Mathematics
The scores of 5 students on a test are: 12, 15, 12, 18, and 23. What is the mean score?
- 12
- 16
- 15
- 18
- None of these
All Schools
SCHOLARSHIPToorak, VICGirls
Loreto Toorak Scholarship Test: Edutest Practice
How do Loreto Toorak scholarships work?
Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak offers Endeavour General Academic Scholarships for girls entering Years 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10, and selection is based on Edutest examination results and an interview. Check the Loreto Toorak scholarships page for the next round.
- Year level:
- General Academic: Years 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10
- Test:
- Edutest examination, then an interview
- Round:
- See the official scholarships page for the next round
In this guide: Year levelsWhat the test coversTry 3 sample questionsHow to practiseFrequently Asked Questions
The diagnostic is free. It shows which sections to practise first.
Year levels
Endeavour Scholarships recognise outstanding achievement in academic and co-curricular areas.
General Academic Scholarships are for high academic achievers entering Years 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10. Selection is based on Edutest examination results and an interview.
The Instrumental (Dr Susan Stevens) Scholarship is for talented musicians in Years 5 to 8, and auditions are held following a shortlisting process.
Open Circle Scholarships (the Sr Ruth Winship Scholarship and the Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Ryan Scholarship) are awarded to aspirational students where financial considerations may otherwise limit access.
What the test covers
Loreto Toorak's scholarships page does not publish question counts or times. Edutest's own description gives four 30-minute multiple-choice sections (Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension) and one 15-minute writing task, with no question counts. Big Brain's practice paper, not the official format, has Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning (60 questions each), Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension (50 each), all 30 minutes, plus Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing at 15 minutes each.
Edutest section times
Mathematics (30 min)
Verbal Reasoning (30 min)
Numerical Reasoning (30 min)
Reading Comprehension (30 min)
Written Expression (15 min, writing type varies)
Not a past Loreto Toorak paper. Three questions from the Big Brain question bank.
Try 3 sample questions
Three Edutest-style questions from the Big Brain question bank.
Verbal
Four of the following words are alike in some way. Which is the odd word out?
- clarinet
- oboe
- bassoon
- trumpet
- saxophone
Numerical
Find the median for the following: 3, 7, 2, 7, 4, 6
- 4
- 5.5
- 7
- 4.5
- 5
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 three sample questions are Year 7 items. Big Brain's verified questions are tagged Year 7 and up; there is no Year 4, 5 or 6 set, so students sitting for Year 5, 6 or 7 entry (in Year 4, 5 or 6) will find them a step above their year.
Section timing for the practice paper sits in the Edutest exam guide.
Self-Paced Study
Big Brain
Timed Edutest practice for every sub-test.
- Free diagnostic to find the weak sections
- Timed sets for the four multiple-choice papers
- Creative writing and persuasive writing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which year levels does Loreto Toorak offer General Academic Scholarships for?
General Academic Scholarships are for girls entering Years 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10. They are for high academic achievers, and selection is based on Edutest examination results and an interview.
What test does Loreto Toorak use?
General Academic Scholarships use an Edutest examination, then an interview. Loreto Toorak's scholarships page does not publish question counts or times. Check the Loreto Toorak scholarships page for the next round. Edutest's own description gives four 30-minute multiple-choice sections (Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension) and one 15-minute writing task, with no question counts. Big Brain's practice paper, not the official format, has Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning (60 questions each), Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension (50 each), all 30 minutes, plus Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing at 15 minutes each.
What else counts besides the exam?
General Academic Scholarships use an interview as well as the Edutest result. The Instrumental (Dr Susan Stevens) Scholarship holds auditions after a shortlisting process. Open Circle Scholarships (the Sr Ruth Winship Scholarship and the Jean Elizabeth (Betty) Ryan Scholarship) are awarded to aspirational students where financial considerations may otherwise limit access.
How do you practise for the Loreto Toorak scholarship test?
Start with the free diagnostic. Then practise Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, creative writing and persuasive writing on Big Brain. The three sample questions are Year 7 items. Big Brain's verified questions are tagged Year 7 and up; there is no Year 4, 5 or 6 set, so students sitting for Year 5, 6 or 7 entry (in Year 4, 5 or 6) will find them a step above their year.
Ready to prepare for Loreto Toorak?
Take a free diagnostic to find the weak sections, then practise the Edutest papers.
Take My Free DiagnosticNo credit card required