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Thinking about studying Mathematics at Cambridge?

A handy guide to tell you everything you need to know about applying to study Maths at Cambridge.

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Mathematics, BA (Hons) and MMath | Undergraduate Study

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Explore maths, from statistics and number theory to general relativity and cryptography. Study pure and applied mathematics, or combine maths with physics.

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A home for curious mathematical minds.
For ages 10-16 anywhere in the world. 100% free.

Try 'Parallelograms', weekly maths challenges: 15-30 minutes of fun and challenging material that goes beyond school maths: mystery and history, activities and oddities, puzzles and problems.

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A home for curious mathematical minds. For ages 10-16 anywhere in the world. 100% free. Live interactive Maths Circles and puzzle sheets every week.

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12 RET Maths puzzles to complete

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A family challenge

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A family challenge that may involve some research

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Complete the 6 puzzles and send to your maths teacher

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Find out which admissions tests some selective universities ask for.

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Increasing participation in Core Maths, AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics

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Create a set of 3 cards where the colour, shape, number and shading must either be all the same or all different!

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ATM experts are sharing ideas through Maths Snacks videos, to support children and parents whilst children are away from school for whatever reason or for use in the classroom. The videos are a mix of tasks, puzzles, challenges and games; selected to support and enrich mathematics taught at school.

Many videos can be accessed by very young children, with a little bit of adult support, and all are relevant to pupils across the school age range. There's hardly ever a single right answer and there are many ways of working on tasks. The videos are designed to entice and to focus on working in the ways mathematicians do; such as exploring situations, looking for patterns and rules, asking questions and seeking answers, and trying out and testing ideas.

If you find these videos useful and want to support our work you can become a member, or make a donation via our Paypal link

Accessible for all

Accessible for those who have a little mathematical experience

Parents can work with their children. All family members can join in. This isn't cheating! Encourage children to have a go; ask them what they are noticing and what they have found out, ask them if there are more ways of completing the task. Why not make another similar task using different shapes or numbers? Make their maths snacking enjoyable!

Maths Snacks can supplement the work being sent home from school or, for those unable to access the work from school, these Maths Snacks provide a healthy alternative. Children will need a pencil and paper; and they might need a pair of scissors, dice, counters or buttons and a calculator.

By keeping mathematically fit, children on their return to school will be in good mental shape to reconnect and progress with their school mathematics courses. Who knows? They may continue maths snacking!

Thank you for choosing to use these materials in your organisation. These videos are Copyright 2020 by the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, and they are free to use and redistribute under the terms of the CC-BY-3.0 licence (see https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ for full details). In particular, you must ascribe the source of these materials; you can do this by quoting the italicised text below.

A small group of people, Geoff Faux, Pip Huyton, Peter Lacey, Mike Ollerton, Colin Taylor and Helen Williams, all of whom are members of the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, voluntarily created a collection of 2-minute videos, which the ATM have freely circulated; they were initially for use during COVID-19 Lockdown. However, because of the positive responses the ATM have received, we believe the videos might also be used as resources in mathematics classrooms. If you like these then why not join with us in the ATM community at www.atm.org.uk/Membership-Types Any feedback about how children work on these snacks would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you to the following for their contribution to Maths Snacks.

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Solve some fun mathematical challenges

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Solve fun, daily challenges in math, science, and engineering.

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Alex Bellos writes about mathematics and is the author of the puzzle book Can You Solve My Problems?

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Videos on topics from A level Further Maths

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The legacy Further Mathematics Support Programme (FMSP) produced a large series of short videos to support the content of AS/A level Further Mathematics. These videos are all 5-10 minutes in length and break the content into bitesized pieces. They are designed to introduce students to concepts so that they can learn the material for each section by working through appropriate examples.

Individual videos are provided for each of the four main AS/A level specifications (AQA, Edexcel, MEI and OCR). There are over 1000 videos, recorded by experienced Further Mathematics teachers.

Collections for each component of Further Mathematics are available as playlists on YouTube. Select from the lists below.

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Information and support on studying maths beyond AS/A level Mathematics

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If you've taken AS or A level Mathematics, you'll have a wide range of options for further study and employment. Here's some information to help you consider them.

The AMSP supports over 2000 A level students each year to develop their problem solving skills

Careers with maths

You probably already know what direction you want to go in but, if not, the websites below might give you some ideas:

Mathscareers provides information about careers that studying maths can lead to.

