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Below you will find the most Frequently Asked Questions about preparing for and participating in the mathematics deficiency courses. Is your question not listed? Send an email to wiskundecursussen-science@uva.nl.
To check whether your prior knowledge is sufficient or whether you need to update the prior knowledge through self-study, we recommend that you complete the exercises listed in the Prior Knowledge Mathematics A or Mathematics B learning environments below. If you have mastered this material and can complete the exercises correctly, you can assume that you have sufficient mathematical skills to start the Mathematics e-course.
Many programs accept the certificate that can be obtained from the mathematics courses at the KdVI. To verify this, please refer to the entry requirements of the program you wish to enroll. If the certificate of the KdVI is not listed there, please contact the program's advisor to confirm whether our certificate is accepted.
The Autumn e-course and Winter e-course have been developed in such a way that you can do it alongside your work or school. The study load is at least 12 hours per week and we recommend spreading the study load over the week. Don't underestimate this, and stick to the weekly schedule. If you start to lag behind, it is very difficult to catch up and pass the exam.
No calculator is allowed during the mathematics exam. The exam is composed and guaranteed by the Korteweg-de Vries Institute of Mathematics of the University of Amsterdam. The exam focuses on algebraic skills of the candidate; therefore a calculator is not required.
Additional information for the Mathematics A exam: In the exercise material of Mathematics A, it can occur that very large or more complex numbers are used. For example, this is the case with some exercises in the subject of rows and series. In this way, the candidate will be able to factor more complicated numbers into prime factors than will be required at the exam.
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