What is the ACER Scholarship Test?
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) test is used widely by independent schools to award scholarships and by state governments for selective school admissions.
ACER Practice Questions & Scholarship Prep
The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) produces some of the most challenging scholarship assessments. Our targeted mock exams and specific ACER verbal reasoning practice questions help your child perform at their absolute peak.
What is in the ACER Test?
Humanities
Also known as Comprehension and Interpretation. Tests ability to understand, infer, and analyze written texts and visual stimuli.
Maths & Science
Focuses on Quantitative Reasoning. Students must apply mathematical concepts to solve complex, novel problems rather than just recalling formulas.
Written Expression
Requires students to write original pieces (often a narrative and an argumentative text) based on abstract prompts or images.
Winning ACER Strategies
- Develop Critical Thinking: ACER heavily emphasizes interpreting novel information over rote learning. Practice lateral thinking puzzles.
- Creative Writing Practice: Written expression prompts in ACER are often images or quotes. Practice planning and writing creative responses quickly.
- Read Widely: The humanities section includes poetry, non-fiction, diagrams, and historical texts. Exposure to diverse reading material is essential.
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What makes ACER different from NAPLAN?
While NAPLAN tests foundational curriculum knowledge, ACER tests higher-order thinking skills, problem-solving, and the ability to process novel information.