And hold a written test. Applicants in designated majors can only be formally admitted if they submit their examination results.
MAT, the full name of which is Mathematics Admissions Test, is used to test the mathematics level of applicants majoring in mathematics and computer science in Oxford University.
And hold a written test. Applicants with the designated major in Oxford University must take the exam and achieve certain results before they can be invited to participate in the interview.
STEP is suitable for schools and majors:
Cambridge University: Mathematics Mathematics and Physics &; Engineering major-some colleges and universities (required); Computer (Recommended) Oxford University
Mathematics is not compulsory. It is suggested to study and take exams during the preparation period to improve math ability.
Imperial College London: Mathematics is a compulsory course for computer related majors (recommended).
University of Warwick: major in mathematics and related fields, Morse and data science are required. MAT is suitable for schools and majors:
Cambridge University: No, but because most students have applied for Cambridge Mathematics, they will definitely apply for IC Mathematics, and IC will read MAT/STEP, so I suggest studying.
Oxford University: Majors in mathematics and computer are required.
Imperial College London: Major in Mathematics is required.
University of Warwick: Mathematics is optional.
Subject value
Steps:
Step 1: Answer 1 1, and choose 6 questions (8 pure numbers+1 mechanics+1 statistics+1 mechanics or statistics), with 20 points for each question, with a full score of 120 points;
Step 2: Choose 6 questions (8 pure numbers +2 mechanics +2 statistics) answers 12, with 20 points for each question, with full marks 120 points;
Step ⅲ ⅲ: Answer 12 Choose 6 questions (8 pure numbers +2 mechanics +2 statistics), with 20 points for each question, with a full score of 120.
MAT: 10 multiple-choice questions +4 big questions (required answers). Choose 4 points for each question, and choose 15 points for the big question. 100.
Exam steps:
STEP test is the most difficult of the three math papers.
On the one hand, STPE test examines the ability of candidates to choose topics (unlike the other two types of papers, the topics are fixed);
On the other hand, every big question in the step-by-step exam is gradual, which is embodied in that every small question is derived from the previous small question, or candidates need to use the conclusions drawn from the previous small question to solve the last most difficult small question.
Because there is a big span between small questions and small questions, but they are closely related, candidates with divergent thinking and strong logical thinking ability will be more likely to solve problems.
At the same time, due to the tight examination time, candidates should arrange their time reasonably in the examination room. Once they get stuck on a topic, they should start to answer other questions after thinking about it.
It should be noted that,
Although the small questions in each big question are not marked with scores on the test paper, the scores are actually getting higher and higher, so generally speaking, candidates who complete four big questions will get more scores than those who scribble six big questions.
At the same time, the test questions of STEP usually contain complex equation transformation and calculation, which requires candidates to finish the solution persistently.
Mat: the difficulty of mat exam is much easier than that of STEP. Mainly for students who want to apply for the Department of Mathematics of Oxford University and the Department of Mathematics of Imperial College London.
If STEP examines the divergent thinking of the candidates in mathematics, the MAT test requires the candidates to be careful.
Because the score of multiple-choice questions is very high, candidates who want to get high scores should not lose points on multiple-choice questions, and try to answer big questions in the future. Because the jump between small questions in MAT is not as big as STEP, candidates are more likely to get full marks.
At the same time, MAT has plenty of time, which is enough for candidates to complete the exam calmly.