Competition Format

groups Age Groups & Levels

Students participate in one of four age groups, based on their age at the start of the 2025–2026 academic year:

Each age group receives its own contest paper, tailored to the developmental level of that group. This ensures fairness and prevents older students from taking a paper intended for younger participants.

quiz Contest Structure

Each contest paper includes:

• check_circle Creative, non-routine mathematical problems
• check_circle A mix of multiple-choice and short-answer questions
• check_circle Problems that encourage logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and mathematical creativity

The contest is designed to be engaging rather than intimidating, helping students enjoy mathematics beyond the classroom.

schedule Duration & Administration

• check_circle The contest is administered during an official testing window.
• check_circle Schools conduct the contest on-site, supervised by teachers.
• check_circle Individual participants (when school participation is not possible) take the contest online, supervised by a parent acting as the Team Leader.

domain School Participation Format

Schools may register up to four groups, one for each age category. For each group:

• arrow_forward A teacher is assigned to supervise and manage up to 25 students.
• arrow_forward One teacher from the school is designated as the Team Leader, who manages credentials and coordinates with the contest organisers.
• arrow_forward All teachers share access to a common portal space for downloading contest papers, instructions, and materials.

laptop Online Participation (Individual Students)

If a school is not participating:

• arrow_forward Students may join the online version of the contest.
• arrow_forward Parents act as the Team Leader and administer the contest at home or another quiet location.
• arrow_forward Students receive their raw score, but online participation does not qualify for official awards.

emoji_events Results & Recognition

• check_circle Schools receive results through the Team Leaders Portal.
• check_circle Students receive certificates and feedback depending on their participation category.
• check_circle Online participants receive their raw score for personal enrichment.