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Is VWO Math-A (Wiskunde A) an entry requirement for the degree program you wish to pursue? Our mathematics courses support anyone needing mathematics in order to enroll in a Higher Education Institution in the Netherlands
Boswell-Bèta offers:
- Many contact hours
- Inspiring and experienced teachers
- Extra support in Study Lab
- Junior-teachers from Utrecht University
- A nice venue at Utrecht Science Park
- More than 40 years of experience in access courses and exams
Our course covers the Dutch VWO programme in Mathematics A required to enroll in various HE institutes in the Netherlands.
Courses
VWO Mathematics A will be offered as an intensive course in the Spring (April-May), Summer (June-July and July-Aug) and Fall (October-December).
Courses have four to five classes a week (total: 20 hours / week)
Topics:
The course will prepare you for the VWO Mathematics A exam. You can consult the contents of the exam here.
Topics include:
- descriptive statistics
- combinatorics and probability
- probability distributions
- hypothesis testing
- functions and graphs
- manipulating formulas
- exponential and logarithmic functions
- periodic functions
- sequences
- differentiation
Keep in mind that each contact hour requires one hour of homework (preparation and practice).
Course structure
Work method
Lessons usually start with an explanation of the theory, after which you will work on exercises with the help of the teacher or an assistant.
Study hours and commitment
About 110 contact hours and 110 hours of self-study.
Student commitment
Active participation during the classes, making homework and preparation at home of the theory of the next class.
Study Lab
Next to the regular class hours, you are welcome to join Study Lab.
Study Lab is the place where you can self-study and/or ask additional questions. Minimal one lecturer will be available during Study Lab.
Study Lab gives you the opportunity to have theory explained again, e.g. when you have missed a class session, or help you with additional exercises and obtaining tips of how to approach problems.
Course materials
- Textbook: included in the course
- Protractor
- Graphing calculator from the following list:
Texas Instruments:
- 84 Plus T, min. OS 5.1
- 84 Plus CE-T, min. OS 5.1.5
- Nspire CX, without CAS
Casio:
- fx-9860GII, (SD) with exam setting: OS 2.0.7 or higher
- fx-CG50
- fx-CG20, with exam setting: OS 2.0.1 or higher
Hewlett-Packard:
Entry Knowledge
Sufficient basic knowledge of mathematics is an important ingredient for success.
Basic mathematical skills consist of:
- The number line
- Calculations with fractions
- Calculations with exponents
- Basic Algebra
- Linear equations
Eliminate deficiencies before starting a course. You can use this self-test to see if you entrance skills are sufficient.
If you need to refresh your basic math skills it is possible to start with a preliminary math course in the weeks before the full VWO course. More information can be found here.
If in doubt contact the math department.
Exam
The James Boswell Exam will provide you entrance to a Dutch Institution of higher education. Registration for this exam is required.
Always ask the study advisor of the institution/university about the validity of the James Boswell certificate!
For several studies exams in Dutch are required. In that case, follow our course(s) in Dutch e.g. together with a Dutch language course (NT2).
Questions
If you have any questions about contents or admission to the course, please contact us for more information.
Attention: fulfill your registration in due time. Two weeks before the start of a course Boswell-Beta will decide upon whether the course will actually take place. A course will only take place with a sufficient number of participants.
