Chapter XL The Mathematical Tripos.

Medieval Course of Studies: Acts . The Eenaissance at Cambridge
Eise of a Mathematical School Subject-Matter of Acts at different periods
Degree Lists
Oral Examinations always possible .
Public Oral Examinations become customary, 1710-30
Additional work of Moderators. Stipends raised, 1731
Facilitates arrangement in order of merit Scheme of Examination in 1750
Eight of M.A.s to take part in it Scheme of Examination in 1763 >/Foundation of Smith's Prizes, 1768 Introduction of a Written Examination, circ. 1770 Description of the Examination in 177*2. Scheme of Examination introduced in 1779
System of Brackets Problem Paper in 1786 .... Description of the Examination in 1791
The Poll Part of the Examination A Pass Standard introduced . Problem Papers from 1802 onwards Description of the Examination in 1802. Scheme of Reading in 1806 Changes introduced in 1808 . Description of the Examination in 1816. Introduction of Analytical Notation Description of the Examination in 1820 and 1823 Alterations in Schemes of Study, 1824 Scheme of Examination in 1827 Scheme of Examination in 1833
All the papers marked . Scheme of Examination in 1839 Scheme of Examination in 1848 Creation of a Board of Mathematical Studies Scheme of Examiualion in 1873
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Scheme of Examination in 1882, 1883 . . . .
Fall in number of Students reading Matbematics Scheme of Examination introduced in 1908 . Origin of term Tripos .......
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