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I thought of a number, divided it by 6, added 17, doubled it and subtracted 16. I ended up with 84. What number did I start with?
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Camberwell Girls Scholarship Test: Edutest Guide
How do Camberwell Girls scholarships work?
Camberwell Girls Grammar School (CGGS) in Canterbury offers Academic Excellence scholarships for girls entering Years 5 and 7 to 11. Selection uses the scholarship exam (applications go through Edutest), school reports, NAPLAN, an interactive session or design task, and an interview. Round details are on the Camberwell Girls scholarships page.
- Year level:
- Years 5 and 7 to 11. The question bank starts at Year 7.
- Test:
- Scholarship exam. Applications go through Edutest.
- Selection:
- School report, NAPLAN, an interactive session or design task, and an interview.
In this guide: What the test coversTry 3 sample questionsHow to practiseFrequently Asked Questions
The diagnostic is free. It shows which sections to practise first.
What the test covers
Academic Excellence scholarships are for girls entering Years 5 and 7 to 11. New and current students can apply. Scholarships are tenable to Year 12, subject to satisfactory progress.
Years 5 and 7 applicants attend an in-person interactive session. Years 8 to 11 submit an online design task.
The Principal's Scholarship for Service is for Years 7 to 11 and also uses the scholarship exam. The Music and Academic Excellence Scholarship is for Years 5 and 7 to 11, and selected applicants are invited to audition after an initial review.
The Camberwell Girls scholarships page does not publish question counts or times.
Big Brain practice paper (not the official format)
Mathematics (60 questions, 30 min)
Verbal Reasoning (60 questions, 30 min)
Numerical Reasoning (50 questions, 30 min)
Reading Comprehension (50 questions, 30 min)
Creative Writing (15 min)
Persuasive Writing (15 min)
Not a past Camberwell Girls paper. Three questions from the Big Brain question bank.
Try 3 sample questions
Three Edutest-style questions from the Big Brain question bank.
Verbal
LACONIC is to WORDS as FRUGAL is to:
- food
- time
- money
- energy
- speech
Numerical
A rowing boat moving downstream travels 150 km. If its still water speed is 20 km/h and the current speed is 4 km/h, what is the time taken?
- 6 hrs 45 mins
- 5 hrs 45 mins
- 6 hrs 15 mins
- 6 hrs 30 mins
- 6 hrs
How to practise
Start with the free diagnostic. Then sit timed sets: Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, plus a 15-minute creative piece and a 15-minute persuasive piece.
The question bank starts at Year 7. There is no Year 5 set on Big Brain. Section timing for the practice paper sits in the Edutest exam guide.
Self-Paced Study
Big Brain
Free diagnostic, then the Edutest question bank.
- Free diagnostic for the weak sections
- Timed sets for the multiple-choice papers
- Creative writing and persuasive writing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which year levels does Camberwell Girls offer scholarships for?
Academic Excellence scholarships are for girls entering Years 5 and 7 to 11. New and current students can apply. Scholarships are tenable to Year 12, subject to satisfactory progress.
What test does Camberwell Girls use?
Camberwell Girls uses a scholarship exam. Applications go through Edutest. The scholarships page does not publish question counts or times. Big Brain's practice paper on this page, not the official format, is six parts. Mathematics is 60 questions and 30 minutes. Verbal Reasoning is 60 questions and 30 minutes. Numerical Reasoning is 50 questions and 30 minutes. Reading Comprehension is 50 questions and 30 minutes. Creative Writing is 15 minutes. Persuasive Writing is 15 minutes.
What else counts besides the exam?
Besides the exam, selection uses the latest school report, the NAPLAN report, and an interview. Years 5 and 7 applicants attend an in-person interactive session. Years 8 to 11 submit an online design task. The Principal's Scholarship for Service (Years 7 to 11) also uses the exam. The Music and Academic Excellence Scholarship is for Years 5 and 7 to 11, and selected applicants are invited to audition after an initial review.
How do you practise for the Camberwell Girls scholarship test?
Start with the free diagnostic. Then practise Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, creative writing and persuasive writing on Big Brain.
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