Year 10 Nossal Entrance Examination

[deerlinas]

Hey everyone,
I'm going for the Nossal Year 10 Exam, and was just wondering if any of you guys who took part in it could answer a few of my questions. Such as :
- What were some of the topics for Maths ? eg Algebra, Ratios etc
- What study books did you read/complete that were helpful for you ?
- What sort of questions are in the Numerical and Verbal Reasoning tests; how can I practise for these two ?
- Tips on studying/remembering formulas
- Do you think I should go to school on the morning of the exam ? (If I miss out, I might be behind on lessons but I still need to prepare > < The exam starts at 1pm)
- How could I improve my persuasive and narrative writing pieces ? - Do they give you 4 random images and instruct you to write a story, or ..
Thank you guys ! ^ ^ If you have any tips, feel free to comment them down as they will be benefiting for me !

[waftj]

Hello Deerlinas,
I'm guessing you did participated in the selective exam last year, and so my best advice is to go on to the DEECD website and practice the mock exam, as you may or may not realized that the questions they are going to ask you are going to be very similar.
I also suggest you to go through your year 9 maths book and in terms of going to school or not for that day, I suggest you stay at home for the day. Just to have a fresh and healthy mind.
In term's of the two essays, try to think of your own by reading the news in regards with the society.
Good Luck with everything though  

[deerlinas]

thank you ! ^ ^ Are the mock exams specialised for the year 9 entrance exams only, or are they suitable for year 10 as well ? Also yes I did apply last year but didn't get in ;_: Thank you again ~

[deerlinas]

Honestly I didn't study for the year 9 one, I regret it though. However I hope I do get in this year, I studied, and of course will continue to study until the examination date and hopefully it all pays off Congratulations for getting in at Year 9, hopefully we can be acquaintances if I ever get in ^^

[SKGUN11]

Hey everyone,
I'm going for the Nossal Year 10 Exam, and was just wondering if any of you guys who took part in it could answer a few of my questions. Such as :
- What were some of the topics for Maths ? eg Algebra, Ratios etc
- What study books did you read/complete that were helpful for you ?
- What sort of questions are in the Numerical and Verbal Reasoning tests; how can I practise for these two ?
- Tips on studying/remembering formulas
- Do you think I should go to school on the morning of the exam ? (If I miss out, I might be behind on lessons but I still need to prepare > < The exam starts at 1pm)
- How could I improve my persuasive and narrative writing pieces ? - Do they give you 4 random images and instruct you to write a story, or ..
Thank you guys ! ^ ^ If you have any tips, feel free to comment them down as they will be benefiting for me !

Hey,
I am trying for Nossal year 10 as well!! Haha, I have a few friends attending there and it is soo cool! I attend brentwood so it was difficult for me to pass the 5% rule, and I didn't prepare as well as I should have!

I really want to get in though. I'm just going through the year 9 maths book. Are you doing JMSS as well? I am trying harder for JMSS, so hopefully the mathematics preparation should be similar!

[Undeadeast15]

Hey, I sat the MHS Year 10 entrance exam last year, and was offered a late offer! Let me help as the MHS and Nossal exam are practically same!
Maths: Last year, i found the maths harder than year 9 entrance! On top of having the year 9 curriculum under my belt, I also studied the year 10 course before the exam!
Numerical: I found easier than the year 9 exam. Basically patterns and logic
Reading: A lot of paragraphs and information. Always read the question first, then skim back to the writing to find the answer
Verbal: Didn't even study for this. Just did a lot of practice questions. Found this way harder than the year 9 exam
Two writing pieces: For creative, we were given, if I recall correctly, a quote and 2 pictures (not sure) and for analytical, something on drink driving. You can't really study for these, but instead try to complete a lot of practice essays and have them marked from your teacher. Feedback is critical for writing.

My results:
Maths: Superior
Reading: Superior
Creative: Superior
Numerical: Superior
Analytical: Above Average
Verbal: High Average
If you end up beating some of the competition, and receive and interview (Nossal, MHS and/or JMSS) feel free to PM me, as I'm willing to help!!
(PS. The exam is NOT and I repeat is NOT the main detriment for offers into MHS and I'm assuming it is the same for Nossal at year 10 and greater years. Try to have a lot of co-curricular achievements [ie. state level sport, leadership achievements etc.])

GOOD LUCK!

[aejays]

Hey I got into Nossal in Yr10 and honestly the only way you can study is by doing practise and improving your speed.
And yes, I reckon stay home that day and get a good night's sleep.

I initially tried out for JMSS and got an interview but didn't pass that and Nossal exams were held a while after, in term 3, so I just tried out for that slight chance. I did a lot of work to study for JMSS, including tuitions, and did only one night's worth for Nossal because I really wasn't expecting anything. So I'm pretty sure I just retained the skills learnt from studying for JMSS.
I think you would benefit from having someone correct your writing pieces (I did analytical writing at Hendersons) because they do need structure and coherency like a normal essay you do in school, just less in depth as a result of the time constraints.

