2026 Selective cohort. All 11 students I prepared who sat the test received an offer.
I'm Nelson Zhou. I start with a one hour diagnostic across Reading, Writing and Mathematical Reasoning, mark it myself, and return a written report within five business days. That report decides what we work on and in what order. Entry to every program is by diagnostic result.
Free to use, no account needed. It will show you the question types. It is not a substitute for the diagnostic, which is what tells you where your child actually sits.
Help your child improve in Reading, Thinking Skills, Mathematical Reasoning and Writing through structured practice, clear explanations and saved progress.
Free Starter practice is available now. The invitation-only Selective Diagnostic is a separate, code-gated experience.
01 · Study material
Students can learn concepts, practise targeted questions and complete timed exam-style sets while saving their progress.
Current Free Starter interface: adaptive Selective practice in three modes. Free Starter interface shown, captured 2026-07-26.
Practise comprehension, inference, vocabulary and author purpose.
Develop logic, deduction, argument analysis, patterns and constraint-based reasoning.
Practise number, proportion, geometry, data and multi-step problem solving.
Develop persuasive, imaginative and reflective writing skills.
Teach while you practise
Learn mode checks each answer, explains the reasoning and selects the next question after updating the current practice level.
02 · Question bank
Browse subject sets, focused topics, mixed practice, a short Free Starter diagnostic, custom sessions and timed simulations. Sign in to save Free Starter responses, resume unfinished work and receive adaptive recommendations. The invitation-only Selective Diagnostic is a separate pilot experience.
Sit an original 30-question Reading paper across paired texts, poetry, paragraph headings and multiple matching, with passages kept beside every linked question.
Evidence · inference · purpose · language · structureBrowse this subjectPractise defensible reasoning paths across deduction, arguments, sequences, verbal relationships, constraints, ordering and accessible spatial patterns.
Logic · assumptions · patterns · constraintsBrowse this subjectBuild number sense and problem-solving across arithmetic, proportional reasoning, measurement, geometry, data and multi-step applications, with worked solutions.
Number · proportion · space · data · problem solvingBrowse this subjectChoose persuasive, narrative, imaginative or reflective prompts. Plan, draft and review feedback against a transparent writing rubric.
Ideas · structure · cohesion · control · accuracyBrowse this subject03 · How to use it
After creating a free account, new Free Starter students begin with a short mixed diagnostic. The current system then uses saved responses to choose suitable challenge and spaced review. Invited Diagnostic participants use their separate invitation code instead.
Use hints, check each response and study a concise explanation, mini-lesson or worked example before the next question.
Receive immediate marking and explanations while the practice difficulty and next question adjust during the session.
Work with a timer, navigation and flagging. Answers and explanations stay locked until you submit.
This existing account-based Free Starter diagnostic samples all four areas and provides practice recommendations from saved responses. It is separate from the invitation-only Selective Diagnostic. The no-account Writing Starter also remains separate.
Programs and consultations
An evidence-led Selective Diagnostic helping families understand strengths, gaps and preparation priorities. It is an invitation-only diagnostic, not an official practice test, a normed score or a prediction of selective placement.
Selective plan comparison
Use the available practice, or enquire about a consultation with me.
| Feature | Free foreverSelective Free StarterFreeOngoing access to currently released free Selective tools | Programs and consultationsSelective ConsultationScope-basedScope, timing and fees are confirmed personally |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive four-area practiceReading, Thinking Skills, Mathematical Reasoning and Writing practice. | IncludedCurrent Learn, Practice and Exam modes are available. | Separate serviceSoftware access is not bundled with programs and consultations. |
| Saved account progressResults and recommendations retained in a free account. | IncludedSigned-in students can save results and recommendations. | Separate serviceProgram and consultation records are separate from product history. |
| Writing practice indicatorsOn-device writing practice remains separate from the beta snapshot's unscored surface indicators. | LimitedOne on-device writing practice tool is available. Beta snapshot writing is stored but not scored for quality. | IncludedDirect feedback can be included in an agreed teaching scope. |
| Selective DiagnosticAn evidence-led Selective Diagnostic helping families understand strengths, gaps and preparation priorities. | LimitedInvited pilot families can begin without an account using a valid invitation code. Parent details are requested after completion to unlock the private report. | IncludedNelson can assess needs within an agreed support scope. |
| Complete four-area banksExpanded coverage across every Selective test area. | LimitedCurrent adaptive practice provides a starter experience. | Separate servicePrograms and consultations do not bundle complete software banks. |
| Timed mock programmeA sequence of exam-style simulations with review. | LimitedA current Exam mode exists; a full mock programme does not. | Separate serviceAny supervised mock work is scoped personally. |
| Evidence-led parent reportingResponse evidence and cautious skill signals presented for parent reflection and next-step planning. | LimitedThe invitation-only Selective Diagnostic provides a private evidence-linked parent report. It is not a normed score or placement prediction. | IncludedFamily feedback is included when agreed in the service scope. |
| Printable review materialsDownloadable review activities linked to identified needs. | Not includedPrintable review materials are not currently live. | Separate serviceAny custom materials depend on the agreed support scope. |
| Direct support from NelsonIndividual planning, teaching and feedback from Nelson Zhou. | Not includedFree software does not include private teaching. | IncludedAvailable after scope and fit are confirmed. |
HOW THE PREPARATION ROUTE WORKS
Each step says what works now, when an account is required and what remains clearly labelled by its current availability.
Use public Free Starter practice, or enter the separate Selective Diagnostic with a valid invitation code if your family is invited.
Invited students complete assigned questions and may add an optional writing response. Writing is stored but not scored for quality.
After completion, a parent provides a name and email to unlock a private evidence-linked report and receive its report link.
The diagnostic identifies patterns. The Consultation provides expert interpretation and a personalised roadmap.
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