
Disappointing marks. Capable teen. Discover what to change today.
They study every night. Why aren't marks improving?
For: parents of capable Year 7–12 students whose test marks keep coming back lower than they should.
100% Free · 20 questions · 5 minutes · Instant personalised score
Overall score
Conditions 72%
Content 57%
Control 44%
Conversion 38%
Where to start: Conversion
This assessment will show you how to achieve:
Marks that reflect their capability
- Next test comes back higher
- Results match the capability you know is there
A clearer idea of what to fix first
- Know what's holding your child back
- Stop guessing after a disappointing mark
More confidence they're actually studying
- See whether homework and revision get done
- Not just hear “I'm studying”
Without adding more tutoring that doesn't fix it, without telling your child to “study harder” when nobody has worked out what's wrong, and without nagging to find out if they're really studying.
20+ years · 1,000+ students taught
Prestige Academy helps capable Sydney secondary-school students improve their academic performance. Our Diagnosis-First 4Cs Method examines Conditions, Content, Control and Conversion to identify what may be holding a student back and prioritise what needs to change. The free Scorecard is an initial assessment, not a complete academic diagnosis.
‘The Lost Marks’ assessment looks at all four areas. It shows where marks are most likely being lost, and where closer investigation may be needed. It is a guide, not the full diagnosis.
A review published on 29 October 2026 of 53 classroom studies (7,303 students aged 6 to 18) found self-testing, spaced practice and mixing topics all improve learning. These are practices Prestige Academy has used with students for over 20 years. This assessment checks the first two.
Source: Ruitenburg, S. K., et al. (2026). Educational Psychology Review, 38, Article 137. doi.org/10.1007/s10648-026-10225-5
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Reddam HouseFrom 69% to 100%
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Sydney Grammar SchoolFrom 78% to 95%
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Ascham SchoolFrom 51% to 83%
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1. Answer 20 questions
Answer 20 questions in under 5 minutes.
2. See your score
Instantly see your score and where your child is strong and weak.
3. Get your tailored report
Full free access to your report. Tailored feedback and insights: the most likely reasons the marks aren't improving, and what to look at first.
100% Free · 20 questions · 5 minutes · Instant personalised score
Capable, but marks are low
Parents who know their child is capable, but the test marks keep coming back lower than they should.
Tried tutoring, still unsure
Parents who have tried tutoring or “study harder” and still don't know what is holding their child back.
Can't tell if they're studying
Parents whose child says “I'm studying” behind a closed door, and who can't tell if it's true.
100% Free · 20 questions · 5 minutes · Instant personalised score