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To those that got gold in it, did you do any preparation and if so what?
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Original post by UndecisiveBoy
To those that got gold in it, did you do any preparation and if so what?


The usual things are (in no particular order)
* ukmt problem solvers handbook (some tips and past questions) https://ukmt.org.uk/textbooks/4-a-problem-solvers-handbook/
* past papers and reflect about the solutions https://ukmt.org.uk/current-past-papers/jsf/jet-engine:free-past-papers/tax/challenge-type:70/
* https://parallel.org.uk
So some preparation will boost your marks, but it depends on what your current level is. There are other things like mentoring sheets, youtube solutions, ...
(edited 5 months ago)
Original post by mqb2766


The usual things are (in no particular order)
* ukmt problem solvers handbook (some tips and past questions) https://ukmt.org.uk/textbooks/4-a-problem-solvers-handbook/
* past papers and reflect about the solutions https://ukmt.org.uk/current-past-papers/jsf/jet-engine:free-past-papers/tax/challenge-type:70/
* https://parallel.org.uk
So some preparation will boost your marks, but it depends on what your current level is. There are other things like mentoring sheets, youtube solutions, ...


Thanks I'll check them out, I think I have one book that's filled with its intermediate questions, my level was silver last year.
Original post by UndecisiveBoy
Thanks I'll check them out, I think I have one book that's filled with its intermediate questions, my level was silver last year.

You should be able to achieve gold if you practise questions and look for patterns. :smile:
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Original post by UndecisiveBoy
Thanks I'll check them out, I think I have one book that's filled with its intermediate questions, my level was silver last year.


Dr Frost database: https://www.drfrostmaths.com/worksheets.php?wdid=46
Reply 5
Original post by UndecisiveBoy
Thanks I'll check them out, I think I have one book that's filled with its intermediate questions, my level was silver last year.


The problem solvers handbook has some decent advice in as well, but if you got silver last year, it shouldnt take that much to bump your score up a bit. A bit of regular practice really is the most important thing
(edited 5 months ago)
Original post by mqb2766


The problem solvers handbook has some decent advice in as well, but if you got silver last year, it shouldnt take that much to bump your score up a bit. A bit of regular practice really is the most important thing


Yeah will check it out, might not be able to buy it though so I'll probs practice on those questions.
Original post by Oxford Aspirant

You should be able to achieve gold if you practise questions and look for patterns. :smile:


Forgot they had one, I'll look into it thanks!


Meant to reply to this ^

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