Academic Assessment Services (AAS)
AAS private school scholarship prep
Practice tests in the real AAS format for Year 6 families targeting independent schools. Includes free maths worksheets and parent progress reports.
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AAS test areas (3–4 sections, depending on school)
Timed practice with the same one-question-per-screen flow your child will see on exam day.
Pattern and spatial reasoning — one question per screen, timed like the live exam.
Browse Abstract Reasoning tests →Passage-based comprehension with AAS scholarship-level texts.
Browse Reading tests →Problem-solving across number, measurement, and logic.
Browse Mathematics tests →Structured writing tasks when included in your school’s AAS scholarship round.
Browse Writing (optional) tests →Free NSW Maths Worksheets for AAS Scholarship Prep — Year 6
Sharpen maths fluency between AAS mocks. Instant marking, printable sheets, NSW K–12 curriculum — 3 free to start, unlimited with subscription.
- Instant marking as your child types
- Printable at home — NSW K–12 curriculum
- 3 free worksheets to start
- Unlimited with FunThinkers subscription
How it works
1. Start free
3 free test attempts, 10 puzzle plays, and 3 worksheet sessions, then unlimited with $9.99/month.
2. Sit exam-format mocks
Practice with the same pacing and question types as the live exam, not generic worksheets.
3. Track on the parent dashboard
Scores, subject accuracy, and attempt history on your parent dashboard.
AAS vs Selective vs OC
| Exam | Who it's for | Sections | On FunThinkers |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAS Scholarship | Private / independent school scholarships (Year 6) | Abstract Reasoning, Reading, Maths, Writing (school-dependent) | 310+ AAS mocks & dedicated player |
| NSW Selective | Government selective high schools | Reading, Maths, Thinking Skills, Writing | 180+ selective mocks |
| OC | Opportunity Class (Year 4 entry) | Reading, Maths, Thinking Skills | 43+ OC-format practice tests |
Also preparing for Selective prep or OC prep?
Real outcomes from NSW families
Parents use FunThinkers for selective placements, OC entry, and AAS private school scholarships.
Read success stories →Frequently asked questions
What the AAS scholarship test is
Academic Assessment Services (AAS) runs scholarship assessments used by many independent (private) schools in NSW and across Australia to award academic scholarships, usually for Year 7 entry. Unlike the government Selective test, there is no single national format: each school decides which components to include and how long to run them, so always check the specific school’s scholarship information.
The sections you may sit
An AAS scholarship assessment commonly includes some or all of these components:
- Abstract Reasoning: Pattern and spatial reasoning — one question per screen, timed like the live exam.
- Reading: Passage-based comprehension with AAS scholarship-level texts.
- Mathematics: Problem-solving across number, measurement, and logic.
- Writing (optional): Structured writing tasks when included in your school’s AAS scholarship round.
Because timing and the exact mix vary by school, FunThinkers focuses on the skills these components test rather than a single fixed layout, and uses the same one-question-per-screen flow your child will meet on the day.
Try three sample questions
These are original FunThinkers questions at scholarship level — one each for abstract reasoning, reading and mathematics.
Example 1
Abstract reasoning: In a sequence of shapes, each step adds one side to the figure and rotates it 90° clockwise (triangle → square → pentagon …). If step 1 is a triangle pointing up, how many sides does the figure at step 4 have?
- A. 5
- B. 6
- C. 7
- D. 8
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Answer: B — 6 sides.
Sides increase by one each step: 3 → 4 → 5 → 6. Step 4 therefore has 6 sides (a hexagon). Rotation does not change the number of sides.
Example 2
Reading: “Despite the forecast, Nina packed her raincoat — she had learned not to trust a clear morning sky.” What can we best infer about Nina?
- A. She dislikes sunny weather.
- B. She prepares for weather that might change.
- C. She did not hear the forecast.
- D. She always carries a raincoat.
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Answer: B — She prepares for weather that might change.
Packing the raincoat despite a clear sky shows she plans for change, not that she dislikes sun or ignored the forecast.
Example 3
Mathematics: A scholarship covers 3/4 of a $12,000 annual fee. How much does the family still pay per year?
- A. $3,000
- B. $4,000
- C. $8,000
- D. $9,000
Show answer
Answer: A — $3,000.
The scholarship covers 3/4, leaving 1/4 for the family. 1/4 of $12,000 = $3,000.