UKMT: Past papers, Information & grade boundaries

What is the UK maths challenge?

This is a yearly maths competition produced by the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT), a registered charity affiliated with The University of Leeds.  These competitions are designed to stimulate and cultivate interest in mathematics and a love of solving problems.  In these challenges, students answer multiple-choice questions that require the application of mathematical reasoning and problem solving.

How many challenges are there?

The UKMT produce three age related challenges. The junior UKMT challenge (school year 7 & 8), intermediate UKMT challenge (school year 9, 10 & 11) and senior UKMT challenge (school year 12 & 13). 

How do you enter the competition?

All entrys to these competitions are submitted via a student's school, provided the school is a registered UKMT centre. So your school will enter you into the competition, you cannot enter the competition yourself.

Awards

All students recieve a certificate of participation. Students reaching past a specified threshold/grade boundary are awarded either a bronze, silver or gold certificate. Grade boundaries can fluxuate slighly from year to year.

Can I look at the past challenge papers?

In short, yes. Below are links to grade boundaries and question papers from past JUNIOR & INTERMEDIATE challenges only and a link to UKMT's own website.