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WA selective-entry preparation for Years 5 and 6

WA GATE and ASET practice tests that show what to work on next

Prepare across Reading, Writing, Quantitative Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning with challenging original Starter Papers and clear parent guidance. Start with a free 10-minute check, then continue with the free Starter Papers or the optional 2026 Mock Exam 1 + Readiness Report.

About 10 minutes. No payment required.

Practice across all four published ASET areas
Original questions informed by published WA materials
Complete Starter activities unlocked after the free check
Clear parent guidance on strengths and focus areas

10-minute check

Four-area preparation snapshot

About 10 min

Reading

Short sample

Writing

Short sample

Quantitative Reasoning

Short sample

Abstract Reasoning

Short sample

Example parent summary

Early strength

Finding evidence in a passage

Focus area

Checking multi-step logic

Suggested next step: complete a longer practice paper to confirm the initial pattern.

The four assessed areas

Build the full set of skills the ASET asks students to use

Each area needs a different kind of thinking. Selective Path keeps practice focused while helping parents see where more attention may be useful.

Reading

Build inference, evidence, vocabulary-in-context and author-intent skills.

Writing

Practise developing clear ideas, structure, vocabulary and accurate expression.

Quantitative Reasoning

Work through multi-step number, data, spatial and logic problems.

Abstract Reasoning

Strengthen visual pattern recognition and reasoning across multiple rules.

Practice with a purpose

From a first check to a useful next step

The short check gives a starting result. Complete Starter activities then build a clearer picture in each assessed area.

See the free Starter pathway
  1. 01

    Try the free check

    Sample all four areas and receive a preliminary view of strengths and focus areas.

  2. 02

    Complete Starter activities

    Use one complete Starter activity in each area to gather a more useful baseline.

  3. 03

    Use the feedback

    Review parent-friendly results and choose a specific skill or paper to work on next.

Free Starter pathway

Four areas, one useful baseline

1Reading
Starter
2Writing
Starter
3Quantitative Reasoning
Starter
4Abstract Reasoning
Starter

Complete Starter activities

Move from a short check to meaningful practice in each area

After the entry check, a free account unlocks one complete Starter activity in Reading, Writing, Quantitative Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning. Each result adds a clearer picture of what to work on next without pretending to predict admission.

  • Complete original Starter activities in all four assessed areas
  • Timed and practice modes for the objective Starter Papers
  • Parent summaries that connect results to a practical next step
Now available

See how your child performs in a full timed mock

Mock Exam 1 covers Reading, Writing, Quantitative Reasoning and Abstract Reasoning in one timed sitting. Afterwards, receive section results, a Selective Path Estimated TSS and clear guidance on what to work on next.

One-off Mock 1 access

$49 one-off for Mock 1

Keep the Starter Papers free, and upgrade only when your family is ready for a complete timed mock and more detailed progress insights.

Explore Mock Exam 1

Secure one-time payment.

Start with a clearer picture of what to practise next

Sample all four areas in about 10 minutes and receive an initial, appropriately limited preparation snapshot.

Start the free 10-minute check

Selective Path is an independent preparation resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the WA Department of Education.