Plus Magazine includes interviews with people who took maths-related degrees, explaining their career pathway and what they now do.

Prospects details potential careers following a maths degree, and other careers that require A level Mathematics.

StatsLife offers guidance on careers using statistics

The OR Society - if you enjoy maths but you're not sure how you'd use it in a career then Operational Research (OR) could be for you.

Several Higher and Degree apprenticeships offer routes into careers that are rich in maths, including accountancy, actuarial science, architecture, engineering and data science.

Choosing a maths degree

If you enjoy maths you might like to consider taking a degree in it.

Maths can be studied as a single subject BSc honours degree or as a combined/joint honours degree with another subject. Some courses include an optional work placement year to gain experience in industry, and some include the option to study abroad. Maths can also be studied as an MMath degree - a four-year degree in which the final year is at masters level.

Before applying, look at the features of the course:

How many modules are optional?

How much of the course is pure maths and how much is applied?

What maths will the various modules involve? The Further Mathematics Support Programme (FMSP) produced a brief overview of a typical first year undergraduate mathematics course. Along with other information on maths degrees, can be found in the FMSP Resources Archive.

Are any of the modules assessed via coursework?

How will the course be delivered? How much is by lectures, and how much by seminars, tutorials and additional classes?

What extra support will be available?

There's lot of information on the universities' websites, but try to also go along to university open days. These provide the opportunity to find out more by talking to the staff, as well as getting a feel for the university itself. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has lots information on open days, virtual tours and exhibitions.

Are you looking for ideas, career paths, student views and advice about the university applications process?

SUMS is a monthly web-magazine for all A level Mathematics students. Each issue is packed full of support, resources and advice

WHY MATHS video collection

Not sure where to go next?

You'll find plenty of ideas from recent school leavers in our Where can maths take you? video and if you want to know more about apprenticeships then there's lots of advice in our Why an apprenticeship? video.

Both are part of our WHY MATHS video collection.

Maths in other degrees

Degrees other than Mathematics can also involve studying maths at a high level. The FMSP produced some guidance on this within Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Geography degrees. This can be found within the FMSP Resources Archive.

Personal Statements

As part of the application process, you'll need to prepare a personal statement. If you are applying for a maths degree, it's important to convey your enjoyment and interest in the subject. A good way to do this is to focus on some of the topics that you particularly enjoyed learning.

Applying to university

All applications for degree courses are made through UCAS. The process for applying to the universities of Oxford and Cambridge is more a bit more involved - these videos provide helpful overviews:

The deadline for most courses is mid-January, but for courses at Oxford or Cambridge, or in Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science, the deadline is around mid-October.

Some universities give reduced offers for admissions to some of their degree courses for those who have taken AS/A level Mathematics. These universities recognise the benefits of studying maths to this level, which will not only support your university studies, but also your future career and employment.

If you are thinking of applying for a medical degree, and you completed A level Mathematics in Year 12, here is a list of UK medical schools and their entry requirements, highlighting references to post-16 Mathematics qualifications.

Admissions tests

If you are applying to a top university, you may need to take a university admission test. If so, there's information to help you on our STEP/MAT/TMUA page.

Interviews

Most offers for maths degree courses are made without an interview, but some Russell Group universities interview applicants. For example: University of Cambridge

Each college has its own particular approach which can be found in the Cambridge University Guide to Admissions in Mathematics. There's normally at least one mathematical interview (often two or three) of around 20-30 minutes. Sometimes the interview is based on previously prepared material or on work done under examination conditions just before the interview. Some additional general guidance can be found on the Interviews page. A video of a typical interview is also available. University of Manchester

After considering applications, many applicants are invited to a Visit Day, which includes a tour and an interview with an academic member of staff which helps determine the conditional offer made. The University of Oxford

Interviews occur over a three day period in December. They are mainly of a mathematical nature and last around 25 minutes. The aim is for tutors to see how you think when you do maths, and you may be asked to work at the board and talk through your thought processes. You can find a detailed overview of the maths interview process here, together with advice on how to prepare. There's also lots of general interview advice, videos of tutors, including extracts of interviews of potential students, and an Interviews Guide for Students. This video provides some general tips from admissions tutors. The University of York

All students who are made an offer are invited to attend a Visit Day between November and April, which includes a one-to-one chat with a member of academic staff. The interview may lead to an offer reduced by one A level grade or equivalent.

