Course Description |
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Course Title |
Summer School | IMS Year 11 Maths | Residential |
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Student Cohort |
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25 (min.) 30 (max.) |
Key Stage/Year: |
Year 11 |
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Course Overview
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At school, maths and science are separate subjects. But the further you progress with each of them, you will find that their relationship gets closer and closer. Imperial College is one of the world’s leading science and technology universities. At Imperial’s Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS), specialists in biology, medicine, finance, and physical science work with mathematicians to use the power of maths to solve problems in the real world. The IMS Summer School is all about celebrating the work of the Institute, and breaking down those subject barriers. Activities include: Exploring space - launch real and virtual rockets, and plan a journey to the distant reaches of the Solar System Visit the space exhibition in the Science Museum and the new Planetarium at Greenwich Royal Observatory. Fusion power - explore the future of energy at Culham Fusion Laboratory. Climate change - learn about the Greenhouse Effect, and modelling global warming. Juggling - why is an empty juggling hand like a particle going backwards in time? Plus secret codes, games, and much more! |
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Course Aims
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- To provide mathematics investigation within a university environment
- To explore how maths helps us understand the world
- Help you to start thinking about Higher Education and give an experience of university life.
The Summer School is funded by The Sutton Trust and Arcadia, who are keen to encourage students who, in the opinion of their teachers, are capable of succeeding at a higher level than might be indicated by their current levels of performance. The course is designed to motivate students to pursue high levels of achievement in mathematics. Special consideration will be given to offering places to students whose parents have not experienced Higher Education. |
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Pre-requisites
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Applications will be judged with regards the following criteria:
First generation in family to attend Higher Education
Predicted at least 5 A/A* at GCSE, this must include Maths
Interested in studying Maths and Science at A-Level
Attend schools or colleges that are under-represented in Higher Education
Under 18 years of age
In Year 11
Students should be London based |
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Course Details |
Cost:
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Fully Funded by the Sutton Trust and Arcadia
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Location:
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Imperial College London
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Number of Days: |
5 |
Dates: |
12th - 16th July 2009 |
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Yes |
Lunch provided: |
Yes |
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Closing Date for
Application |
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Project Partner(s) |
Arcadia, Imperial College, Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Sutton Trust |
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