OC Preparation for
Year 3 & 4 Students.
A focused small-group program helping Year 3 and 4 students prepare for the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test through Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills practice.
For students preparing for Opportunity Class entry.
This course is designed for Year 3 and 4 students who are preparing for the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test for Year 5 entry.
It is suitable for students who are already performing well at school and need more structured practice with harder reading, maths and reasoning questions.
Weekly Lesson Structure
A clear 3-hour lesson with teaching, practice and review.
1 hour
Reading and Vocabulary
Students practise comprehension, inference, vocabulary and careful reading across different text types. The focus is on understanding the question, finding evidence in the text and choosing the best answer.
1 hour
Mathematical Reasoning
Students work through multi-step maths questions that test number skills, patterns, problem solving and logical thinking. We teach students how to set out working clearly and solve questions without relying on a calculator.
1 hour
Thinking Skills and Review
Students practise logic, problem solving and unfamiliar question types. Time is also used to review homework mistakes, explain common traps and build better exam habits.
Skills covered in the OC program
The OC test rewards students who can read carefully, reason clearly and stay calm under timed conditions. Our lessons help students build these skills gradually.
- Reading comprehension
- Vocabulary and inference
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Thinking Skills
- Multi-step problem solving
- Time management
- Homework review
- Error correction
What is included each week
- Weekly 3-hour small-group class
- Reading, Maths & Logic practice
- Guided examples & explanations
- Timed exam-style questions
- Weekly homework booklet
- Mistake correction & review
- Maximum 8 students per class
- Supportive tutor feedback
Sample OC Lesson Preview
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