Chapters
About STEP
STEP is taken at the end of year 13 and is an additional mathematics examination. It is the part of conditional offers to applicants for mathematics and some of the associated degrees at Cambridge and some other universities. This test is designed to test candidates on questions that resemble undergraduate mathematics in style. STEP program is developed by the faculty of mathematics and NRICH.
STEP online modules contain free resources for individuals, so that they can study and prepare for the exams. There are three types of modules:
- Foundation modules: They offer a structured introduction for solving the problems in STEP exam. These modules include mathematical concepts beyond A-level syllabus and encompass the supportive self evaluation materials.
- Step 2 and Step 3: Both these modules assume that the students have already taken the foundation modules. It is recommended to start these modules after the beginning of year 13.
Preparing for the Exam
The assignments are designed to develop your problem solving skills and provide an introduction to solving STEP (and STEP-like) problems. Most of the questions are taken from the old STEP I papers, with some STEP II questions appearing in later modules. The assignments also introduce mathematical ideas beyond the syllabus with lots of opportunities for extra reading. Hints and partial solutions are included.
Please remember that the STEP 1 has now been discontinued and the last STEP 1 paper was conducted in year 2019
STEP 2 Assignments
- Hints and Partial Solutions 1
- Hints and Partial Solutions 2
- Hints and Partial Solutions 3
- Hints and Partial Solutions 4
- Hints and Partial Solutions 5
- Hints and Partial Solutions 6
- Hints and Partial Solutions 7
- Hints and Partial Solutions 8
- Hints and Partial Solutions 9
- Hints and Partial Solutions 10
STEP 3 Assignments
- Hints and Partial Solutions 1
- Hints and Partial Solutions 2
- Hints and Partial Solutions 3
- Hints and Partial Solutions 4
- Hints and Partial Solutions 5
- Hints and Partial Solutions 6
- Hints and Partial Solutions 7
- Hints and Partial Solutions 8
- Hints and Partial Solutions 9
- Hints and Partial Solutions 10
- Assignment 11
- Solutions 11