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
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Siena College Scholarship Test: Edutest Practice
How do Siena College scholarships work?
Siena College's General Excellence Scholarships are for entry to Years 7, 8 and 9, and every applicant sits the Edutest scholarship test. Applicants also send a scholarship portfolio, and shortlisted candidates are interviewed. Check the official scholarships page for the current round and key dates.
- Year levels:
- Years 7 to 9
- Test:
- Edutest, plus a portfolio and an interview if shortlisted
- Round:
- See the official scholarships page
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
The Siena College scholarship is for Years 7, 8 and 9. General Excellence Scholarships recognise general excellence across studies, involvement in community life and cocurricular activities, leadership skills, and strength of character.
Siena's page lists General Excellence only. There is no separate Academic award. Academic Testing Day is the name of the test morning.
A Siena scholarship application has three steps.
- An online application and a scholarship portfolio (see the official page for what to include).
- Academic Testing Day, where every applicant sits the Edutest scholarship test.
- If shortlisted, an interview with the College Principal and a member of the Leadership Team.
What the test covers
The Siena College scholarship test is the Edutest scholarship test. Siena's 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 Siena 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 for Siena Edutest practice. Then sit timed sets: Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension, plus Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing at 15 minutes each. The three sample questions are Year 7 items. Big Brain's verified questions are tagged Year 7 and up; there is no set below Year 7. Students sit the test the year before entry, so those sitting for Year 7 entry (in Year 6) will find them a step above their year, Year 8 entry sitters (in Year 7) will find them at level, and Year 9 entry sitters (in Year 8) will find them below 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 (15 minutes each)
Frequently Asked Questions
What test does Siena College use?
Every General Excellence applicant sits the Edutest scholarship test. Siena's page lists General Excellence only. There is no separate Academic award. Academic Testing Day is the name of the test morning.
Which year levels?
General Excellence Scholarships are for Years 7, 8 and 9.
What do the portfolio and interview involve?
Applicants send a scholarship portfolio with the online application. It includes a letter from the student to the Principal, recent school reports and any supporting awards or work. The official scholarships page lists everything to include. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview with the College Principal and a member of the Leadership Team. Siena's scholarship brochure says full-fee paying overseas students are not eligible.
What is on the Edutest scholarship test and how do you practise?
Edutest's description gives four 30-minute multiple-choice sections (Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension) and one 15-minute writing task. Big Brain's practice paper, not the official format, adds question counts and creative and persuasive sets: Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning (60 questions each), Numerical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension (50 each), plus Creative Writing and Persuasive Writing (15 minutes each). Start with the free diagnostic, then practise those sets. The three sample questions are Year 7 items. Big Brain's verified questions are tagged Year 7 and up; there is no set below Year 7. Students sit the test the year before entry, so those sitting for Year 7 entry (in Year 6) will find them a step above their year, Year 8 entry sitters (in Year 7) will find them at level, and Year 9 entry sitters (in Year 8) will find them below their year.
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