are the questions generally more open ended and exploration based rather then black and white "solve this" kind of questions? Also what are interviews quesions most similair too eg smc , smk bmo tmua mat etc
A bit of both, although normally more open ended. They'll give you maybe some closed answer questions to begin with, just to get you comfortable and see how you cope with 'straight forward' computations. But then the 'meat' of the question is generally an open ended, or long closed question, either way, both require exploration/experimentation to get to the solution. All of these steps require explanation, and occasionally the interviewer may chime in and ask "Why didn't you consider this...? What happens if we try this instead? Are you sure that n takes this form?"
Many of the Oxbridge interview questions are based on further maths curriculum, but require a real depth and familiarity with the material. Most able maths students can learn how to "turn the handle" on a further maths "machine" and pass the A level exam. But Oxbridge want those students that can take the cover of the machine, understand how it works and fix it when it gets broken!
are the questions generally more open ended and exploration based rather then black and white "solve this" kind of questions? Also what are interviews quesions most similair too eg smc , smk bmo tmua mat etc
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A bit of both, although normally more open ended. They'll give you maybe some closed answer questions to begin with, just to get you comfortable and see how you cope with 'straight forward' computations. But then the 'meat' of the question is generally an open ended, or long closed question, either way, both require exploration/experimentation to get to the solution. All of these steps require explanation, and occasionally the interviewer may chime in and ask "Why didn't you consider this...? What happens if we try this instead? Are you sure that n takes this form?"
This is to be admitted to Oxbrigde? Like, for those 18 years old, right?
Correct!
Many of the Oxbridge interview questions are based on further maths curriculum, but require a real depth and familiarity with the material. Most able maths students can learn how to "turn the handle" on a further maths "machine" and pass the A level exam. But Oxbridge want those students that can take the cover of the machine, understand how it works and fix it when it gets broken!