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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Toorak College Scholarship Test: Edutest Practice and Guide
How do Toorak College scholarships work?
Toorak College in Mount Eliza offers scholarships for girls entering Years 4 to 11. Awards are based on an independent academic test, school reports including NAPLAN, and an interview for shortlisted candidates. Round details are on Toorak's scholarships page.
- Year level:
- Years 4 to 11 (Academic Achievement and Growth: Years 4 to 9; Swift: Year 10; VCE: Year 11). Practice on this page is Year 10 and Year 11.
- Test:
- Independent academic test. Edutest lists Toorak College as a client school.
- Scholarships:
- Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Thrive, Swift Science & Technology, Christine Friday Arts & Humanities, Kathleen Rumph, and an academic scholarship for Year 11 entry.
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
Toorak says scholarships are awarded on an independent academic test, current school reports (including recent NAPLAN) and an interview for shortlisted candidates. Edutest lists Toorak College as a client school. Toorak does not publish question counts or times.
Academic Achievement Scholarships are for girls entering Years 4 to 9. External students and students already at the school can apply. Academic Growth Scholarships are also for Years 4 to 9. External students and current students can apply.
The Thrive Scholarship is Year 5, for a student new to Toorak College. The Christine Friday Arts & Humanities Scholarship and the Kathleen Rumph Scholarship are Year 7, for students new to the school. The Swift Science & Technology Scholarship is Year 10, for a student new to the school. Applicants need an interest in science and technology, and a commitment to at least two Science and/or Mathematics subjects at VCE.
An academic scholarship is listed for current Year 10 students seeking entry to Year 11. It is for students new to Toorak College, with strong academic achievement.
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 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
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. Practice on this page is Year 10 and Year 11. 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 to find the weak sections
- Timed sets for the four multiple-choice papers
- Creative writing and persuasive writing
- Practice on this page is Year 10 and Year 11. The question bank starts at Year 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which scholarships does Toorak College list?
Academic Achievement Scholarships and Academic Growth Scholarships are for Years 4 to 9. External students and students already at Toorak College can apply. The Thrive Scholarship is Year 5, for a student new to the school. The Christine Friday Arts & Humanities Scholarship and the Kathleen Rumph Scholarship are Year 7, for students new to the school. The Swift Science & Technology Scholarship is Year 10, for a student new to the school. Applicants need an interest in science and technology, and a commitment to at least two Science and/or Mathematics subjects at VCE. An academic scholarship is listed for current Year 10 students, new to the school, seeking entry to Year 11.
What test does Toorak College use?
Toorak says scholarships are awarded on an independent academic test, current school reports (including recent NAPLAN) and an interview for shortlisted candidates. Edutest lists Toorak College as a client school. Toorak does not publish question counts or times. Big Brain practice on this page is the Year 10 and Year 11 Edutest paper, not an official Toorak paper.
What is on the Edutest practice paper?
Toorak's 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.
How do you practise for Toorak College scholarships?
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. Practice on this page is Year 10 and Year 11.
Ready to prepare for Toorak College?
Take a free diagnostic to find the weak sections, then practise the Year 10 and Year 11 Edutest papers.
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