Overview

The day has been designed to develop students’ problem-solving and teamwork skills and to encourage more female students to study maths, particularly those expecting to achieve a grade B or C at A level. Students will work on an extended problem in small groups, quiz current students about university life, and hear from young women who use maths in their jobs. We’re hosting this event at a place of business to enable students to experience an environment they may not have had the chance to previously.

Aims

• To develop students' problem solving skills and increase confidence in these abilities
• To have fun working as a group on an extended mathematical problem
• To provide information about the requirements of applicants for a maths or maths-rich undergraduate degree
• To experience a work environment and engage with current students
• To encourage more female students to study mathematics

Who will benefit from attending?

This event is for Year 12 female-identifying maths students who could consider studying maths or a closely-related subject at university or be successful in a maths related apprenticeship or who have the potential to complete a numerical apprenticeship but who lack some confidence in their abilities. Non-binary and trans students are most welcome if they feel this is the right space for them. If you have any queries, please get in touch.

Materials and equipment

Please bring a pen/pencil and paper.

Lunch will be provided.

Other information

This event will take place at the head offices of Alvarez and Marsal

Lincoln Square
9 Brazennose Street
Manchester
M2 5AD
United Kingdom

Located in the city centre. Walking distance from Salford Central, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria stations and many bus routes.

Eligibility

Priority will be given to bookings from state-funded schools. 

Teachers are required to complete the application form on behalf of their students and are required to accompany them on the day.

We are limiting the number of delegates to a maximum of 11 per school, which should include no more than 10 students and 1 accompanying teacher.

Study schedule

Proposed schedule:

Key facts

• Reference:#14166
• Audience:Students
• Target year:Year 12
• Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics
• Mathematical focus:Problem solving
• Event format:Face-to-face
• Duration:5 hours
• Region:National
• Venue:Alvarez and Marsal
  Lincoln Square
  9 Brazennose Street
  Manchester
  M2 5AD
• Start date:26 Jun 2025
• Course times:09:30 - 15:45