Our Year 9-11 mathematicians recently took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge – a 60-minute, multiple-choice competition aimed at students across the UK. Run by the UK Mathematics Trust, it encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using basic mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems.

The competition recognises the highest performers in the Challenge, with awards to the top scoring 40% of participants Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates in the ratio 3:2:1.

In addition, 1500 of the very highest performers are invited to take part in either the Cayley, Hamilton or Maclaurin Olympiad (depending on their school year) and around 8000 to take part in either the Grey or Pink Kangaroo (depending on their school year).

2021 Award Mark Thresholds

Gold 86+, Silver 68+, Bronze 55+    (All years)

Yrs 10&11: Pink Kangaroo 86+; Yr9 and below: Grey Kangaroo 68+    Kangaroos are UK only

Yr11: Maclaurin Olympiad 118+; Yr10: Hamilton Olympiad 110+; Yr9 and below: Cayley Olympiad 100+

This year, there were 15 certificates awarded to NHEHS Year 9 students. Ariana G achieved the highest mark in school and qualified for the Cayley Olympiad, while three other students qualified for the Grey Kangaroo – Daria G, Nirupama K and Amanda C. 

In Year 10, 20 certificates were awarded, with Tara A-H qualifying for Pink Kangaroo.

In year 11, 28 students received certificates with Alice J qualifying for Pink Kangaroo. 

Congratulations to all girls who took part!

If you would like to try out some of this year’s Challenge questions, do follow the link to the United Kingdom Mathematical Trust (UKMT) and its challenges can be found here.