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Overview

This Moving on with Maths event is ideal for Y12 students who are thinking of applying to study mathematics, engineering or related university courses, or for students who just enjoy solving mathematical problems.

There will be a number of sessions, some of which led by staff from Sheffield Hallam University, covering a variety of mathematical topics.

Aims

  • To provide students with an opportunity to begin to increase their depth of mathematical understanding and so gain confidence in attempting more challenging questions and problems.
  • To allow students to discuss and try out problem solving strategies, to think about different ways of looking at example problems and how to approach writing solutions.
  • To provide students an insight into how mathematics plays a pivotal role in many STEM subjects and degree courses.
  • To provide teachers with information about the requirements of University Admissions Test and information about sources of problems that can be used to develop problem solving skills.

Who will benefit from attending?

AS and A level maths students who wish to develop their problem solving skills in order to apply for a maths-rich undergraduate degree will benefit from attending this conference.

Content

Students will attend a variety of workshops that will cover writing and presenting solutions, getting started with problem solving and mathematics within various STEM subjects. Students will also have the opportunity to solve maths problems from a variety of competitions and admissions tests.

Other information

Please get in touch before booking if you would like to bring more than 20 students.

Cost

This event is free for students and teachers from state-funded schools, colleges and academies.

Key facts

  • Reference:#12550
  • Audience:Students, Teachers
  • Target year:Year 12
  • Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics, University admissions tests
  • Mathematical focus:Problem solving
  • Event format:Face-to-face
  • Duration:5 hrs
  • Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
  • Fee:Free

Queries?

If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:

Ian Young
[email protected]
07591541474