COURSE OVERVIEW

Developing students' problem-solving skills and introducing university admissions tests.

Our Setting Out in Problem Solving course is designed specifically for Year 12 students studying A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics who are eager to enhance their problem-solving skills. The course will also explore the range of university admissions tests required for some universities to study maths or a related subject.

The course will provide support in developing an approach to mathematical problem solving when tackling unfamiliar questions while introducing the range of university admissions tests, outlining some differences between them, and giving information on which are needed for different courses. Students will also explore and answer some mock questions from various admissions tests and outline what transferable strategies can be taken from them.

1 online study session

The course comprises a single 90-minute online session with some follow-up materials.

Please note: the course is for students attending a state-funded school or college.

Courses open for bookings:

20 November – Full
24 November – apply now

Setting out in Problem Solving

What you will learn

Designed for Year 12 students with an enquiring mind who wish to begin to develop their problem-solving ability at A level and beyond

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Develop Mathematics Approaches

Gain support in developing an approach to mathematical problem solving when tackling unfamiliar questions.

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University Admissions Tests

Be introduced to the range of university admissions tests, explore the differences between them, and determine which are needed for different courses.

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Practical Practice

Explore and answer mock questions from various admissions tests, and outline what transferable strategies can be taken from them.

“My favourite aspect was the fact that you can participate and try problems. Also, how they inform you about opportunities.”

Student SETTING OUT IN PROBLEM SOLVING

“It has been insightful to see how to approach problem solving tasks, as I am often someone who can get stuck very early on in a similar question and not know how to progress.”

Student SETTING OUT IN PROBLEM SOLVING

“I thought it was very helpful, I liked the various sources of support they gave and more generalised tips for problem solving as opposed to exclusively going through specific questions.”

Student SETTING OUT IN PROBLEM SOLVING

“I’ve just started Year 12 and was not fully aware of the significance of these admissions tests, so it was very illuminating to see what lies ahead :)”

Student SETTING OUT IN PROBLEM SOLVING

“The solutions to the questions were enjoyable because I realised that the questions are not really that hard.”

Student SETTING OUT IN PROBLEM SOLVING

Frequently asked questions

Your common questions and concerns answered

The course is suitable for any A level Mathematics student with an enquiring mind who wishes to begin to develop their problem-solving ability at A level and beyond.

It is particularly suitable for Year 12 students who are interested in finding out about admissions test as part of a university offer.

We have undertaken an assessment of necessary safeguards for this session.

Participants will have opportunities to interact with presenters, but won’t be able to interact with each other.

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This course is specifically for year 12 students studying AS or A level Mathematics at state-funded schools, colleges and academies in the United Kingdom.

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Yes – We welcome applications from home educated students, if you are home educated please contact us via studentsupport@mei.org.uk before submitting an application to request an MEI account.

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