Setting Out In Problem Solving
Support for students to develop their problem-solving skills and prepare for taking university admissions tests was previously available from the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP). As of 1 April 2025, this support is no longer available through the programme.
MEI is happy to confirm that, thanks to philanthropic funding, we are able to continue to offer this support for free to students looking to progress to studying maths at university level.
Setting Out In Problem Solving Overview
Our Setting Out In Problem Solving course is designed specifically for Year 12 students 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 comprises of a single 90-minute online session with some follow-up materials and is open to all students of state-funded schools/colleges.
Aims of the course
- Provide support in developing an approach to mathematical problem solving when tackling unfamiliar questions
- Introduce the range of university admissions tests, outline some differences between them, and give information on which are needed for different courses
- Explore and answer test questions, including those from various admissions tests, and outline what transferable strategies can be taken from them
Key Details
| Audience: | Students |
| Curriculum Focus: | University Admissions Tests |
| Mathematical Focus: | Problem solving |
| Course length: | 1 Session |
| Fee | Free |
Who will benefit from attending?
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 the admissions test as part of a university offer.
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Listed here are the upcoming dates and times this course will run.
Please note that the single ‘Setting Out in Problem Solving’ online session is repeated over multiple evenings, but each session is identical, so you only need to apply for the one you wish to attend.