Multiplication algorithm with integers

Evaluate pi / (2r+s) given values for r and s (r>0, s positive or negative)

evaluate sqrt(x/z) where x and z are random positive decimals.

a) Multiplying decimals with a single non-zero digit. Students are told to preserve the number of decimal places (from the question to the answer). 

b) Multiplying decimals requiring the multiplication algorithm. 

Compute P = 3/(QR) given values for Q and R.

Add two algebraic fractions with coprime denominators. Part of HELM Book 1.4.3.

Given an equation with variable x in the power on two different bases, students must solve for x. Hints are included in the question to aid the student as needed.

Given an equation with log terms added together, the student must solve for x. Hints are included in the question to aid the student as needed.

Given an equation with log terms added together, the student must solve for x. Hints are included in the question to aid the student as needed.

Two known forces, and a third with known magnitude act on a rigid body.  Apply $\Sigma M = 0$ about a pin restraint to determine the direction of the third force.  The problem has two valid answers.

This uses an embedded Geogebra graph of a sine curve $y=a\sin (bx+c)+d$  with random coefficients set by NUMBAS.

Replace two forces with a equivalent force-couple system at a specified point.

Simplify (a) a fully-factorised fraction with common factors, and (b) a fraction where the numerator is a product and the denominator a sum sharing the same variables (that cannot be simplified). The variables are randomised. Part of HELM book 1.4

Simplify an algebraic fraction that is fully factorised with common factors between the numerator and denominator, and one of the variables has a larger index on the denominator. Part of HELM Book 1.4

This question shows how to display a plot generated in matplotlib from code written by the student.

The statement contains two blank geogebra applets: one with the computer algebra view, which can be used as a calculator, and the other with algebra and geometry views.

There are custom functions which set the perspective of a geogebra applet and show the toolbar or algebra input line. These will probably be included in the geogebra extension eventually.

The statement contains two blank geogebra applets: one with the computer algebra view, which can be used as a calculator, and the other with algebra and geometry views.

There are custom functions which set the perspective of a geogebra applet and show the toolbar or algebra input line. These will probably be included in the geogebra extension eventually.

A block of given mass is sliding down the plane, with given acceleration or a given coeff-of-friction. Find the normal reaction force, the parallel force and the missing value of a and mu.

A measurement is performed multiple times for the same object, the student will

• calculate the mean result
• calculate the standard error on the mean 
• write the mean±error to the correct precision as defined by the error written to 1 significant figure 

Advice is provided including on performing the calculations in Python or spreedsheets together with further reading. 

A straightforward test of encrypting and decrypting an eight-letter message with the Vigenère Cipher using a four-letter key.  Message letters are generated uniformly at random from the English alphabet, as are the key letters.  Students are expected to be able to map English letters onto elements of $\mathbb{Z}_{26}$ in the usual order.

A straightforward test of encrypting and decrypting an eight-bit message with the Vernam Cipher.  The message and the key are uniform and independently generated eight-bit strings.

A straightforward test of encrypting and decrypting an eight-letter message with the Substitution Cipher.  Message letters are generated uniformly at random from the English alphabet and the key is a uniformly chosen random permutation of the alphabet.  Students are expected to be able to map English letters onto elements of $\mathbb{Z}_{26}$ in the usual order.

A straightforward test of encrypting and decrypting an eight-letter message with the Caesar Cipher.  Message letters are generated uniformly at random from the English alphabet, as is the key.  Students are expected to be able to map English letters onto elements of $\mathbb{Z}_{26}$ in the usual order.

Two ordered data sets, each with 10 numbers. Find the sample standard deviation for each and for their sum.

DCS 2023 Maths Entrance Test to be used September 2023

1.5 hours with 3 randomised questions from each of these groups:

• Notation and Algebra
• Calculus - Differentiation
• Calculus - Integration
• Trigonometry

More difficult trigonometric equations with radians

Calculation of max design capacities of reinforced concrete beams with and without shear links

This question asks students to solve a discrete logarithm problem with Pollard's rho algorithm as exposed in the book "introduction to cryptography with open source software" by McAndrew.

Solving a pair of linear simultaneous equations with integer solutions.

The purpose of this question is to ask students to decrypt a message encrypted with a Hill cipher.