a Hotmail account, please check your spam or junk mail boxes, as experience has shown that quite often Hotmail emails are directed to the junk folder.

Lastly, your email address may have very tight security that does not allow new (Edutest) emails to be received. If this is the case, you may need to send us an alternative email address.

2.

What if my PASSWORD does not work?

Please check that you have typed it in correctly, using the correct letters and numbers e.g. sometimes a "1" is typed in as a "I" or vice -versa. Check that the numbers and letters are in the correct sequence.

3.

What happens if I forget my password or can't find where I stored it?

It is important to keep all your login details and passwords in a safe place.

However, if you have forgotten your password, then you just need to click on “forgotten your password?” in the login area and it will be emailed to you immediately.

4.

How do I log onto the Practice Test site?

Simply go to www.edutest.com.au and click "access practice tests" in the orange section. The login screen will appear.

The tests can only be accessed using your child's ID. Your ID and password access your Parent Account.

5.

Can I change the year level of the practice tests to suit my child or children?

Yes you can. However it must be changed BEFORE the test is started.

• Log in using your child's ID and password.
• Click on 'Start new test', and drop down box with year levels will appear.
• You then choose the level you wish.

NOTE: Once you have started a test, you cannot change the year level.

Remember, you must click on 'start new test' and choose from the drop down box of year levels, to make your selection.

6.

Do you have paper versions of the practice tests?

No. All EduTest practice tests are conducted online and are interactive. Therefore you need access to a computer and the internet.

7.

How many tests can I buy?

There are a maximum of 3 tests at each year level from year 4 – 10. There are currently no practice tests for year 3, however, you may wish to choose a year 4 practice test as an alternative. Please use the EDIT button next to your child’s name in your Parent Account section, to change the year level. You must change the year level BEFORE the test is started.

You can purchase them individually or as a package. For example: You can purchase a set of 3 tests at a discounted rate. 3 tests give your child access to 12 individual sub-tests. This includes 240 questions.

NOTE: If you choose to repeat a test e.g. do Practice Test 1 again, then you will not have access to all 3 tests. PLEASE CHOOSE CAREFULLY, as every time you click on a test, you use one of your credits.

NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN IF YOU DO THE SAME TEST TWICE, NOR CAN WE GIVE YOU ACCESS TO A NEW TEST IN THIS INSTANCE.

8.

What if I want to purchase more tests?

You log into your Parent Account and click on the following icon:

You then click on the "EDIT" button next to your child's name and choose the year level you want.

9.

What if I have more than one child?

Once you have created an account and bought a test, you have the ability to add more children. Just log into your account and click on the following icon:

If you bought 3 tests (3 credits) and you have 2 children, then both your children can access these tests until the credits are used up.

Please use the EDIT button next to your child’s name in your Parent Account section, to change the year level to suit your child. You must change the year level BEFORE the test is started.

10.

Are the practice tests similar to the Scholarship and Entrance Tests?

Yes they are, in that they present the style and format of questions that the students will encounter on the day of their scholarship exam, but not necessarily the level of difficulty that a scholarship exam will present.

The practice tests are like a ‘tasting plate” in that they only have 20 questions per test, while the actual scholarship exams are more detailed and have more questions with varying degrees of difficulty. It must be remembered that scholarship and entrance exams are quite demanding and are designed to discriminate students at the top end.

The practice tests are also NOT TIMED, as they are not designed as an exam coaching tool.

It is important to understand that when sitting a scholarship or entrance test, many children will only get half of the questions correct. Whilst we are unable to provide you with a “score” that is typical, it is quite normal for children to get only half correct. In fact, on some occasion’s children who get less than half correct may still receive a relatively good score. It is also very important to explain this to your child, ensuring they too have realistic expectations prior to sitting the tests. In addition, most scholarship/entrance tests are designed in such a way that many children may not finish every question, so you and your child should not panic if this is the case. Once all tests have been scored, schools often provide you with a parent report that goes into a lot more detail about your child’s score in comparison to the normal population.

Each scholarship/entrance test is 30 minutes in length and the students do not get any additional reading time. Additional reading time is usually introduced into exams when students are required to provide an essay type response or where they have the choice to answer one question from a list (in which case the extra reading time allows them to decide which question they wish to answer). Therefore with regard to a multiple-choice test, extra reading time is not necessary. However, prior to commencing each of our tests the
administrator will go through three practice examples with the group, ensuring they have an understanding of what to expect.

Therefore, practice tests are designed to make the student feel comfortable with the style of question. They are not coaching tools and therefore they cannot entirely duplicate the actual scholarship material.