Mathematics
Simplify (2x² + 6x) ÷ (x + 3), where x is not equal to -3.
- 2x + 6
- x + 3
- 2x
- 2x + 3
- 2x(x + 3)
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MLC Scholarship Test: Edutest Guide
How do MLC scholarships work?
Methodist Ladies' College in Kew offers scholarships for Years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, and the test is Edutest. MLC also weighs the application, school reports and an interview. Round details are on the MLC scholarships page.
- Year level:
- Years 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. Practice on this page is Year 10 and Year 11.
- Test:
- Edutest
- Scholarships:
- Academic, science, sports, music, boarding and Indigenous. The mix depends on entry year level.
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, science, sports and music scholarships use the Edutest scholarship academic test. Boarding and Indigenous scholarships use an online Edutest general assessment. MLC says that general assessment is not the academic scholarship test.
The scholarships on offer depend on the entry year level. Academic: Years 5, 7, 9 and 11. Principal's: Years 7, 9, 10 and 11. Dr Wood: Years 9 and 10. Sports and music: Years 7, 9, 10 and 11. Thomas Henry science: Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. Boarding and Indigenous: Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
MLC has not published 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 MLC 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:
- energy
- food
- money
- speech
- time
Numerical
Calculate the value of a television after 2 years if it originally cost $10,000 and depreciates at 10% per year.
- $4,675
- $9,025
- $8,100
- $8,000
- $12,100
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. Use it for Year 10 and Year 11. There is no Year 5 set on Big Brain, so this page does not offer Year 5 practice. Boarding and Indigenous applicants sit the general assessment, not this paper. Section timing for the academic paper sits in the Edutest exam guide.
Self-Paced Study
Big Brain
Free diagnostic, then the Edutest question bank.
- Free diagnostic to find the weak sections
- Timed sets for the four multiple-choice papers
- Creative writing and persuasive writing
- Year 10 and Year 11. Not a Year 5 set.
Frequently Asked Questions
What test does MLC use?
Methodist Ladies' College uses Edutest. Academic, science, sports and music scholarships use the Edutest scholarship academic test. Boarding and Indigenous scholarships use an online Edutest general assessment. MLC says that general assessment is not the academic scholarship test.
Which year levels does MLC offer scholarships for?
Academic scholarships are Years 5, 7, 9 and 11. Principal's Scholarships are Years 7, 9, 10 and 11. The Dr Wood Scholarship is Years 9 and 10. The Christian and Jinah Johnston / Goldman Sachs Gives Scholarship on the academic list is Year 7. Sports and music scholarships are Years 7, 9, 10 and 11. The Thomas Henry science scholarship is Years 9, 10, 11 and 12. Boarding and Indigenous scholarships are Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. Big Brain practice on this page is Year 10 and Year 11.
What is on the Edutest scholarship test?
MLC has not published question counts or times. Big Brain's practice paper for this test, 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. The boarding and Indigenous general assessment is a different test. MLC has not published that paper, and this page does not practise it.
How do you practise for the MLC 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 question bank starts at Year 7. Use it for Year 10 and Year 11. There is no Year 5 set.
Ready to prepare for MLC?
Take a free diagnostic to find the weak sections, then practise the Year 10 and Year 11 Edutest papers.
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