We are excited to welcome Year 12 girls to join us online and develop your problem-solving skills!

Maths is a powerful tool when you’re tackling real-world problems. In this series of eight online workshops, you’ll build an understanding of different problem-solving techniques, and use them to tackle a range of problems. This programme will help you see maths in a different way, expanding your knowledge of maths and its applications beyond the boundaries of the school curriculum.

Have you ever thought about taking maths to the next level? Studying maths can lead to a wide range of interesting and rewarding careers. This programme will also show what maths can be like at university – and it might not be quite what you expect! We’ll also be sharing top tips on how to choose a course and make a strong application.

All of this will be in a welcoming and supportive online environment, led by staff from King’s College London who are experts in maths education.

Programme detail

‘How to think like a Mathematician’ is an online-only programme, running on Mondays and Thursdays in March, from 17:30-18:45. Sessions are on:

• Mon 2, Thu 5, Mon 9, Thu 12, Mon 16, Thu 19, Mon 23, Thu 26 March

At each session you will be introduced to a mathematical topic, and what skills we’ll be using, before getting stuck into solving some problems! We’ll guide you through what you need to know to solve the problems and give you time to work things out under your own speed, with support on hand if you get stuck. These sessions will be interactive, with all participants working through the same problems at the same time, with session leaders online to assist and provide guidance as you work.

Topics covered in the sessions will include pure maths, mechanics, probability, statistics and more. Two sessions will also focus on mathematics at university, including a Q&A with current mathematics students as well as guidance on applying and tips on writing a strong application.

We expect you to attend all eight sessions of the programme. Participants who attend at least six of the sessions will be eligible for a digital certificate of completion for the programme. Sessions will be recorded so you can catch up if you miss one.

The programme is completely free, but to take part, you’ll need to have a device that you can use to join an online webinar, such as a laptop or tablet (ideal) or a phone. You will need pen/pencil, paper and a calculator to hand for solving the problems, but you don’t need any technical equipment or software.

 

Who can apply

This programme is for female students currently in Year 12, who are studying A-Level Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. Applications from students who are not studying Further Maths are strongly encouraged.

We hope to be able to accept everyone who wants to take part, but if the programme is oversubscribed, we will select participants based on the following criteria:

• You are at a UK state-funded, non-selective school / college.
• Your home postcode identifies you as socio-economically disadvantaged by the ACORN measure.

 

How to apply

You can apply for a place on ‘How to think like a Mathematician’ by  filling out this registration form.

Applications will close at 23:59 on Thursday 26 February 2026. We will notify successful applicants and share joining information on Friday 27 February 2026.

 For more information, please contact:  nmes-outreach@kcl.ac.uk