Category Archives: Maths

Scientia – excellent enrichment opprtunity at Oxford Brookes University.

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All scientists, Looking at the Oxford STEM website, this has been advertised recently. It looks really good for year 13 students interested in areas like engineering. Please see further details below.    Scientia  STEM Two Day STEM Residential for Year 13 at Oxford … Continue reading →

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University Taster Days

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Please find below a list of free university taster courses which still have places available. These will be taking place at numerous universities in and around London. Places are allocated on a first-come first-served basis for the majority of the taster … Continue reading →

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Maths careers

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Mr Kydd

All mathematicians, You may like to click on the website below. It details the career possibilities for you as mathematicians in the ‘real world’.   http://www.mathscareers.org.uk/                                              Mrs Byrne.

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The excellent Hugh Hunt

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Please click here for the website of the excellent Dr Hugh Hunt. It includes loads of Maths/Physics ideas. For example  there are links to programmes entitled; Dambusters:Building the Bouncing Bomb. Escape From Colditz Digging the Great Escape . Fifth Gear Stunt Special:Loop … Continue reading →

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Engineering support

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

If you are interested in engineering, then the following link  is very helpful – http://i-want-to-study-engineering.org/   It contains practice university interview questions suitable for engineers, physicists and mathematicians. Mr Trim.

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Year Twelve – Headstart opportunities

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Mr Kydd

All maths, computing and science students in Year Twelve,    You should have a look at the Headstart website below.   www.headstartcourses.org.uk   What is Head Start and who would benefit from it?   A Head Start course is a … Continue reading →

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Maths materials from Mr Trim

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Please click here for the PDF file of my book “Mechanics text for M1 (Edexcel)” Mr Trim.

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Maths Enrichment – the Monty Hall problem

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Today’s BBC news website magazine has a link to Alan Davies having a go at the famous statistics teaser called the Monty Hall problem. Have look and see what you think by clicking here. Mr Trim.

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