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UK Maths Challenge (UKMC) -
Intermediate is for students aged 13-16
These intermediate UKMC past papers are aimed for students in school years 9, 10 & 11. These papers are designed to cultivate interest in mathematics and a love of problem solving. All papers are produced by the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT), a registered charity. In this challenge students are required to apply mathematical reasoning, along side basic mathematical techniques to answer 25 multiple-choice questions only. Duration: 60 minutes.
Scoring
Question:1 - 15 you will recieve 5 marks per correct answer.
BUT, lose 1 mark for every incorrect answer.
Question:16 - 25 you will recieve 6 marks per correct answer.
BUT, lose 2 marks for every incorrect answer.
Awards
All students recieve a certificate of participation. The top performers are awarded either a bronze, silver or gold certificate. Several thousand of the highest scoring UK students, are invited to take part in a second multiple choice competition called the Pink Kangaroo (if the student is in year 10 & 11) or grey kangeroo (the student was in year 9 or lower). Entry to this challenge is strictly by invitation by UKMT only.
I DO NOT provide support/tutoring for
UKMT challenges.
The Most Recent Intermediate Past Papers
Intermediate Maths Challenge Grade Boundaries
| Year | Bronze | Silver | Gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 40 | 55 | 73 |
| 2001 | 32 | 43 | 57 |
| 2002 | 53 | 62 | 72 |
| 2003 | 46 | 58 | 74 |
| 2004 | 40 | 51 | 68 |
| 2005 | 40 | 50 | 65 |
| 2006 | 46 | 58 | 72 |
| 2007 | 50 | 63 | 78 |
| 2008 | 42 | 54 | 70 |
| 2009 | 39 | 51 | 66 |
| 2010 | 45 | 56 | 70 |
| 2011 | 47 | 59 | 78 |
| 2012 | 50 | 62 | 77 |
| 2013 | 47 | 59 | 74 |
| 2014 | 42 | 55 | 72 |
| 2015 | 37 | 49 | 64 |
| 2016 | 40 | 50 | 62 |
| 2017 | 47 | 61 | 78 |
| 2018 | 48 | 59 | 73 |
| 2019 | 43 | 55 | 71 |
| 2020 | 60 | 72 | 89 |
| 2021 | 55 | 68 | 86 |
| 2022 | 50 | 65 | 81 |
| 2023 | 42 | 55 | 71 |
| 2024 | 47 | 61 | 77 |
Nrich Maths website for Problem Solving Practice At Home
A range of thought provoking and enriching mathematical activities and articles produced by Cambridge University.
A bank of free aware winning online mathematical activities for learners aged 11-18. Ideal problem solving activities for students to work on independently at home.
A collections of articles about mathematics designed for students interested in mathematics.
Dr Kevin Olding from Mathsaurus, provides excellent resources to help students prepare for the UKMT challenges.
Disclaimer: Sharon works hard to ensure that she delivers her very best teaching to all of her tutees. However, examination results and success cannot be guaranteed as they are dependent on multiple factors.
