Test of Mathematics for University Admission
The Test of Mathematics for University Admission is a paper-based test that assesses the mathematical thinking and reasoning skills needed for undergraduate Mathematics courses or courses featuring Mathematics. A number of universities in the United Kingdom accept the test as part of their application process for mathematics-based courses..[1]
History
The test was developed by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing and launched in 2016. It was designed to assess the key skills that students need to succeed on demanding university-level Mathematics courses, and assist university mathematics tutors in making admissions decisions.[2]
Durham University[3] and Lancaster University[4] began using the test in 2016, with the University of Warwick[5], the University of Sheffield[6] and the University of Southampton recognising the test in 2017, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)[7] and Cardiff University in 2018 [8]
Research indicates that the test has good predictive validity, with good correlation between candidates' scores in the test and their performance in their exams at the end of first year university study. There is also correlation between A-level Further Maths performance and performance in the test.[2]
Format
The Test of Mathematics for University Admission is a paper-based 2 hour and 30 minute long test. It has two papers which are taken consecutively.
Paper 1: Mathematical Thinking
This paper assesses a candidate’s ability to apply their knowledge of mathematics in new situations. It has 20 multiple-choice questions, with 75 minutes allowed to complete the paper.
Paper 2: Mathematical Reasoning
The second paper assesses a candidate’s ability to justify and interpret mathematical arguments and conjectures, and deal with elementary concepts from logic. It has 20 multiple-choice questions, with 75 minutes allowed to complete the paper.
Calculators or dictionaries are not allowed to be used in the test.
Specification
The specification for Paper 1 comprises a core set of ideas from Pure Mathematics. These ideas are broadly those that would be met early on in a typical A Level Mathematics course: algebra, basic functions, sequences and series, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, graphs of functions. In addition, knowledge of the GCSE curriculum is assumed[9].
The specification for Paper 2 assumes knowledge of the Paper 1 specification and, in addition, requires students to have some knowledge of the structure of proof and basic logical concepts.
Scoring
There is no pass/fail for the Test of Mathematics for University Admission.
Candidates’ scores are determined by the number of correct answers given in both papers. No penalties are given for incorrect answers.
Raw scores are converted to a scale of 1.0 to 9.0 (with 9.0 being the highest). A score is also reported for each of the two papers (also reported on the 1.0 to 9.0 scale), but these are for candidate information only and do not form part of the formal test result.
Application process
The test is made available once a year in late October or early November and can be sat in the candidate’s school or at test centres around the world. Registration is made by candidates directly through their school’s Examination Officer or a test centre. The cost of the test is usually met by the candidate, though bursaries are available for candidates who cannot afford the test fee.
Timing & results
Entry for the test typically opens in September and candidates must be registered by early October. The test usually takes place later that month or early in November. Results are released in late November. Candidates can access their results online and release them to their chosen institutions.
Usage
Candidates applying for relevant courses at the recognising universities are encouraged to take the test as part of their application process. It is not a compulsory requirement of any of the recognising universities. Candidates have control over their results and can choose which institutions they wish to share them with.
Preparation
The test is based on mathematics that candidates are expected to have already learned at high school (or equivalent). Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing advises candidates that no preparatory course or any other additional study is necessary[10] but does recommend that candidates familiarise themselves with the test format and style of questions under timed conditions. They are also advised to read the test specification and notes on Logic and Proof. The test specification and preparation materials, including past papers, can be downloaded free from the Admissions Testing Website.
References
- ↑ [1] http://www.admissionstesting.org/images/302050-courses-accepting-test-of-mathematics-for-undergraduate-admissions.pdf retrieved 20 October 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 [2] Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing. (2019) Test of Mathematics of University Admission trial – Durham University 2015. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge Assessment. retrieved 14 April 2019
- ↑ [3] How to Apply, University of Durham website. Retrieved 19 April 2019
- ↑ [4] Our Offers, Lancaster University website. Retrieved 19 April 2019
- ↑ [5] MAT, TMUA and STEP, the University of Warwick website. Retrieved 19 April 2019
- ↑ [6] Further Mathematics A Level, TMUA and STEP, The University of Sheffield website. Retrieved 19 April 2019
- ↑ [7] Admissions Information, LSE website. Retrieved April 19 2019.
- ↑ [8] Qualifications accepted by Cardiff University, Cardiff University website. Retrieved 19 April 2019
- ↑ [9] Test of Mathematics for University Admission - Specification for October 2018 retrieved 22 April 2019
- ↑ [10]Preparing for the Test of Mathematics for University Admission. Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing website. Retrieved 22 April 2019
External links
http://www.admissionstesting.org Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing
Category:Mathematics education
Category:Standardized tests
Category:University and college admissions
Category:University of Cambridge examinations
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