Year 12 Conference

Overview

Come along and experience what it's like to sit in a lecture theatre in the Maths Institute at Warwick!

This one day conference for year 12 maths students and their teachers will help to develop deeper mathematical problem-solving skills as well as providing information about university admissions tests.

This event is ideal for students who are thinking of applying to study mathematics, engineering or related university courses.

Aims

• To provide information as students consider their university applications
• To develop in mathematical fluency and problem solving skills
• To experience what it's like on a university campus

Who will benefit from attending?

Year 12 students who are interested in a mathematics degree or a STEM degree at university

Content

The conference consists of 3 workshops and a maths competition. The workshops will include elements of problem-solving, developing mathematical fluency and university admissions tests. Teachers will join some of the workshops as well as attending a separate session delivered by a member of Warwick academic staff.

Other Information

The conference will run on two separate days, Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th July, both identical in content – choose the day that suits you best. Students are welcome to attend without any accompanying teacher and teachers are also welcome to attend without students. There is an initial cap of 10 student places available per school (which will be revised closer to the conference date if places remain available).

Cost

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