Preparing for Cambridge STEP: Advice for Irish Students

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The discussion centers on the preparation for the STEP (Sixth Term Examination Paper) exam required for admission to Mathematics or Mathematics and Physics courses at Cambridge University. The participant, an Irish Secondary school student, expresses concern that the Irish mathematics syllabus may not adequately prepare them for the exam. They seek recommendations for essential reading materials and courses to enhance their mathematical skills in preparation for STEP. A specific resource mentioned is the problem booklet available on the Cambridge Mathematics website.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the STEP exam format and requirements
  • Familiarity with advanced mathematical concepts beyond the Irish secondary syllabus
  • Access to recommended STEP preparation books and resources
  • Basic problem-solving skills in mathematics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research recommended STEP preparation books, such as "STEP Mathematics" by the Cambridge University Press
  • Explore online courses focused on STEP exam techniques and problem-solving strategies
  • Practice with past STEP exam papers available on the Cambridge Mathematics website
  • Join study groups or forums dedicated to STEP preparation for collaborative learning
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Irish secondary school students planning to apply for Mathematics or Mathematics and Physics courses at Cambridge, educators seeking to guide students in STEP preparation, and anyone interested in enhancing their advanced mathematics skills.

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I'm probably going to apply to Mathematics, or maybe Mathematics and Physics, in Cambridge this October.

I'm not asking for your opinions on Cambridge or the course or anything, I just have to ask this.

I am an Irish Secondary school student, and I am worried about the STEP exam required to gain entry to this course. I believe I have the potential to do well in the exam, but I am more fundamentally worried that the Irish syllabus I am following will not supply me with enough mathematics to complete the exam to my full potential.

Anyway, I was wondering what else I should do to be adequately prepared for the exam, what books, courses, whatever, would be helpful to me for this..

Thanks in advance.
 
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