What is UKJMC?
The UKMT (the host) runs a series of mathematics challenges to encourage child's interest in mathematics and develop their skills in schools. The three main challenges are:
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Junior Mathematical Challenge (NZ year 8 and below)
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🔗 Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (NZ year 11 and below)
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Senior Mathematical Challenge
It encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems.
The problems on the Junior Mathematical Challenge are designed to make students think. Most are accessible, yet still challenge those with more experience.
Eligible year groups: Year 8 and below
Exam Format: Remote Paper-based
Calculators are NOT permitted.
PGA reserves the right to interpret all competition and course arrangements.
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Competition format
The Junior Mathematical Challenge is a 60-minute, multiple-choice Challenge.
Topics covered (but not limited to)
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3D Shapes
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Angles
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Averages
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Circles
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Combinations & Probability
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Equations
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Fractions
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Geometry
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Indices & Surds
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Logic
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Numberwork
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Percentages
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Prime Numbers
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Proof
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Ratio
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Trigonometry
Scoring
Scoring rules for the Junior Mathematical Challenge are as follows:
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5 marks are awarded for each correct answer to questions 1 - 15
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6 marks are awarded for each correct answer to questions 16 - 25
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In the Junior Mathematical Challenge you will NOT lose marks for getting questions wrong
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Answers left blank will be marked as 0
Awards
Top-scoring 50% of participants receive Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in the ratio 3:2:1 ;
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Students that are 'Best in Year' or 'Best in School' will also receive a badge to denote this on their certificates; All paticipant will receive a certificate;
Invite around 1,200 of the highest performers to participate in the Junior Olympiad.
The 2023 award thresholds were:
Gold 91+, Silver 73+, Bronze 54+, Junior Mathematical Olympiad 125+
