{"id":102,"date":"2025-09-03T11:25:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T11:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiouslearneracademy.com\/australia\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2025-09-11T15:29:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:29:49","slug":"icas-y3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curiouslearneracademy.com\/australia\/icas-y3\/","title":{"rendered":"ICAS Y3"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fb97e1fb alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-horizontal is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fbe9dbbe wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:0px;min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-b9e84fff\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-92f034b1\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd8 <strong>ICAS Paper A Preparation For Year 3 Students<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-info-box uagb-block-ffa413be uagb-infobox__content-wrap  uagb-infobox-icon-above-title uagb-infobox-image-valign-top\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-content\"><div class=\"uagb-ifb-title-wrap\"><h3 class=\"uagb-ifb-title\">\ud83c\udf1f <strong>How To Prepare for ICAS Paper A (Year 3)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><p class=\"uagb-ifb-desc\">By Year 3, students attempt <strong>ICAS Paper A<\/strong>, which introduces <strong>more advanced reading comprehension, multi-step maths problems, science reasoning, and digital problem-solving<\/strong>. This stage is about moving beyond basics and applying skills in more challenging, exam-style contexts.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc At Curious Learner, we offer two preparation pathways for <strong>Paper A<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>ICAS Intensive (Early Joiner Program)<\/strong> \u2013 A structured, term-long program to build literacy, numeracy, science, digital skills, and reasoning step by step.<br>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>ICAS Score Booster (1-Month Program)<\/strong> \u2013 A focused short course that sharpens exam strategies, timed practice, and confidence just before ICAS.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<header class=\"uagb-position__sticky wp-block-uagb-container uagb-layout-grid uagb-block-537d8271\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/curiouslearneracademy.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/PriceBanne-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"pricebanne\" class=\"wp-image-203\" title=\"ICAS Y3\" srcset=\"https:\/\/curiouslearneracademy.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/PriceBanne-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/curiouslearneracademy.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/PriceBanne-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/curiouslearneracademy.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/PriceBanne-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/curiouslearneracademy.com\/australia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/PriceBanne.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-72a75ac2\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap \">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-7e29073e wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"#\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\">Enrol Now<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fa998829 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a4fe742b\">\n<div data-aos= \"fade\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-b9ce026d uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__hstyle4-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__stack1-mobile uag-blocks-common-selector\" data-tab-active=\"0\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>Overview<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div><strong>N. Intensive<\/strong><\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><div><strong>Score Booster<\/strong><\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab3\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\"><div>Testimonial<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div data-aos= \"fade\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0 uag-blocks-common-selector\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcd8Our ICAS Paper A Program is designed to:<br>\u2022 Strengthen English, Maths, Science, and Digital Technologies aligned to ICAS standards.<br>\u2022 Practise ICAS-style reasoning and multi-step problem-solving.<br>\u2022 Familiarise students with the exam structure, timing, and difficulty level.<br>\u2022 Build exam readiness and confidence in a supportive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf96\ufe0f <strong>Test Readiness &amp; Exam Habits<\/strong><br>\u2022 Weekly Homework Practice: 60\u201380 ICAS-style questions.<br>\u2022 Mini-Trial Tests: Introduced every 2\u20133 weeks.<br>\u2022 Error Analysis: Review mistakes and correct strategies.<br>\u2022 Time Management: Develop pacing for timed sections.<br>\u2022 Confidence Building: Encouragement and growth mindset coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd11 <strong>Key Features Throughout Year 3<\/strong><br>\u2022 Live Weekly Classes \u2013 Covering English, Maths, Science &amp; Reasoning.<br>\u2022 Homework &amp; Practice \u2013 60\u201380 ICAS-style questions weekly.<br>\u2022 Mini-Trial Tests \u2013 Timed practice sessions.<br>\u2022 Teacher Feedback \u2013 Detailed corrections and guidance.<br>\u2022 Parental Updates \u2013 Regular progress reports.<br>\u2022 Individual Support \u2013 Adjusted pace for every child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f0 <strong>Suggested Timeline for ICAS Paper A Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Focus Areas<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Activities &amp; Support<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Term 1 (Intensive Joiner)<\/strong><\/td><td>Literacy, numeracy &amp; science foundations<\/td><td>Vocabulary, comprehension, maths fluency, science basics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Term 2 (Pre-ICAS Practice)<\/strong><\/td><td>Reasoning &amp; ICAS-style problem solving<\/td><td>Mini-trials, feedback, exam strategies<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Program Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>ICAS Intensive (Early Joiner Program)<\/strong><br>\u2022 Duration: Full academic term (start of school year)<br>\u2022 Focus: English, Maths, Science &amp; Reasoning foundations<br>\u2022 Goal: Build strong skills and confidence step by step<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\ude80 <strong>ICAS Score Booster (1-Month Program)<\/strong><br>\u2022 Duration: Final 4 weeks before ICAS exam<br>\u2022 Focus: Timed practice, strategy drills, exam simulations<br>\u2022 Goal: Boost exam readiness and confidence quickly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" 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analogies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar: Punctuation, sentence structure, subject\u2013verb agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing: Narrative and short response practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd22 <strong>Mathematics<\/strong><br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Strengthen numeracy foundations and reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patterns &amp; Algebra: Sequences, simple equations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geometry &amp; Measurement: Time, shapes, area, perimeter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Handling: Charts, bar graphs, simple probability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd2c <strong>Science<\/strong><br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Build inquiry and reasoning through science topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Life &amp; Living: Ecosystems, food chains, plant &amp; animal needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earth &amp; Beyond: Weather, seasons, natural events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Materials: Properties and simple changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy &amp; Change: Light, sound, simple machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcbb <strong>Digital Skills<\/strong><br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Build essential digital literacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online Safety: Responsible digital habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Systems: Hardware, software basics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Information Systems: Data storage and organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Algorithms: Simple coding and instructions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-aos= \"fade\" data-aos-duration=\"400\" data-aos-delay=\"0\" data-aos-easing=\"ease\" data-aos-once=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2 uag-blocks-common-selector\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\" style=\"--z-index-desktop:1000;;--z-index-tablet:undefined;;--z-index-mobile:undefined;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\udd14 For students joining close to the exam, the Score Booster provides <strong>intensive revision, timed practice, and last-minute preparation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Focused subject revision<br>\ud83d\udcdd ICAS-style timed practice<br>\ud83d\ude80 Exam confidence strategies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Test Skills &amp; Thinking<\/strong><br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Sharpen test strategy in limited time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Weekly full-length ICAS-style trial tests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid error correction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confidence coaching for exam day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u270d\ufe0f <strong>English &amp; Reading<\/strong><br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Fast-track comprehension and grammar skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading Comprehension: Timed practice with longer passages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary: Quick synonym\/antonym and analogy drills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar: Sentence correction, punctuation rules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd22 <strong>Mathematics<\/strong><br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Revise numeracy for quick application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Number: Rapid drills in the four operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geometry &amp; Measurement: Quick practice with shapes, time, area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problem Solving: ICAS-style word problems under timed conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd2c <strong>Science<\/strong><br><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Quick recap of core Year 3 science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Everyday Forces: Push, pull, magnetism, simple machines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life &amp; 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