HAST Exam Mastery

Assesses a student's ability to understand and interpret a range of texts — including fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction prose, diagrams, tables, charts and maps. The most varied reading section across selective tests.

Tests the ability to comprehend, interpret and analyse mathematical information at junior secondary level. At middle and senior secondary levels, this expands to include scientific reasoning alongside mathematics.

A single written task that assesses the ability to express thoughts and feelings in written English. Students respond to a prompt with a structured, original piece — typically narrative or persuasive.

The HAST's signature section. Tests the ability to recognise relationships and perceive ideas at an abstract level using pattern recognition, hypothesising and evaluation of evidence — skills not directly taught in school.