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English
Mathematics
Science
NAPLAN*-style Tests

Helping students Excel for over 30 years

* This is not an officially endorsed publication of the NAPLAN program and is produced by Pascal Press independently of Australian governments.
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Information on the Australian Curriculum������������������ 3
How to use the Excel Quick Guide��������������������������� 5
Tips to help your child succeed�������������������������������������� 6
Statewide Tests���������������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Preschool English����������������������������������������������������� 13
Contents
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Year 6 English����������������������������������������������������� 32
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Mathematics���������������������������������������� 13 Year 7 English����������������������������������������������������� 35

Kindergarten/Foundation English��������������������������� 14
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Excel Books Mathematics���������������������������������������� 40
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Year 9 English����������������������������������������������������� 42

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Scholarship–style Tests
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Study Guides�������������������������� 48
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Tests��������������������������������������������������������� 28 and
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Placement–style Tests Year 5 English����������������������������������������������������� 29
Detailed answers and explanations HSC/Year 12 Success One�������������������������� 52
Mathematics���������������������������������������� 30

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 Information on the Australian Curriculum
From the publisher Information on the Australian Curriculum
n All states have implemented the Australian
Dear Parent/Teacher Curriculum for English, Mathematics, Science
and History for Kindergarten/Foundation to
Year 10.
Welcome to the 2021 Edition of the Excel Quick Guide! We hope that you will find it
useful when planning for the needs of your child’s education.
We have been publishing quality educational resources for parents, teachers and students Go to www.australiancurriculum.edu.au and
click on ‘F–10 Curriculum’ for more detailed
for over 30 years and are the leading publisher of home study resources in Australia.
information.
Our authors are highly qualified—all experienced teachers or lecturers at university, such
as James Athanasou, AS Kalra and Kristine Brown. They are all specialists in their fields Specific subject areas
and people who strongly believe in the importance of education.
Primary English
The books in our home study range come highly recommended by teachers and are used n There are three interrelated strands: Language,
in many schools. We believe that a complete education for your child is achieved through Literature and Literacy.
work at school as well as at home. Research confirms the belief that students who do n It has been described as a ‘back to basics’
approach.
more homework are more likely to succeed at school. n There is a renewed focus on teaching phonics
to young children.
We always welcome your feedback as we are dedicated to improving our books to best suit
n There is an emphasis on teaching grammar
your needs. and punctuation, as well as spelling and
vocabulary.
n There is a strong emphasis on the study of
My email address is vivienne@pascalpress.com.au and our address is
literature, including the ‘classics’ and literature
Pascal Press, PO Box 250, Glebe, NSW 2037. from different cultures.
n There are also requirements that Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures,
Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia, and
sustainability are embedded in all subjects,
according to the relevance of the subject.
Yours faithfully
Primary Mathematics
n There are three content strands: Number and
Algebra; Measurement and Geometry; and
Statistics and Probability (these are the topics
Vivienne Joannou to be taught).
Publisher
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n There are four proficiency strands: Understanding;
Fluency; Problem Solving; and Reasoning (this is
how the topics are to be explored).
n All the basic skills are still to be taught.
n The topics that students commonly have
difficulty with, such as fractions or decimals,
are approached more slowly to give students a
deeper understanding.
n There is more of an emphasis on ‘experiencing’,
particularly in the earlier years (egg-collecting
information, comparing shapes, creating
maps, etc.).
Primary Science
n There are three integrated strands: Science
Understandings (divided into Biological
Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Earth and Space
Sciences; and Physical Sciences); Science as a
Human Endeavour; and Science Inquiry Skills.
n The F to Year 6 Science course is to be taught
in a similar way as currently, but the content is
now specified for each year level. This means
that each year level has specific content that
must be taught, enabling students to change
schools more easily without missing too
much work.
Primary History
n History is to be taught as a compulsory subject.
n The aim of the Australian Curriculum is to place
Australian history within a world and Asian context.
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 Information on the Australian Curriculum How to use the Excel Quick Guide

