Overview
This event is ideal for students who are thinking of applying to study mathematics, engineering or related university courses, or for students who just enjoy solving mathematical problems.
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 teachers with information about the problem solving requirements of University Admissions Test.
- To provide teachers with 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, working in a group and getting started with problem solving. They will also have the opportunity to solve maths problems from a variety of competitions and admissions tests.
Materials and equipment
Students should bring along a pen, notebook and calculator.Students should bring their own packed lunch. Lunch will be provided for teachers.
Eligibility
The course is free of charge to all school and colleges. Independent schools and colleges may apply for places but priority will be given to state schools and colleges.Please note that teachers should make a single application on behalf of themselves and their students for up to 8 student places initially. A separate application should be made by each teacher who plans to attend.
It is expected that at least one teacher accompanying the students is a Mathematics teacher who will benefit from the professional development, and be willing to share the benefits of attending with the wider school and students.
Cost
This event is free for students and teachers from state-funded schools, colleges and academies.Study schedule
Detailed agenda and workshop information will be available shortly.Key facts
- Reference:#12459
- Audience:Students, Teachers
- Target year:Year 12
- Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics
- Mathematical focus:Problem solving
- Format:Face-to-face
- Duration:1 day
- Region:South
- Venue:Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue
Hampshire
SO50 5ZA - Start date:09 Jul 2024
- Course times:09:00 - 15:00
- Fee:Free
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Catherine Joyce
[email protected]
07340 270 388