If you are invited to an interview, you may it useful to read the general advice on Preparing for interviews from NRICH. The FMSP produced some examples of typical mathematical and general interview questions, and suggestions for wider reading that will help you demonstrate your interest in maths. This advice can be found within the FMSP Resources Archive.

Preparing for a mathematically-rich university course or apprenticeship

Whether you intend to go straight to university after Year 13, or take a gap year, preparing will help you to feel more confident and get you off to a good start. Here are some suggestions:
Activities

Explore the AMSP's Supporting students' transition to degree study support package. The support package includes online resources to help Year 13 students to consolidate key A level topics and support their transition to degree study in maths or a related subject in the form of a free online course, Preparation for Higher Education.

Check out SUMS - Steps to University for Mathematical Students. It's a monthly web-magazine for all A level Mathematics students considering studying Mathematics at university. Each issue is packed full of support, resources and advice.

Explore the topics likely to be covered in the first year. The FMSP produced an example of a typical first year undergraduate module outline, with accompanying resources. These can be found in the FMSP Resources Archive.

Explore the maths in AS Further Mathematics, especially matrices and complex numbers.

If you are taking a gap year with the Year in Industry programme you can take an online course.

Try the questions in the University of Cambridge's pre-course workbook.

Suggested reading

How to Study for a Mathematics Degree by Lara Alcock (ISBN 978-0-19-966132-9) explains what to expect at university and offers useful study advice.

Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction by Timothy Gowers (ISBN 978-0192853615) explains the differences between university level maths and the maths learned at school.

Number: A Very Short Introduction by Peter M. Higgins (ISBN 978-0199584055) provides a comprehensive view of the idea of number

Why Study Mathematics? by Vicky Neale (ISBN 9781913019112) explains, in practical terms, the range and scope of maths at university level and where it can lead in terms of careers or further study. It's aimed at students, parents and teachers.

Popular mathematics books by authors such as Simon Singh and Ian Stewart.

The University of Cambridge's recommended reading list.

Titles suggested by NRICH

Articles in Plus Magazine.

The FMSP produced other materials to help prepare for maths and engineering degree courses. These can be found in FMSP Resources Archive.

This preparation will also be useful if you intend to take a Higher or Degree apprenticeship with a high level of mathematical content.

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What's next after AS/A level Mathematics - AMSP

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If you've taken AS or A level Mathematics, you'll have a wide range of options for further study and employment. Here's some information to help you consider them. You probably already know what direction you want to go in but, if not, the websites below might give you some ideas: Mathscareers provides information about careers that studying maths can lead to.

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This is the NRICH collection of materials to help you to prepare for university and to help you to appreciate how exciting and interesting advanced mathematics and its applications can be. You might have already chosen a course or might be thinking about which university subject would best suit your interests. You might even have been to university and want to see how mathematics works in a
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If you want to ask questions, share interesting math, or discuss videos, take a look at the 3blue1brown subreddit.

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Instead of funding these videos through sponsored ad reads at the end of each one, or separating out some behind a paywall, they're funded directly through viewer support.

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Mathematics with a distinct visual perspective. Linear algebra, calculus, neural networks, topology, and more.

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Something for A Level Maths and Computing Students

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Past papers to complete, with solutions

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A 60 minute, 25 multiple choice Challenge. It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency to make students think. The problems on the Junior Maths Challenge are accessible yet still challenge those with more experience. Register your school Purchase entries View past papers Time limit 60 minutes Price £13 for 10 entries Age group [...]

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Complete practice questions and mark them as you go. Filter by 'JMC' for the Junior maths challenge questions

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DrFrostMaths provides an online learning platform, teaching resources, videos and a bank of exam questions, all for free.

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Professor Marcus du Sautoy reveals the personalities behind the calculations and argues that maths is the driving force behind modern science.

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - A Brief History of Mathematics - Downloads

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Podcast downloads for A Brief History of Mathematics

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Maths videos and interviews on topics ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous… from historic discoveries to latest breakthroughs.

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Discover Mathigon, the Mathematical Playground. Learning mathematics has never been so interactive and fun!

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A website that helps you grasp the relative sizes of everything from tiny objects in the nanoworld to colossal objects in outer space.

