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The big fat STEP megathread (NOT for getting help with maths questions)

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Looks like STEP I, II and III are on different dates again...
Found the examiner report quite interesting to read especially for STEP II.
Original post by cpdavis

Original post by cpdavis
Found the examiner report quite interesting to read especially for STEP II.


Ah...bad memories :afraid:
Original post by Beth1234
Looks like STEP I, II and III are on different dates again...


Arghhh STEP I clashes with physics unit 5. Of all subjects it had to clash with, it had to be the one which most math people take.
So basically. Have my camb offer 1,1 step 2,3. Now I can do step 1 and step 2 would reasonably doable by that logic. Problem is ive only learnt 3/4 FP2 and no FP3 yet so when do you reckon I should start self teaching? I mean we learn it in school in time for the summer exams :frown:
Original post by maths134
So basically. Have my camb offer 1,1 step 2,3. Now I can do step 1 and step 2 would reasonably doable by that logic. Problem is ive only learnt 3/4 FP2 and no FP3 yet so when do you reckon I should start self teaching? I mean we learn it in school in time for the summer exams :frown:


I think for STEP, I self taught the rest of the syllabus so that I had the right knowledge for STEP III
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snaptwig
Anyone else have an SS offer for STEP II & III?

I am a little scared.
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MWM

You have SS offer ?
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I am going to be sitting a few STEP papers covering the content for STEP 1 and 2 only, I have the FM books, and need a book that will teach me the core maths.
I am aware that STEP is not a book based exam but still, I think I need to know the maths behind it before I can start with practice papers.
Could someone tell me which of the following three they prefer and why:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Introducing-...6128848&sr=8-8

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understandin...ref=pd_sim_b_2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Core-Maths-A...ref=pd_sim_b_1

I am inclining towards the second link because it has a contents that I can see from Amazon and I can't do that for the third one. If anyone who has the two books or just the 3rd one can compare the contents I would highly appreciate it.

I think they are all great books but I would just like to know the best one that will give me a good understanding before I go onto STEP.
Is this the main STEP thread? Or should I be using the one Xero Xenith made? Confusion,
hi,
I am currently doing a levels in maths, further maths, physics, chemistry, biology. I am hoping on applying to Cambridge next year for engineering. I am currently in round 2 of the mathematical Olympiad and also doing my maths a level in one year. I was wondering if doing step 1 and step 2 would increase my chance of getting in to Cambridge.
Original post by MWM
I am going to be sitting a few STEP papers covering the content for STEP 1 and 2 only, I have the FM books, and need a book that will teach me the core maths.
I am aware that STEP is not a book based exam but still, I think I need to know the maths behind it before I can start with practice papers.
Could someone tell me which of the following three they prefer and why:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Introducing-...6128848&sr=8-8

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understandin...ref=pd_sim_b_2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Core-Maths-A...ref=pd_sim_b_1

I am inclining towards the second link because it has a contents that I can see from Amazon and I can't do that for the third one. If anyone who has the two books or just the 3rd one can compare the contents I would highly appreciate it.

I think they are all great books but I would just like to know the best one that will give me a good understanding before I go onto STEP.


Is it just me or do none of those links work...
Original post by Beth1234
Is it just me or do none of those links work...


I think he meant the links from his thread:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1887477
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Original post by Beth1234
Is it just me or do none of those links work...


Oh yea my bad the links on here will work:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1887477
Will I be able to do STEP 1 2 and 3 with c1-c4 , m1-m2, fp1-fp2, d1-d2, s1-s2 ??? And also would i be able to do any STEP questions having only done C1 and D1 and half of M1 FP1 S1. If i can't then would I have enough knowledge to be able to do STEP after completing my AS units. c1 c2 d1 s1 m1 fp1 ??? Even a vague idea as to when i may be able to do a STEP question will be extremely helpful. thank youu :smile:
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Will I be able to do STEP 1 2 and 3 with c1-c4 , m1-m2, fp1-fp2, d1-d2, s1-s2 ??? And also would i be able to do any STEP questions having only done C1 and D1 and half of M1 FP1 S1. If i can't then would I have enough knowledge to be able to do STEP after completing my AS units. c1 c2 d1 s1 m1 fp1 ??? Even a vague idea as to when i may be able to do a STEP question will be extremely helpful. thank youu :smile:


you might have a bit of a problem in STEP III.....
Original post by Rahul.S
you might have a bit of a problem in STEP III.....


I have a problem... My school hasn't started FP3 yet! Lol
Original post by maths134
I have a problem... My school hasn't started FP3 yet! Lol


thats not a problem......as long you intend to do it :tongue: I've done bits of FP2 and FP3 for my interview but I need to go over it all properly in this month :colone:

how was the tutor? did you do a lot of calculas :colone:
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thats not a problem......as long you intend to do it :tongue: I've done bits of FP2 and FP3 for my interview but I need to go over it all properly in this month :colone:

how was the tutor? did you do a lot of calculas :colone:


First is this Saturday actually but I will feedback haha. I'm going to have to teach myself FP3 tbh and FP2 seems rly mice so far. I wish I had done step this week but I've been trying to book a holiday... Finally booked! (malia)
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First is this Saturday actually but I will feedback haha. I'm going to have to teach myself FP3 tbh and FP2 seems rly mice so far. I wish I had done step this week but I've been trying to book a holiday... Finally booked! (malia)


holiday!!!! Im guessing after STEP....im planning a bash at Las Vegas...I wish :tongue:

Ive done bits of step 2day.....been attacking the mechanics sections in STEP I :colone: then I'm eyeing to shoot the mechanics section in STEP II :shoot: Im going to focus on pure mechanics and bits of stats....some of the stats questions are easy marks :eek:

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