Thinking Skills Mock Test 7: 2026 NSW Selective Format

Master the new Janison-style Thinking Skills exam with our comprehensive 40-question mock test. Designed specifically for students targeting top-tier NSW Selective High Schools.

Duration

40 Minutes

Format

2026 NSW Format

Questions

40 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

  • Additional Evidence: Strengthening and weakening arguments with new information.
  • Matching Arguments: Recognising argument structures that are parallel or equivalent.
  • Truth/Liar Puzzles: Identifying truth-tellers and liars from statements and constraints.
  • Data Sufficiency: Deciding if given information is enough to answer the question.
  • Finding Procedures: Identifying the correct sequence or steps to reach an outcome.
  • Drawing a Conclusion: Logic-based deduction and inference from given premises.

Sample Questions from Test 7

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

Thinking Skills

Zoe, Ali and Ben each have 18 counters. They take turns: showing an even number means give that many to each …

Question 1 · Multiple choice

Question

Zoe, Ali and Ben each have 18 counters. They take turns: showing an even number means give that many to each of the other two; odd means receive that many from each. Zoe spins 2. Ali spins 1. If they end with 15, 24 and 15 respectively (Zoe, Ali, Ben), what did Ben spin?

Options

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 4

Correct answer

B. 2

Explanation

After Zoe 2 (even): Zoe gives 2 to each. Zoe 14, Ali 20, Ben 20. After Ali 1 (odd): Ali receives 1 from each. Zoe 13, Ali 22, Ben 19. To reach (15, 24, 15), Ben must give 2 to Zoe and 2 to Ali. This happens when Ben spins 2 (an even number). Zoe 13+2=15, Ali 22+2=24, Ben 19-4=15. So Ben spun 2.

Thinking Skills

A principal argued that longer break times would improve concentration because pupils would be less restless.…

Question 2 · Multiple choice

Question

A principal argued that longer break times would improve concentration because pupils would be less restless. Which one of these, if true, most strengthens the argument?

Options

  • A. Some pupils prefer short breaks.
  • B. Schools that extended breaks saw test scores rise.
  • C. Break times are already 15 minutes.
  • D. Weather affects outdoor breaks.

Correct answer

B. Schools that extended breaks saw test scores rise.

Explanation

Evidence that the measure worked elsewhere strengthens the argument.

Core Competencies

Additional EvidenceData SufficiencyDetecting Reasoning ErrorsDrawing a ConclusionEvaluating HypothesesFinding ProceduresIdentifying SimilarityLogical DeductionMatching ArgumentsRelevant SelectionsSeating ArrangementsSpatial ReasoningSyllogismsTruth/Liar Puzzles

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