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A substance which makes up muscle tissue and internal organs, a substance fundamental to life. The English name "protein" originates from the Greek word meaning "primary" and "important." By identifying the structure of a protein, the potential opens for the development of effective new drugs responsive to that protein. In addition, as the properties of protein vary minutely among individuals -- as is seen in fingerprints, if the structure is revealed, then a type of 'order-made medical care' may be achieved. Protein is a substance that constitutes life, and which holds the key to the secret of life.
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A substance which makes up muscle tissue and internal organs, a substance fundamental to life. The English name "protein" originates from the Greek word meaning "primary" and "important." By identifying the structure of a protein, the potential opens for the development of effective new drugs responsive to that protein.

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You will need to sit a MAT if you wnat to go to Oxford Uni to study Maths, Computer Science, or joint honours courses. The MAT is also used by Imperial College London and the University of Warwick.

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About the test

Why is there a test?
We can't interview all our applicants in the time available, so we shortlist around three applicants for every place to interview. To help us decide who to shortlist, we set the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT) which all applicants for Maths, Computer Science, or joint honours courses must take. There is no "pass" mark for the MAT; we use the information from the test, together with all the details of your UCAS application and information about school background to decide who to shortlist.
What does the MAT test?
The MAT aims to test the depth of mathematical understanding of a student in the fourth term of their A-levels (or equivalent) rather than a breadth of knowledge. It is set with the aim of being approachable by all students, including those without Further Mathematics A-level, and those from other educational systems (e.g. Baccalaureate and Scottish Highers).

The MAT syllabus is based on the first year of A level Maths, and a few topics from the fourth term of A level Maths which we think students will have covered by the time of the test.
How do I register?
You need to take the test at a registered test centre. Test centres (e.g. schools or colleges) can register here.
Can I take the TMUA instead?
No. The Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) is used by several universities, but is not used by Oxford. We recommend that you check the course pages of the other universities you plan to apply to.
Can I take STEP/ BMO/ IMO instead?
No.
Please note

No calculators, formula sheets or dictionaries are permitted during the test.

Further credit cannot be gained by attempting questions other than those appropriate to the degree applied for.

Test Information

Candidates should attempt five of the six questions, depending on the degree for which they are applying.

Mathematics / Mathematics & Statistics, Mathematics & Philosophy applicants should attempt questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Mathematics & Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Science & Philosophy applicants should attempt questions 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6

Question 1 is multiple choice, and contains 10 parts each worth 4 marks. Marks are given solely for the correct answers. Questions 2-6 are longer questions, each worth 15 marks, and candidates will need to show their working. Part marks are available for the longer questions.

Marking FAQs

How is the test marked?
The MAT is marked by University of Oxford graduate students. For the multiple-choice questions, there are no marks available for working out. For the long questions, our markers will look carefully at what you've written and give you an appropriate number of marks following an agreed mark scheme.
Do I get marks for working out?
Yes, on questions 2-6 there are marks for working out.
Do I have to use the method in the solutions document (or in the solutions video)?
No- if you follow the instructions in the question and you do correct mathematics, then you should get the marks. Provided you've followed the instructions in the question and it's clear what you're doing, you should get the marks.

Applying to Imperial and/or Warwick?

If you're applying to particular courses at the University of Warwick and/or Imperial College London, then you may be eligible to take the MAT. Here is some advice.

1. Instructions for Oxford take priority - if you're applying to an Oxford course and also to an Imperial or Warwick course, then you do the MAT questions for your Oxford course. If you're not applying to Oxford, you'll attempt questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

2. At registration, select the UCAS code for the Oxford course you're applying to, or select G100 if you're not applying to Oxford.

3. Make sure to tick the box/boxes to indicate that you're applying to Imperial and/or Warwick.

4. Imperial and/or Warwick will receive your MAT score automatically and securely. You don't need to do anything.

For more information from Imperial, see this page.

For more information from Warwick, see this page.

Key dates

29 September 2023: MAT registration deadline

19 October 2023: Test date

November 2023: Oxford shortlisting decisions sent to applicants.

January 2024: Final Oxford decisions sent to applicants. MAT scores sent to Oxford applicants automatically.

How to prepare for the MAT

The video contains advice about the MAT.

