Eight units, one practical purpose
The current Thinking Skills sequence has eight units. Each unit gives a method that can be practised across different topics, rather than a shortcut for one question type.
Unit 3
Conditional reasoning
Follow rules forwards and test what they do not guarantee.
Unit 4
Assumptions and counterexamples
Notice a missing link and test a claim with a possible exception.
Unit 7
Space and structure
Track turns, reflections and relationships between features.
Public guidance, not the whole Learning Lab course
This Thinking Skills page is one public guidance area within the wider Learning Lab. The Lab also outlines Maths and Reading. This page and its linked guides do not show private questions, answers, session activity, progress or mastery information.
The separate learning area requires a student sign-in and checks whether a learning path is available to that student. Working through a method, completing a guided exercise and using it independently are different kinds of evidence.
Choose a next step
For original timed practice, compare NSW Selective practice tests and Opportunity Class practice tests. A family can also choose one complete free practice test.