PagineACT Senior Secondary Certificate and Scaling Test (AST): Format Guide & Practice Tests
School-assessed courses; the AST tests critical thinking, writing and quantitative reasoning. AST in September of Year 12.
- 10 practice tests
- Format explained
- Printable answer keys
At a glance
| Who takes it | Year 12 |
|---|---|
| Subjects | School-assessed courses; the AST tests critical thinking, writing and quantitative reasoning |
| When | AST in September of Year 12 |
| Format |
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| Does it count? | Required for an ATAR in the ACT. |
| Official information | bsss.act.edu.au |
Practice tests in this format
📖 AST writing & reading
🔢 AST quantitative reasoning
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate and Scaling Test (AST)?
School-assessed courses; the AST tests critical thinking, writing and quantitative reasoning. AST in September of Year 12. Required for an ATAR in the ACT.
What is the format?
The AST has multiple-choice, short-response and writing tests. Course results are moderated and scaled using AST results.
How should students prepare?
Take one practice test to find strengths and gaps, review the skill breakdown, practise the weaker skills, then try another test a week later. Read every day and talk about what you read.
Are these the official exam papers?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests. Official information is linked on this page.