Online Diagnostic Test
You can find the three online Diagnostic Tests linked below, before continuing, please read the following very carefully:
- Before attempting each test you should make sure that you have had a go at the sample tests on the previous page, and done some revision for the topic.
- You should spend no more than 30 minutes on each test, as well as being able to do the questions you should be testing that you can also do so quickly and accurately.
- You do not need to do all three tests one after the other.
- We keep a record of which tests you have attempted, but not the scores, and expect all incoming maths and related students to have attempted all three tests before arriving. If you are struggling when you arrive and have not even attempted these tests we will want to know why!
- You can attempt each test as many times as you like, but currently it would be the same questions each time.
- Read the instructions for each test carefully! There is no point trying to "cheat" to get a higher score, these tests are purely to tell you whether or not you are prepared enough in these basic techniques to start your degree.
- 80% or more is considered a "pass", if you have scored less than this then it suggests you need to brush up on that topic as soon as possible, some useful resources are listed below.
Continue to the tests:
Additional Resources:
As well as the sample tests and extra questions on the previous page, the following books are also highly recommended:
- K. Bostok and S. Chandler, Core Maths for A-Level, Stanley Thornes, 1994.
- A.J. Sadler and D.W.S. Thorning, Understanding Pure Mathematics, Oxford, 1987.
- G. Mannal and M. Kenwood, Pure Mathematics 2, Heinemann, 1995.
- J. Olive, Maths: A Student's Survival Guide, Cambridge, 2003.
Although there are many other text books covering the material that you have probably already come across.