Top Skills General Ability Year 5-8 Scholarship

For the Selective Schools and Scholarship exams.

However this book can be used productively by any upper primary student wishing to improve his or her skills in general ability. It will provide a solid grounding in thinking critically which will be important in secondary school.

The book consists of 24 units that help students to think critically and expand their analytical and problem solving skills. There are also some extension activities to expand on the skills developed in the major units. The questions are aimed at developing knowledge and some research may be required. There is a variety of subject matter to cover the key learning areas.

Top Skills: General Ability includes:

• instructions on the use of the book
• helpful tips on how to answer questions
• a range of tasks in all subject areas
• questions with varying levels of difficulty
• answers
• working space for corrections

Consistent practice in general ability will improve performance in tests, improve confidence and enhance skill levels.