Junior Secondary English
n There are three interrelated strands (as in
Primary): Language, Literature and Literacy.
n There is an emphasis on teaching grammar
and punctuation, as well as spelling and
vocabulary.
n There is a strong emphasis on the study of
literature, including the ‘classics’ and literature
from different cultures.
n There are also requirements that Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures,
Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia, and
Junior Secondary Science
n There are three integrated strands (as in
Primary): Science Understandings (divided
into Biological Sciences; Chemical Sciences;
Earth and Space Sciences; and Physical
Sciences); Science as a Human Endeavour; and
Science Inquiry Skills.
n There is a major emphasis on the theme that
humans are constantly seeking to improve
their understanding and explanations of the
natural world.
Other major themes include the following:
n
The new Excel Quick Guide makes it easy to find the books you need to help your child.
The wide range of Excel titles has been organised into groups by year, subject and series.
Follow the steps below to find the books you need.
Step 1
• Find the pages you want
The Contents page makes it easy for
you to find the books you want, as
they are arranged according to year

sustainability are embedded in all subjects,
according to the relevance of the subject.
n There is more emphasis on the use of
digital technologies, e.g. computers will be
introduced earlier.
Junior Secondary Mathematics
n There are three content strands: Number and
Algebra; Measurement and Geometry; and
Statistics and Probability (these are the topics
to be taught).
n There are four proficiency strands:
Understanding; Fluency; Problem Solving; and
Reasoning (this is how the topics are to be
explored).
n Much of the content is to stay the same, but
there is some rearrangement of the years in
which that content is studied.
n There is an increased use of digital
technologies, not only calculators but also
using spreadsheets and graphical software
for illustration. However, students are still
expected to work mentally and with pen
and paper.
n Students are expected not only to have a
good understanding of concepts and to
develop good skills, but also to be able to
solve problems, and to analyse and interpret
information.
• how Science influences society by posing
level and subject. See below if you
would like to find books to help a
and responding to social questions, and in
Year 7 student in Mathematics.
turn how scientific research is influenced by
the needs of society
• the influence of different cultures on the
development of Science
• how Science affects the way that people live
and work
• how Science skills are developed through
observing, questioning, planning,
experimenting, processing data and making
conclusions.
Step 2
Junior Secondary History
n History is to be taught as a compulsory subject. • Find the range of books available
n The aim of the Australian Curriculum is to place Books are grouped together
Australian history within a world and Asian according to series, with useful
context. information provided. These are the
books that can help a Year 7 student
n Years 7 and 8 will focus on ancient civilisations
in Mathematics.
and the medieval period up to the early
18th century.
n Years 9 and 10 will have a focus on Australian
and world history.
The number under every book is called
an ISBN. Every book has its own unique
number that bookshops use to find
books easily.

