Australian Council for Educational Research, 2019

Higher Ability Selection Test (HAST) Sample Question Booklet 2019 Edition

$25.00

This edition of the HAST Sample Question Booklet contains 49 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 (21 questions) 

  • Mathematical Reasoning (16 questions) 

  • Abstract Reasoning (12 questions) 

  • Written Expression (2 extended writing tasks) 

Note: The questions in the Sample Question Booklet are not updated from year to year. If you have downloaded this booklet in the past, please do not repurchase it. Purchases of downloadable digital products are non-refundable. Please carefully consider your decision before making a purchase. 
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For further information about the Higher Ability Selection Test please email hast@acer.org 

 
Format
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Key features
- Answers contained at the back of the booklet

- 49 questions in total

-Two written expression prompts (one discussion, one creative)
Recommended year level

Suitable for HAST Junior Secondary Level (Years 6 & 7) .
Provides an indication of item style and test format at Middle Secondary Level (Years 8 & 9).