Mathematical Reasoning Mock Test 3: 2026 NSW Selective Format

Build fluency with multi-step problems, diagrams, and data interpretation in our 35-question mock test—aligned to the Janison-style NSW Selective Mathematical Reasoning paper.

Duration

40 Minutes

Format

2026 NSW Format

Questions

35 multiple-choice

Level

Official Selective Test Level

Skills Covered in this Test

This mock test mirrors the official weightings of the NSW Department of Education exam.

The breakdown

  • Graph Interpretation: Reading scales, trends, and values from charts and tables.
  • Ratios: Part-part and part-whole relationships in applied settings.
  • Percentages: Discounts, changes, and comparisons expressed as percent.
  • Mean, Median & Mode: Choosing and computing the right average for the data.
  • Venn Diagrams: Overlaps, unions, and logical counts from sets.
  • Logical Deduction: Using given constraints to eliminate impossible answers.

Sample Questions from Test 3

The first two questions of this mock test (same order and wording as the timed exam).

Mathematical Reasoning

A group of friends share a large pizza. Tom eats 1/4 of the pizza, Jerry eats 1/3 of the pizza, and Spike eat…

Question 1 · Multiple choice

Question

A group of friends share a large pizza. Tom eats 1/4 of the pizza, Jerry eats 1/3 of the pizza, and Spike eats 1/6 of the pizza. What fraction of the pizza is left for Tyke?

Options

  • A. 1/4
  • B. 1/6
  • C. 1/12
  • D. 3/4
  • E. 1/2

Correct answer

A. 1/4

Explanation

Total eaten = 1/4 + 1/3 + 1/6 = 3/12 + 4/12 + 2/12 = 9/12 = 3/4. Remaining = 1 - 3/4 = 1/4.

Mathematical Reasoning

A laptop is on sale for $900 after a 10% discount. A further 5% discount is applied to the sale price at the …

Question 2 · Multiple choice

Question

A laptop is on sale for $900 after a 10% discount. A further 5% discount is applied to the sale price at the checkout. What is the final price of the laptop?

Options

  • A. $855.00
  • B. $850.50
  • C. $765.00
  • D. $845.00
  • E. $810.00

Correct answer

A. $855.00

Explanation

Checkout discount = 5% of $900 = $45. Final price = $900 - $45 = $855.

Core Competencies

3D NetsAlgebraic SubstitutionsAngle PropertiesArea & PerimeterCartesian CoordinatesDecimalsFractionsGraph InterpretationInverse OperationsLogical DeductionMean, Median & ModeMental ArithmeticMulti-step Word ProblemsNumber SequencesOrder of OperationsPercentagesPrime NumbersProbability LogicProfit & LossRatiosReflection & RotationSpeed, Distance, TimeSquare & Cube NumbersSymmetryTime & CalendarsUnit ConversionsVenn DiagramsVolume & Capacity

Prepare with Precision

  • Sharpen accuracy on multi-step and diagram-based items.
  • Get comfortable with the Janison-style interface.
  • Identify topics to revisit before exam day.

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