Preparing for the test

Preparing for the Test of Mathematics for University Admission

The focus of the Test of Mathematics for University Admission is on mathematical thinking.

It uses mathematics you will have already learned in your school studies, so there is no need to take a preparation course or to do much preparation beyond familiarising yourself with the test format and style of questions. We recommend that you read the test specification and notes on Logic and Proof and answer the question papers below under timed test conditions.

Test specifications

Test of Mathematics for University Admission test specification
Test of Mathematics for University Admission notes on Logic and Proof (enhanced test specification)

Practice papers

Test of Mathematics for University Admission specimen paper – Paper 1
Test of Mathematics for University Admission specimen paper – Paper 2
Test of Mathematics for University Admission specimen papers answer keys

Test of Mathematics for University Admission practice paper – Paper 1
Test of Mathematics for University Admission practice paper – Paper 1 answer sheet
Test of Mathematics for University Admission practice paper – Paper 2
Test of Mathematics for University Admission practice paper – Paper 2 answer sheet
Test of Mathematics for University Admission practice papers answer keys

Please note, the practice papers above were the 2016 test papers, but the timing allowed for each section has been changed to 75 minutes.

Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2017 – Paper 1
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2017 – Paper 1 answer sheet
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2017 – Paper 2
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2017 – Paper 2 answer sheet
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2017 papers answer keys

Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2018 – Paper 1
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2018 – Paper 1 answer sheet
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2018 – Paper 2
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2018 – Paper 2 answer sheet
Test of Mathematics for University Admission 2018 papers answer keys

Introduction to the Test of Mathematics for University Admission

This presentation provides information about the Test of Mathematics for University Admission and advice on how to approach the test.

Our presenter Julian also works through some sample questions. You may find it helpful to download the questions before watching the presentation.