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 Tips to help your child succeed
Tips to help your child succeed in Primary & Junior High School
(Ages 5–15; Years K/F–10)
What makes the Excel range of
books unique?
We have developed a system to guarantee
your child better results—something no other
publisher can offer.
What do we mean by a ‘system’?
We provide marking grids in every one of our
Excel Basic Skills English and Mathematics core
books. These grids help you identify the areas of
work in which your child needs extra help. You
can then purchase books in the Excel range
to help with specific problem areas. This offers a
much more systematic approach to homework
than any other series, and we have a large
range of up-to-date books covering all the key
learning areas.
By using the marking grids, you can immediately
see where your child needs help—with no
guesswork at all.
How does the system work?
Step 1: Your child completes a unit of work in the
Excel Basic Skills English and Mathematics core
book for the appropriate year level.
Step 2: Mark the unit of work, using the pull-out
answer section in the centre of the book. On
the marking grid, found at the beginning of
the book, mark with a cross the questions your
child answered incorrectly in the unit. (There are
two separate marking grids in each book—one
for English and one for Mathematics.)
Step 3: If your child consistently answers more
than 1 in 5 questions in any area incorrect, he or
she may need extra help, and you may want to
consider purchasing an Excel Basic Skills book
which offers specific help in the specific area of
difficulty. On the page opposite your marking
grid, there will be a Sample Marking Grid. Use this
grid to find out exactly which Excel books you
can purchase to help your child.
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Let’s look at an example. Your child has
completed the first two English units in English
and Mathematics Year 3 and you have filled
in the English Marking Grid. By looking at the
Sample Marking Grid on the opposite page, you
can see which related books are available in the
Excel range.
Excel Comprehension and Written
Expression Year 3
Question 1 2 3 4 5 students do, the more likely they are to
Unit 1 7 7
Unit 2 7 7
Questions 1–5 in Units 1 and 2 are comprehension
questions. As your child answered two questions
incorrectly in both units, the Sample English
Marking Grid recommends Excel Basic Skills
Comprehension and Written Expression Year 3 for
extra practice and tuition in comprehension.
Year 7: the first year of high school
Year 7 represents a big change for students.
There is a wide range of subjects with a different
teacher for each subject. Students have to be well
organised, both at school and with their
homework. There will also be more homework
and more competition. Students are placed into
classes according to their performance in the
school entrance test and their report from
primary school. If students don’t have a good
foundation in a particular subject, they may need
extra help to build up the necessary skills and
knowledge needed.
Tips for Year 7–10 students
n Students’ notes have to be kept up to date and
complete if they are to be good study aids for
tests and exams. If a day of school is missed,
students should ask a reliable friend for the
day’s notes.
Tips to help your child succeed
Assignments have to be completed on time.
n
n Tests and exams become a way of life and
students should learn how to prepare for them
properly.
n Remember that how well students do in
class determines what classes they will be in.
If their work improves, they may be able to
change classes.
n Students must learn to work consistently,
which means settling into a routine of study at
home. Most students like to have a small break
after school and then do some homework.
Make sure they have a quiet spot without
television blaring in the background. They
can then have dinner and study afterwards.
Research shows that the more homework
succeed at school.
Studying for tests
n Students should find out from their teachers
exactly what is in each test and write it in
their diaries.
n The relevant textbook for the subject of the
test should be easily accessible at home.
n Students’ notes should be complete and
up to date.
n All assignments completed for the subject
should be kept with the student at home to
use for revision.
n When studying for a test, students should read
through their notes, redo questions which they
have answers to, and then check that they can
do them correctly for the test. They should also
read their textbooks and refer to them while
studying, and try to complete extra questions
if they can.
Studying for Maths tests
For each section of work, students should first
read through their notes explaining the relevant
concepts, then practise actual questions and
always check the answers. The more problems
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students practise, the better they will perform.
Redoing questions for which they already have
worked solutions will help, but they should
choose a range of problems—not just the
easy ones.
Studying for Science tests
To study for Science, students should follow the
same procedure as for Maths. It is more difficult
to complete large numbers of problems, but
students should read all their notes thoroughly
and make sure they understand the key concepts.
Then they should redo the questions they already
have answers to and mark them.
Studying for English tests
Encourage students to read more—not only
novels and poetry, but newspapers, magazines
and other publications on topics which interest
them. This will improve their vocabulary and
comprehension skills.
Planning and organisational skills are important
in English as a lot of work is assignment based
and has to be handed in on time.
It is also important for students to keep good
class notes and to review these and their
assignments before tests.
Studying for half-yearly and yearly
exams
These exams are always a few weeks after the
holidays. They test half a year’s work so students
have to plan their study well in advance! The key
to success is for students to have a solid study
plan which is followed as closely as possible.
They can do this by drawing up a study timetable
outlining what subjects will be studied on which
weeknights and on weekends. Study techniques
for specific subjects are described above.
Students should keep a copy of all their test
paper questions and marked test papers. This is
useful for students to redo their tests and mark
their answers.
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 Tips to help your child succeed Statewide tests

