Australian Council for Educational Research, 2023

Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST) Sample Question Booklet 2023 Edition

$35.00

This new edition of the HAST Sample Question Booklet 2023 Edition contains 100 completely new practice questions.  

To familiarise yourself with the HAST, work through the questions in each test section as if you were sitting a timed test, and as a guide allow 1-2 minutes per question. For the writing test select one writing task and allow 25 minutes to write your response. 

Skill areas covered are: 

  • Reading Comprehension (35 multiple choice questions) 

  • Mathematical Reasoning (35 multiple choice questions) 

  • Abstract Reasoning (30 multiple choice questions) 

  • Written Expression (2 extended writing tasks) 

Note: This booklet was published in 2023. It contains different sample questions to the booklet published in 2019 which is also currently available for purchase. The sample question booklets are a non-refundable PDF Download (not a hardcopy). 

Faq

For further information about the Higher Ability Selection Test please email hast@acer.org 

 
Format
PDF Download
Key features
- Provides candidate instructions for each of the four test sections

- 100 questions in total

- Answers provided at the back of the booklet

- Two written expression prompts (one discussion, one creative)

- Can be used as a timed practice test
Recommended year level

Suitable for HAST Junior Secondary (current year 6 or 7) and HAST Middle Secondary (current year 8 or 9) test levels