[deerlinas]

Hey,
I am trying for Nossal year 10 as well!! Haha, I have a few friends attending there and it is soo cool! I attend brentwood so it was difficult for me to pass the 5% rule, and I didn't prepare as well as I should have!

I really want to get in though. I'm just going through the year 9 maths book. Are you doing JMSS as well? I am trying harder for JMSS, so hopefully the mathematics preparation should be similar!

Oh really ? Hopefully we can be friends if we both get in ! Nah, I'm not really that interested in science, so all of my focus is on the Nossal Exam haha. Good luck !

[deerlinas]

Hey, I sat the MHS Year 10 entrance exam last year, and was offered a late offer! Let me help as the MHS and Nossal exam are practically same!
Maths: Last year, i found the maths harder than year 9 entrance! On top of having the year 9 curriculum under my belt, I also studied the year 10 course before the exam!
Numerical: I found easier than the year 9 exam. Basically patterns and logic
Reading: A lot of paragraphs and information. Always read the question first, then skim back to the writing to find the answer
Verbal: Didn't even study for this. Just did a lot of practice questions. Found this way harder than the year 9 exam
Two writing pieces: For creative, we were given, if I recall correctly, a quote and 2 pictures (not sure) and for analytical, something on drink driving. You can't really study for these, but instead try to complete a lot of practice essays and have them marked from your teacher. Feedback is critical for writing.

My results:
Maths: Superior
Reading: Superior
Creative: Superior
Numerical: Superior
Analytical: Above Average
Verbal: High Average
If you end up beating some of the competition, and receive and interview (Nossal, MHS and/or JMSS) feel free to PM me, as I'm willing to help!!
(PS. The exam is NOT and I repeat is NOT the main detriment for offers into MHS and I'm assuming it is the same for Nossal at year 10 and greater years. Try to have a lot of co-curricular achievements [ie. state level sport, leadership achievements etc.])

GOOD LUCK!

You provided so much helpful information, thank you so much ! I borrowed a few study books from the library and I do like a few units a day. When did your late offer arrive ? Did they send it via email or did they post it to your address ? Also, what were the main topics for Mathematics. Maths isn't my strong point however I'm willing to try my hardest to pass the exam. Thank you so much again xx

[deerlinas]

Hey I got into Nossal in Yr10 and honestly the only way you can study is by doing practise and improving your speed.
And yes, I reckon stay home that day and get a good night's sleep.

I initially tried out for JMSS and got an interview but didn't pass that and Nossal exams were held a while after, in term 3, so I just tried out for that slight chance. I did a lot of work to study for JMSS, including tuitions, and did only one night's worth for Nossal because I really wasn't expecting anything. So I'm pretty sure I just retained the skills learnt from studying for JMSS.
I think you would benefit from having someone correct your writing pieces (I did analytical writing at Hendersons) because they do need structure and coherency like a normal essay you do in school, just less in depth as a result of the time constraints.

I've heard about Hendersons a lot but unfortunately money is tight right now for my family so all I can do is self study my hardest and ask my tudor teacher to correct it for me ^^ Could you tell me the main topics for Mathematics and what was on the creative writing test ? Thank you so much by the way ! <3

[aejays]

I've heard about Hendersons a lot but unfortunately money is tight right now for my family so all I can do is self study my hardest and ask my tudor teacher to correct it for me ^^ Could you tell me the main topics for Mathematics and what was on the creative writing test ? Thank you so much by the way ! <3

Fair enough, just put in the effort and you'll be fine
I'm sorry I don't remember anything about maths :/ For creative writing I think it was a picture of a torch, and I just made up some stupid story which I didn't finish, but I tried to make it descriptive.

[deerlinas]

Fair enough, just put in the effort and you'll be fine
I'm sorry I don't remember anything about maths :/ For creative writing I think it was a picture of a torch, and I just made up some stupid story which I didn't finish, but I tried to make it descriptive.

thanks so much hehe xx

[SKGUN11]

Oh really ? Hopefully we can be friends if we both get in ! Nah, I'm not really that interested in science, so all of my focus is on the Nossal Exam haha. Good luck !

Haha yeah!! I really don't know how to study for nossal other than speed! :O

[Undeadeast15]

You provided so much helpful information, thank you so much ! I borrowed a few study books from the library and I do like a few units a day. When did your late offer arrive ? Did they send it via email or did they post it to your address ? Also, what were the main topics for Mathematics. Maths isn't my strong point however I'm willing to try my hardest to pass the exam. Thank you so much again xx

My late offer arrived like a month after I found out that I was rejected. So October (can't remember). They initially sent me a letter, saying that I was rejected, but then they called my parents for the late offer. For JMSS, I fount out via email in September.

 Maths was basically everything in the textbook; Quadratics, Linear, Algebra, Ratios, Geometry etc. Try your hardest!!!

[deerlinas]

My late offer arrived like a month after I found out that I was rejected. So October (can't remember). They initially sent me a letter, saying that I was rejected, but then they called my parents for the late offer. For JMSS, I fount out via email in September.

 Maths was basically everything in the textbook; Quadratics, Linear, Algebra, Ratios, Geometry etc. Try your hardest!!!

thank you so much !! I will !