Tips to help your child succeed in Senior High School Important information
(Ages 16–18; Years 11–12)
NATIONAL Opportunity Class Placement Test Year 4
What? Two test papers (30 minutes each) containing
Years 11 and 12 can be very stressful for both students and their parents. With Statewide examinations NAPLAN Online
a mixture of English Language, Mathematics and
looming at the end of Year 12, these two years can be vital in giving your child the best range of choices ACARA (the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and
General Ability questions.
when it comes to further study or employment. Reporting Authority), the authority responsible for
NAPLAN, is working towards moving NAPLAN online. When? Tests held in July each year. These tests will
Excel study guides can help your child follow his or her chosen post-school path. We are the most
experienced study guide publishers in Australia—with over twenty years experience. By tailoring their The aim is for students to complete NAPLAN Tests change to online tests from 2021.
approach to each individual subject, our classroom-experienced authors are able to provide all the using a computer or other electronic device, such as Purpose? To gain entry to an opportunity class in
essential information in a concise, user-friendly form. For example, our Science Study Guides contain a tablet. a public school for Years 5 and 6. OC placement
hundreds of illuminating diagrams while the Mathematics titles have plenty of fully worked questions provides intellectual stimulation and an educationally
For more detailed information see www.nap.edu.au/
and solutions.
online-assessment/naplan-online. enriched environment for academically gifted and
The Excel range of study guides for Years 11 and 12 can help take the stress out of exams and ensure talented children.
Some schools may choose to transition to NAPLAN
your child does their best in these final, crucial years of high school.
Online in 2021; however, the timeline for full Contact: Enquiries may be directed to the principal of
Each state in Australia sets its own external examinations based on that state’s syllabus. For information
implementation of NAPLAN Online for all schools is the government primary school your child is currently
about external examinations applicable to your state or territory, refer to the relevant website as listed
below. 2022. attending or the Selective Schools Unit at the NSW
Excel paper-based resources Department of Education and Training on (02) 9707
6262 or email ssu@det.nsw.edu.au. See the website
All books in the Excel range will help you be fully
at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/learning/k-6assessments/
prepared for both the paper-based NAPLAN Tests and
ocplacement.php
the NAPLAN Online tests.
ACT South Australia Excel online resources Selective High School Placement Test Year 6
ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (ACTBSSS) South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) What? Four tests in English Language, Written
Excel has online NAPLAN tests available at
www.bsss.act.edu.au www.sace.sa.edu.au Expression, Mathematics and General Ability.
www.exceltestzone.com.au, which students can
New South Wales Tasmania subscribe to. When? Tests held in March each year. These tests will
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Office of Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and change to online tests from 2022.
www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au Certification NSW Purpose? For students to gain entrance to a selective
www.tasc.tas.gov.au NAPLAN Tests Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 or agricultural high school in Year 7. These schools
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory Board of Studies (NTBOS) Victoria What? Australia-wide literacy and numeracy testing cater for high-achieving, academically talented
www.education.nt.gov.au Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority in line with the national benchmarks set by the students by providing an educationally enriched
(VCAA) Federal Government. Four tests in Reading, Language environment. Agricultural high schools emphasise the
Queensland www.vcaa.vic.edu.au Conventions (spelling, vocabulary, grammar and study of agriculture with some residential facilities for
Queensland Curriculum and Assessment isolated students.
punctuation), Writing and Numeracy (Mathematics).
Authority (QCAA)
When? Tests held in May each year. Contact: High Performing Students Unit, Locked Bag
www.qcaa.qld.edu.au
53, Darlinghurst, NSW 1300 or email ssu@det.nsw.
Purpose? To measure literacy and numeracy standards
edu.au. See the website at www.schools.nsw.edu.au/
in schools against the national benchmarks. They also
learning/k-6assessments/selectiveschools.php
provide parents and schools with information on each
child’s skills in literacy and numeracy. Independent Schools Scholarship Testing Various
Contact: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and See information under Independent Schools
Reporting Authority (ACARA) at www.naplan.edu.au Scholarship Testing in Victoria.

