ACER Scholarship Test Practice
Free ACER scholarship test practice across Mathematics, Reading comprehension and reasoning. Try the samples below, then build exam confidence with hundreds more gamified questions on Joey67.
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What is the ACER scholarship test?
ACER (the Australian Council for Educational Research) runs scholarship and entrance tests used by many independent and private schools across Australia to award academic scholarships and assess applicants.
ACER tests typically assess Mathematics, Reading comprehension, and written expression or abstract reasoning. They are designed to measure general ability and applied thinking rather than memorised curriculum content.
Joey67 develops the core Maths, Reading and Thinking skills ACER tests draw on, using short, gamified sessions that keep practice engaging while building genuine reasoning ability.
- Year levels
- Primary entry levels (varies by school, commonly Years 4–6)
- Subjects covered
- Mathematics, Reading comprehension, Thinking & reasoning
Free sample ACER Scholarship questions
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- MathematicsQuestion 1
A recipe needs 3 cups of flour for 12 muffins. How many cups are needed for 20 muffins?
- A4 cups
- B5 cups
- C6 cups
- D8 cups
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Answer: B — 5 cups
3 cups ÷ 12 muffins = 0.25 cup each. For 20 muffins: 20 × 0.25 = 5 cups.
- Thinking & reasoningQuestion 2
Find the missing number: 2, 5, 11, 23, ___
- A35
- B46
- C47
- D44
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Answer: C — 47
Each term is double the previous plus 1: 23 × 2 + 1 = 47.
- MathematicsQuestion 3
A rectangle is 7 cm long and 4 cm wide. What is its perimeter?
- A11 cm
- B22 cm
- C28 cm
- D14 cm
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Answer: B — 22 cm
Perimeter = 2 × (length + width) = 2 × (7 + 4) = 2 × 11 = 22 cm.
- Reading comprehensionQuestion 4
“Despite the forecast, Dad insisted we’d be fine — so naturally, it poured.” The word “naturally” here is:
- Aliteral — rain is natural
- Bironic — the opposite of what Dad expected happened
- Ca description of the weather
- Da mistake
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Answer: B — ironic — the opposite of what Dad expected happened
The tone is ironic: “naturally” mocks Dad’s confidence because the unwanted outcome happened anyway.
ACER Scholarship — frequently asked questions
What is the ACER scholarship test?
It is an entrance/scholarship test run by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER), used by many independent schools to award scholarships and assess applicants.
What does the ACER test assess?
Typically Mathematics, Reading comprehension and written expression or abstract reasoning — focused on general ability rather than memorised content.
Which year levels sit ACER scholarship tests?
It varies by school and scholarship, but primary-age entry tests are common around Years 4–6. Check the specific school’s scholarship page for exact levels.
Can my child practise for ACER for free?
Yes. Joey67 offers free practice across the Maths, Reading and Thinking skills ACER draws on. Premium unlocks unlimited questions and progress tracking.
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