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2026 Selective Workbook

Issue #5 · February 2026

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Writing Gym Test Simulator Maths
Module 01

Narrative Challenge

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Narrative The Frozen Stairway

"Look at this mysterious spiral staircase covered in snow and ice. Write a narrative about discovering these stairs in an unexpected place. Where do they lead? What do you find at the top or bottom?"

Audience: Young adult readers · 300–400 words
Writing Space
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Module 01

Non-Fiction Challenge

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Report Young Inventor Report

"Write a formal report about a young inventor who has created something that could change the world. Describe the invention, how it works, and its potential impact on society."

Audience: Science magazine readers · 300–350 words
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Module 02

Writing Gym: Skill Drills

Isolate. Practice. Master.

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Action + Emotion

Skill: Double-Duty Verbs

Use verbs that show action AND emotion/character at the same time.

Weak: "She looked at him angrily and walked away." Strong: "She glared at him and stormed away."
Your turn "He took the book from the shelf and held it carefully."
My Answer: _________________________________________________
Precision

Skill: Looking Verbs

Replace "looked" with specific verbs that show HOW someone looked.

Mentor Text "He squinted at the message on his phone."

"Squinted" tells us the character is either in bright light, has trouble seeing, or is suspicious.

New Topic: Describe looking at a giant, beautiful painting.

Show, Don't Tell

The most important rule in writing. If you tell a marker a character is "nervous," they won't remember. If you show them "knees knocking," they'll feel it.

Module 02

Descriptive Mastery Drills

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Atmosphere

Skill: Five Senses

Use the senses to paint a picture instead of stating facts.

Telling (Weak) "The kitchen smelled nice because Grandma was cooking."
Showing (Strong) "Cinnamon and butter wafted from the kitchen, where Grandma's wooden spoon scraped against the pot."
Your turn: Paint a picture of a rainy day without saying "bad weather."
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Character

Skill: Character Nouns

Use specific nouns that reveal a character's personality or mood.

Mentor Text "His room overflowed with comic books, guitar picks, and half-finished model planes."
New Topic: Describe a studious girl's desk.
Module 03

Mathematics Mastery

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Q1. Magic Square

Each row, column and diagonal adds up to the same total.

20
15
16
18
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What is the missing number at ?

A. 4 B. 14 C. 17 D. 18 E. 21

Q2. Spinner Logic

A spinner has four equal sections numbered 5, 2, 4, 3. Chen spins and gets a 4. Emily is going to spin once.

X. Probability Emily gets a 4 is 1/4.
Y. Probability Emily is LESS than Chen is 1/2.
Z. Probability their scores add to > 5 is 3/4.

Which statements are correct?

A. None B. X & Y C. X & Z D. Y & Z E. X, Y & Z

Q3. Calibration Error

A scale starts at 9 kg instead of 0. When two identical blocks are placed on it, the scale shows 37 kg.

What is the mass of ONE block?

A. 13 kg B. 14 kg C. 18 kg D. 19 kg E. 22 kg

Q4. Rounding Differences

Alinta rounds 4,850,000 to the nearest million. Tau rounds it to the nearest hundred thousand.

What is the difference between their answers?

A. 0 B. 50,000 C. 100,000 D. 150,000 E. 200,000

Q5. Graph Interpretation

A outdoor temperature graph shows:

1. The temperature was 10°C at four different times.
2. The change from 1h to 3h was > change from 4h to 6h.
3. The lowest temperature was 5°C.

Which statements are true?

A. None B. 1 & 2 C. 1 & 3 D. 2 & 3 E. All 3
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