The challenges are multiple choice papers containing 25 problems which are designed to interest, challenge and encourage large numbers of students. The emphasis is on enjoyment, and success is gauged by the amount of discussion that each paper provokes after the competition. The UK Junior Mathematical Challenge is a one-hour paper for Y8 or below in England and Wales, S2 or below in Scotland and Y9 or below in Northern Ireland. The UK Intermediate Mathematical Challenge is a one-hour paper for Y11 or below in England and Wales, S4 or below in Scotland and Y12 or below in Northern Ireland. The UK Senior Mathematical Challenge is a 90 minute paper for Y13 or below in England and Wales, S6 or below in Scotland and Y14 or below in Northern Ireland.
Entry is by school or college.
The UKMT is keen to welcome all newcomers to the challenges and aims to provide a valued service for all schools and colleges throughout the country. So please give serious thought to providing this extra stimulus for most of your students if your school or college is not participating. The British Mathematical Olympiad for those in Years 12 and 13. The UKMT was established in 1996 as an independent charitable organisation to bring under one umbrella a number of existing competitions organised by the British Mathematical Olympiad Committee, the Mathematical Association and the UK Mathematics Foundation, directed by Dr Tony Gardiner. For other uses, including electronic redistribution, please contact us.