The MAT syllabus contains the mathematics that we expect you to know by the time of the test.

For practice resources, see the Oxford MAT Livestream.

You might also like the following resources to practice problem-solving;

The AMSP organises Problem Solving Matters, hosted at universities around the UK. This problem-solving course aims to help students prepare for university mathematics.

Next:

Our admissions tutors use MAT scores together with information from the UCAS application to decide who to shortlist for interview.

Please contact us for feedback and comments about this page. Last updated on 06 Oct 2023 13:24.

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A free online STEP Support Programme offered by the University of Cambridge to help university applicants develop their advanced mathematical problem-solving skills and prepare for STEP mathematics exams.

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This free online STEP Support Programme is offered by the University of Cambridge to help university applicants develop their advanced mathematical problem-solving skills and prepare for STEP mathematics exams.

What is STEP?

STEP is an additional mathematics examination, taken at the end of Year 13, which forms part of conditional offers to applicants for mathematics and some related degrees at Cambridge and some other universities.

STEP is designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics. Although demanding, preparing for STEP gives you a chance to engage with interesting, challenging mathematics, to stretch yourself and to develop the mathematical reasoning, independence and confidence needed in an undergraduate mathematics degree.

STEP Support Programme - free online resources

The STEP Support programme is designed to help university applicants develop their advanced problem-solving skills and prepare for sitting STEP Mathematics examinations. The programme is developed by the Faculty of Mathematics and NRICH. It consists of online modules for individual additional study, along with hints and full solutions.
The resources are free and open to everyone.
The Foundation modules provide a structured introduction to solving STEP problems. The modules also introduce mathematical ideas beyond the syllabus and include supportive self evaluation materials. They are designed to be studied weekly over about 6 months. If you are planning to take STEP 2 and 3 at the end of Year 13, we recommend you start studying the Foundation modules in Year 12. They are also useful for Year 13 students who want to take STEP 1.

The and modules assume that you have already worked through the foundation modules. We recommend that you start these in Year 13 (ideally you would start working on the STEP 2 modules soon after the beginning of Year 13, and the STEP 3 modules around January of Year 13).

If you have any questions about the assignments, or STEP in general, or feedback about our resources you can email us at step@maths.org, or contact us via twitter @stepsupportcam.

Please see here for more detailed advice on how to use the STEP Support Programme.

Additional supporting material

These resources complement the STEP Support Programme and are designed to help you develop your advanced problem solving skills and mathematical thinking.

STEP questions with solutions at Underground Mathematics

Advanced Problems in Mathematics book

The STEP Support Programme is developed by NRICH, part of the University of Cambridge's Millennium Mathematics Project - maths.org, on behalf of the Faculty of Mathematics. (c) University of Cambridge. Email us: step@maths.org.

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Support from Warwick University: how to prepare, past paper walkthroughs and worked solutions, and a sample test.

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Cambridge Reading List for studying Maths

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Alex Bellos weekly Monday puzzles from The Guardian

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Alex Bellos writes about mathematics and is the author of the puzzle book Can You Solve My Problems?

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Southampton University's Annual Cipher Challenge

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The School of Mathematical Sciences presents the 19th National Cipher Challenge

In the lead up to WWII the British intelligence services were flooded with reports of Nazi spies and sympathisers. With war fast approaching and limited resources the task of vetting all these reports was passed to a fledgling security organisation known as BOSS. As a new recruit you are given the job of decoding the secret messages that will expose the enemy agents. It is a race against time and your country needs you ...

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THIS WAS THE FIRST BOSS PUZZLE THIS YEAR WITH A BOSS RATING OF 4. Maybe you found it easier than Harry, and if so, hat tip to you! Either way, we hope you enjoyed it! In the completed puzzle the numbers 0 through 9 appear in each of the top six rows of the grid so that they give the column sums at the bottom and no number appears in twice in adjacent cells, including diagonal adjacency.

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ANOTHER GREAT GRID PUZZLE FROM OUR GUEST PUZZLEMASTER THE LETTER WRIGGLER, whose identity, like those of all our officers and agents, is a closely guarded secret. TLW first became interested in ciphers after reading Simon Singh's The Code Book in 1998. He found the now NCC web page way back in the early 2000's and has enjoyed every years session since, but until 2019 he remained a 'lurker' never registering (because it was for schools only and did not think [...]

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