The UKMT Maths Challenges are national competitions designed to develop mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills among students across the UK. Run at Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels, they encourage learners to tackle non-routine questions that test logic, creativity, and perseverance. Participants complete a timed multiple-choice paper, with high scorers receiving bronze, silver, or gold certificates. Top achievers progress to follow-on rounds such as the Kangaroo and Olympiad competitions. Widely respected by schools and universities, the challenges help build confidence, resilience, and a genuine enjoyment of mathematics, offering students an engaging opportunity to explore problem-solving at a deeper level.

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MATHS CHALLENGE COURSES

Junior maths challenge

Years 7-8 (Age 11-13) Discover the Junior Maths Challenge and help students develop powerful problem-solving skills through fun, thought-provoking maths questions.
 

Intermediate maths challenge

Years 11 or below (Age 13-16)
Explore the Intermediate Maths Challenge—stimulating problems that strengthen reasoning, resilience, and mathematical creativity in secondary students.

senior maths challenge

Years 13 or below (Age 16-18) Explore the Senior Maths Challenge—advanced problems that stretch analytical thinking and prepare students for higher-level mathematical study.