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STEP Support Programme

Number theory

15-S3-Q5

Proof by contradiction, irrationality of square root 2, rational, C1.

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[STEP III 2015 Question 5 (Pure)]

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15-S1-Q8

Sum, divisibility, series, proof, C1.

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[STEP I 2015 Question 8 (Pure)]

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14-S1-Q1

Difference of squares, odd, even, C1.

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[STEP I 2014 Question 1 (Pure)]

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13-S3-Q5

Coprime, powers of prime, rational, C1.

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[STEP III 2013 Question 5 (Pure)]

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13-S2-Q7

Integer solutions to equations, prime, C1.

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[STEP II 2013 Question 7 (Pure)]

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11-S3-Q2

Polynomial, common factor, irrational, nth root, cubic equations.

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[STEP III 2011 Question 2 (Pure)]

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11-S2-Q2

Perfect squres, cubes, solution to equations, C1.

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[STEP II 2011 Question 2 (Pure)]

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11-S1-Q8

Cubes and squares, inequality, integer solution to equations, C1.

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[STEP I 2011 Question 8 (Pure)]

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10-S1-Q8

Divisibility, integer solution to equations, C1.

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[STEP I 2010 Question 8 (Pure)]

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09-S1-Q1

Proper factor, integer, prime factors, C1.

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[STEP I 2009 Question 1 (Pure)]

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Useful Links

Underground Mathematics: Selected worked STEP questions

STEP Question database

University of Cambridge Mathematics Faculty: What do we look for?

University of Cambridge Mathematics Faculty: Information about STEP

University of Cambridge Admissions Office: Undergraduate course information for Mathematics

Stephen Siklos' "Advanced Problems in Mathematics" book (external link)

MEI: Worked solutions to STEP questions (external link)

OCR: Exam board information about STEP (external link)

AMSP (Advanced Maths Support programme): Support for University Admission Tests (external link)