Encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought,
and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems.
The problems on the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge are designed to make students think.
Most are accessible, yet still challenge those with more experience.
Register Now!
Entry close date: 24th January 2025
Challenge date and time:
7:00-8:00 pm, 30 Jan 2025
* Fees for the Challenge are $50 per student.
BANK: ANZ
Name of Account: Pinnacle Education Group
Account: 06-0241-0684634-00
Please make payment with the students 'full name + UKIMC ' 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).
Challenge format: 60-minute, multiple-choice paper
Eligible year groups: Year 9-11
Calculators are NOT permitted.
Exam Format: Remote Paper-based (needs scanning)
Please note: If you registered after the deadline, the fees will be doubled.
PGA reserves the right to interpret all competition and course arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the eligibility requirements?
Eligible age groups: Year 11 or below (NZ Year 9-11)
2. How can students access the Challenge?
Please note, the exam format for all the UKMT competitions has changed to remote paper-based, which requires the scanning of the answer sheets.
3. How are the scoring rules?
The scoring rules for the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge are as follows: 5 marks are awarded for each correct answer to questions 1 - 15 6 marks are awarded for each correct answer to questions 16 - 25 Each incorrect answer to questions 16 - 20 loses 1 mark Each incorrect answer to questions 21 - 25 loses 2 marks Answers left blank will be marked as 0
4. How are students awarded?
To recognize the highest performers in the Challenge, we award the top-scoring 50% of participants Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in the ratio 3:2:1. Students that are ‘Best in Year’ or ‘Best in School’ will also receive a badge to denote this on their certificates. Students not amongst the high scorers will receive a Certificate of Participation.