What is PMC?
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The Primary Mathematics Challenge is aimed at pupils aged 9 - 11.
The PMC paper has 25 questions. 20 of these are multiple choice. The questions are graded; starting with easy ones and graduating to harder questions. The final five require an answer where no choices are given.
Challenge date and time:
9 Nov 2023 (NZ time)
Closing date of registering: 26 October 2023
Fees for the PMC (first round) is $30 per student.
Eligible year groups: Year 4-6 (aged 9-11)
Exam: Online
Calculators are NOT permitted.
BANK: ANZ
Name of Account: Pinnacle Education Group
Account: 06-0241-0684634-00
Please make payment with the students 'full name + PMC ' as reference.
⚠️ Please note that any fees and payments made are non-refundable.
⚠️ Before you make any payment, make sure you read through the refund policy on our website to avoid misunderstandings.
(Terms and conditions apply).
Please note: If you registered after the deadline, the fees will be doubled.
What will I get?
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45 minutes to answer the questions
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the chance to take part in a national challenge
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10 easy questions to start with
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certificates presented by PGA
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high-scoring pupils will be invited to take part in the PMC Bonus Round
Bonus Round
($40 per student)
The Bonus Round will be taken between 5th – 9th February 2024.
The Bonus Round is an invite-only opportunity for those pupils who did well in the first round, to extend and challenge their maths skills.
The Paper is set out in a similar format to the November challenge paper with 25 questions and 45 minutes to do them in.
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Pupils can take part in the Bonus Round Challenge online.
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The boundary to take part in the Bonus Round will be set in November after the November Challenge has taken place.
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The qualifying pupils will be sent the Bonus Round paper in January.
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All bonus round participants receive a certificate for taking part. You can win a gold, silver or bronze lapel badges and certificates.
Challenge date: 9 Nov 2023