Braintree Coaching's HAST Ultimate Pack provides solid preparation for the HAST (Higher Ability Selection Test) for Year 8–9 selective school entry. It covers all four test components — Mathematical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Abstract Reasoning, and Written Expression — with 20 practice tests, 5 writing prompts with personalised feedback, vocabulary courses, and 180 days of access for $199.
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A well-rounded HAST preparation bundle covering all four test components with enough material for 6 months of consistent practice. Based on the latest online HAST (ACER) format.
Complete one test in each subject (Maths, Reading, Abstract Reasoning) plus one writing prompt under timed conditions. Review all detailed solutions. This diagnostic step tells you exactly where your child stands across the four HAST components and shapes the rest of your preparation plan.
Use the remaining tests over the next 5 months: roughly 1–2 tests per week. Rotate between Maths, Reading, and Abstract Reasoning. Start the Vocabulary course alongside testing — aim for 3–4 vocabulary lessons per week. The vocabulary investment pays off in both Reading Comprehension and Written Expression.
Space the 5 writing prompts across your preparation period: one every 4–5 weeks. After each prompt, read the personalised feedback carefully and compare your child's response with the model. Focus on one improvement area per writing task — structure, vocabulary, argument strength, or mechanics. Writing improvement is gradual and compounds over time.
Abstract Reasoning is the HAST component that typically improves the most with practice. If your child's baseline showed this as a weak area, spend proportionally more time on the 5 included Abstract Reasoning tests and review solutions carefully. Learn to identify pattern types (rotation, reflection, addition) before trying to solve.
Save 1–2 tests from each subject for full timed mock sessions in the final month. Run them under exam conditions: quiet room, strict timing, no breaks. Compare scores to the Week 1 baseline. This builds exam stamina and reduces test-day anxiety.
The HAST (Higher Ability Selection Test) is an aptitude test administered by ACER and used by over 50 Australian schools for selective entry. It covers four components: Mathematical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Abstract Reasoning, and Written Expression. Results are reported as percentile rankings — scoring in the top 10–25% is typically competitive for selective programs.
The HAST is a reasoning test, not a curriculum-recall test. This means preparation is about building thinking skills rather than memorising content. The Ultimate Pack's 20 tests across three subjects provide enough exposure to the ACER question format for students to become comfortable with the style and pacing. The 5 writing prompts with personalised feedback ensure the Written Expression component is not neglected.
The vocabulary courses are a particularly valuable component. The HAST reading passages use advanced vocabulary, and students with stronger word knowledge comprehend passages more quickly and accurately. The same vocabulary also strengthens writing quality. Working through the 100+ vocabulary tests alongside HAST practice creates a compound improvement effect across two of the four test components.
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Covers all four HAST components at a mid-range price point. Enough material for 6 months of consistent weekly practice.
The tests mirror the real ACER exam format. Suitable for any of the 50+ schools that use HAST for selection.
The 5 writing prompts with personalised feedback cover the Written Expression component that many students skip in preparation.
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