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.
10-minute check
Four-area preparation snapshot
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- 01
Try the free check
Sample all four areas and receive a preliminary view of strengths and focus areas.
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Complete Starter activities
Use one complete Starter activity in each area to gather a more useful baseline.
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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
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
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.
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 checkSelective Path is an independent preparation resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the WA Department of Education.