SEHS Entrance Exam Performance 2

Question 1

A student answers 48 out of 60 questions correctly on the SEHS verbal reasoning section. What is her percentage score?

Accepted Answer

80%

Answer

48 ÷ 60 = 0.80, which equals 80%.

Question 2

On the SEHS math section, problems are arranged from easiest to hardest. What is the best strategy for maximizing your score?

Accepted Answer

Answer questions in order and flag difficult ones to return to

Answer

Working in order while flagging hard questions ensures you don't miss easier points early on.

Question 3

The SEHS entrance exam typically assesses which of the following core academic areas?

Accepted Answer

Reading comprehension, mathematics, and abstract reasoning

Answer

Selective entry exams focus on reading comprehension, math, and reasoning to assess academic aptitude.

Question 4

A student completes an SEHS practice test in 85 minutes but the real exam allows 90 minutes. What does this suggest about her readiness?

Accepted Answer

She has a comfortable time buffer and can review her answers

Answer

Finishing 5 minutes early means she has time to review flagged questions and reduce careless errors.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'abstract reasoning' as tested on SEHS entrance exams?

Accepted Answer

Identifying patterns and relationships in shapes or sequences

Answer

Abstract reasoning measures the ability to identify patterns in visual or conceptual sequences without relying on prior knowledge.

(SEHS) Selective Entry High Schools Practice Test