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NSW Early Stage 1

Kindergarten Practice

The foundation year — early number sense, letter–sound knowledge and listening comprehension. No external tests yet.

What to focus on in Kindergarten

  • Counting, number recognition and simple addition
  • Phonics and letter–sound links
  • Listening and following instructions
  • Simple patterns and shapes

Free Kindergarten sample questions

Kindergarten-level questions. Try each, then reveal the worked answer.

Mathematical Reasoning · Sample 1

How many stars are there? ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

  • A. 5
  • B. 6
  • C. 7
  • D. 4
Show answer & explanation

Answer: B — 6

Count each star: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. There are 6 stars.

Reading · Sample 2

Sam has a big red ball. He plays with it in the park. His dog Max runs after the ball.

What colour is Sam's ball?

  • A. Blue
  • B. Green
  • C. Red
  • D. Yellow
Show answer & explanation

Answer: C — Red

The story says Sam has a "big red ball".

Thinking Skills · Sample 3

What comes next in this pattern? 🔴 🔵 🔴 🔵 🔴 ___

  • A. 🔴 (red)
  • B. 🔵 (blue)
  • C. 🟢 (green)
  • D. 🟡 (yellow)
Show answer & explanation

Answer: B — 🔵 (blue)

The pattern goes red, blue, red, blue. After red comes blue.

Thinking Skills · Sample 4

Which one does NOT belong? Cat, Dog, Fish, Car

  • A. Cat
  • B. Dog
  • C. Fish
  • D. Car
Show answer & explanation

Answer: D — Car

Cat, Dog and Fish are animals. A Car is not an animal.

Practise at Kindergarten level

Get a free, scored readiness check, then practise Kindergarten-level questions with adaptive difficulty and step-by-step coaching hints.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Kindergarten cover in the NSW curriculum?
Kindergarten sits in Early Stage 1 of the NSW curriculum. Key focus areas include counting, number recognition and simple addition, phonics and letter–sound links, listening and following instructions.
Does Kindergarten sit NAPLAN, OC or the Selective test?
Kindergarten does not sit NAPLAN, the OC test or the Selective test. These are sat in specific years — NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, the OC Placement Test in Year 4, and the Selective Placement Test in Year 6.
How can my child practise for Kindergarten?
Practise the question types your child will actually face — reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning and thinking skills — at Kindergarten level. Start with the free sample questions above, then use adaptive daily practice that adjusts to your child's level.