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 Statewide tests
VICTORIA
NAPLAN Tests Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
What? Australia-wide literacy and numeracy testing
in line with the national benchmarks set by the
Federal Government. Four tests in Reading, Language
Conventions (spelling, vocabulary, grammar and
punctuation), Writing and Numeracy (Mathematics).
When? Tests held in May each year.
Purpose? To measure literacy and numeracy standards
in schools against the national benchmarks. They also
provide parents and schools with information on each
child’s skills in literacy and numeracy.
Contact: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and
Reporting Authority (ACARA) at www.naplan.edu.au
Independent Schools Scholarship Testing
Various
What? Academic tests in areas such as Written
Expression, Comprehension and Interpretation,
Mathematics and Science. The format of the tests
depends on whether the school uses the Australia-
wide ACER tests or its own custom examinations.
When? Tests usually held in February each year.
Purpose? The tests are for students wishing to gain
entrance into an independent school. If the school
takes part in the Cooperative Scholarship Testing
Program run by the Australian Council of Educational
Research (ACER), students may sit for exams in Year
4 (Primary level), Year 6 (Secondary level 1), Year 8
(Secondary level 2) or Year 10 (Secondary level 3).
Contact: The participating school should be your
first port of call. If the school uses an ACER test, see
www.acer.edu.au or phone (03) 9277 5555 for more
information.
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
NAPLAN Tests Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
What? Australia-wide literacy and numeracy testing
in line with the national benchmarks set by the
Federal Government. Four tests in Reading, Language
Conventions (spelling, vocabulary, grammar and
punctuation), Writing and Numeracy (Mathematics).
When? Tests held in May each year.
Purpose? To measure literacy and numeracy standards
in schools against the national benchmarks. They also
provide parents and schools with information on each
child’s skills in literacy and numeracy.
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Contact: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and
Reporting Authority (ACARA) at www.naplan.edu.au
Independent Schools Scholarship Testing
Various
What? Academic tests in areas such as Written
Expression, Comprehension and Interpretation,
Mathematics and Science. The format of the tests
depends on whether the school uses the Australia-
wide ACER tests or its own custom examinations.
When? Tests usually held in February each year.
Purpose? The tests are for students wishing to gain
entrance into an independent school. If the school
takes part in the Cooperative Scholarship Testing
Program run by the Australian Council of Educational
Research (ACER), students may sit for exams in Year
4 (Primary level), Year 6 (Secondary level 1), Year 8
(Secondary level 2) or Year 10 (Secondary level 3).
Contact: Start with the relevant independent school,
or contact the Association of Independent Schools
of South Australia at office@ais.sa.edu.au or phone
(08) 8179 1400. If the school uses an ACER test, see
www.acer. edu.au or phone (03) 9277 5555 for more
information.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
NAPLAN Tests Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
What? Australia-wide literacy and numeracy testing
in line with the national benchmarks set by the
Federal Government. Four tests in Reading, Language
Conventions (spelling, vocabulary, grammar and
punctuation), Writing and Numeracy (Mathematics).
When? Tests held in May each year.
Purpose? To measure literacy and numeracy standards
in schools against the national benchmarks. They also
provide parents and schools with information on each
child’s skills in literacy and numeracy.
Contact: Ministerial Council on Education, Training and
Youth Affairs at www.naplan.edu.au
Independent Schools Scholarship Testing
Various
What? Academic tests in areas such as Written
Expression, Comprehension and Interpretation,
Mathematics and Science. The format of the tests
depends on whether the school uses the Australia-
wide ACER tests or its own custom examinations.
When? Tests usually held in February each year.
Purpose? The tests are for students wishing to gain
entrance into an independent school. If the school
takes part in the Cooperative Scholarship Testing
Program run by the Australian Council of Educational
Research (ACER), students may sit for exams in Year
4 (Primary level), Year 6 (Secondary level 1), Year 8
(Secondary level 2) or Year 10 (Secondary level 3).
Contact: Start with the relevant independent school,
or contact the Association of Independent Schools of
Western Australia on (08) 9441 1600. If the school uses
an ACER test, see www.acer.edu.au or phone (03) 9277
5555 for more information.
QUEENSLAND
NAPLAN Tests Years 3, 5, 7 and 9
What? Australia-wide literacy and numeracy testing
in line with the national benchmarks set by the
Federal Government. Four tests in Reading, Language
Conventions (spelling, vocabulary, grammar and
punctuation), Writing and Numeracy (Mathematics).
When? Tests held in May each year.
Purpose? To measure literacy and numeracy standards
in schools against the national benchmarks. They also
provide parents and schools with information on each
child’s skills in literacy and numeracy.
Contact: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and
Reporting Authority (ACARA) at www.naplan.edu.au
Independent Schools Scholarship Testing
Various
What? Academic tests in areas such as Written
Expression, Comprehension and Interpretation,
Mathematics and Science. The format of the tests
depends on whether the school uses the Australia-
wide ACER tests or its own custom examinations.
When? Tests usually held in February each year.
Purpose? The tests are for students wishing to gain
entrance into an independent school. If the school
takes part in the Cooperative Scholarship Testing
Program run by the Australian Council of Educational
Research (ACER), students may sit for exams in Year
4 (Primary level), Year 6 (Secondary level 1), Year 8
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