Comprehension & Analysis
Build careful reading, understanding and analysis skills.
Year 3–4 • OC Preparation
OC Test Prep That Finds and Fixes the Gaps.
Targeted preparation for the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test, starting with a 100% FREE Diagnostic Trial. Three test components, one clear system to find where your child needs help and what to work on next.
- Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills
- Timed OC-format practice
- Teacher-led review of mistakes
- Detailed performance reports
Year 3–43 test components3-hour sessionsIn-centre at Rockdale
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Book a FREE OC Diagnostic Trial
Your child completes OC-style questions across all three components. We use the results to show where they stand and what they should work on next.
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What the OC Test CoversReading Mathematical Reasoning Thinking Skills
Prepare for All Three Test Components
Logic & Problem Solving
Use maths knowledge and reasoning to solve challenging problems.
Verbal & Non-Verbal
Build logic and reasoning for unfamiliar questions.
How the PEN System Prepares Your Child1 2 3 4 5 6
Test. Review. Find the Gaps. Improve.
Practice is more useful when students understand their mistakes and know what to work on next.
Diagnostic Trial
Start across all three OC components to see where your child stands.
Weekly OC Practice
Timed practice that matches the OC test format.
Teacher-Led Review
The teacher walks through mistakes in class and explains better ways to solve questions.
Performance Report
See ranking, subject scores, time information and a weakness map.
Online Review
Students receive online problem sets on important topics after class.
Targeted Gap Training
Use diagnostic results to focus practice on each child's own gaps.
What's Included
More Than Just Mock Tests
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Weekly OC Trials
Full-format practice under timed exam conditions across all three components.
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Teacher-Led Review
Students review mistakes with the teacher in class.
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Homework
Weekly homework helps students practise what was covered in class.
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Performance Report
Ranking, subject breakdown, time analysis and weakness map.
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Online Review
Online problem sets help students keep important skills fresh.
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Parent Progress Reports
Track trial scores, weak areas and improvement over time.
Know Where Your Child Stands
A Score Alone Does Not Tell You What to Fix.
After each trial, the performance report helps show where marks are being lost and where more practice is needed.
- Ranking against peers
- Score breakdown by subject
- Time analysis per question
- Weakness map
- Progress over time
ReadingSee strengths and weak areas in comprehension and analysis.
Mathematical ReasoningSee where maths reasoning needs more work.
Thinking SkillsReview verbal and non-verbal reasoning performance.
Time + Weakness MapSee where time and marks are being lost.
Recommended Targeted Support
Find the Gap. Then Work on the Gap.
OC trial results identify where your child struggles. PEN Clinic uses diagnostic results to create problem sets made for those gaps.
PEN Clinic
Students can be in the same class while working on different questions targeted to their own gaps.
Program Snapshot
OC Preparation at PEN Education Rockdale
Year LevelsYear 3–4
Components3 subjects
Session Length3 hours
ReviewIn class with teacher
Test FormatComputer-based
Rockdale Classes
View OC Timetable
Choose a suitable session after we confirm the current Rockdale timetable and available places.
Real Results
OC School Placements
Our students have received offers from the following OC schools.
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OC School Offers
Our students received offers from the following OC schools:
- • Hurstville Public School
- • Caringbah North Public School
- • Picnic Point Public School
- • Earlwood Public School
- • Holsworthy Public School
What Parents Say
Trusted by Local Rockdale Families
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"My daughter has been attending PEN Education Rockdale for a few months, and can already see improvements in English, Maths and Thinking Skills. Very happy to see her progress."
Pradeep Sherchan • Google Review
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"We've seen steady improvement in our child's Math and English since joining PEN Education Rockdale. We are happy with their progress and highly recommend PEN to families looking for quality tutoring."
OAM Hari Gyawali • Google Review
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"Since joining PEN Education Rockdale, our child has improved in both Maths and English. We've noticed more confidence and better results at school. Highly recommended."
Humayun Chowdhury • Google Review
Before You Decide
Three Ways Forward
Keep Guessing
Practise with random past papers without knowing which skill is actually weak. Hours of effort, unclear results.
Book the Free Diagnostic Trial
See exactly which of the three components need work, with a clear report. Then decide, with no obligation to enrol.
Wait Until Closer to the Test
Some families start late and catch up. Many find gaps take longer to close than expected once the test date is fixed.
Real improvement takes consistent weekly practice, not a last-minute push — but you'll know exactly what to focus on from day one.
Common Questions
OC Preparation FAQ
Students in Year 3 or Year 4 preparing for the NSW Opportunity Class Placement Test.
Reading, Mathematical Reasoning and Thinking Skills.
Each session is 3 hours, made up of exam practice and teacher-led review.
Yes. The teacher walks through mistakes in class so students can understand what went wrong and how to improve.
No. The Diagnostic Trial is free and there is no obligation to enrol.
Level 1, 552 Princes Highway, Rockdale NSW 2216.
Ready to Find the Gaps?
Start With an OC Diagnostic Trial.
See how your child is going across all three OC components, then use the results to plan the next step.
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