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May Half-Term 2026 Live Maths Courses: Your Complete Guide The Junior Kangaroo and Junior Mathematical Olympiad take place on 9th June, making May half-term the ideal time for focused preparation. We’re running intensive courses all week for ages 11-13, plus IGCSE revision for ages 14-16. All courses are taught live by me (Kevin), with lessonContinue reading “May Half-Term 2026 Mathematics Courses: Your Complete Guide”

2026 Maths Challenge Questions The current year often appears in maths challenge questions, so below you can download a free worksheet with my original questions involving the number 2026, along with free video solutions! Download the worksheet Send me the worksheet! You will also be added to the Mathsaurus mailing list. We respect your privacy.Continue reading “2026 Maths Challenge Questions”

December Holiday Mathematics Courses 2025: Your Complete Guide Our Christmas holiday courses, running from 29 December 2025 – 2 January 2026, offer a unique opportunity for intensive mathematical development. While others take a complete break from learning, your child can make significant progress during this focused period. Whether they’re building on October’s foundations, preparing forContinue reading “December Holiday Mathematics Courses: Your Complete Guide”

Breaking Down the Numbers: UKMT Senior Maths Challenge 2025 Boundaries Revealed! The certificate boundaries for the Senior Maths Challenge (SMC) 2025 have officially been released! The boundaries were published on 21st October, 12 days after the SMC took place this year. This year saw a record number of students taking part in the SMC, withContinue reading “UKMT Senior Maths Challenge 2025 Boundaries Announced!”

October Half-Term Mathematics Courses: Your Complete Guide The October half-term (27-31 October 2025) presents a perfect opportunity for mathematical development. Whether your child is preparing for the Primary Maths Challenge in November, building foundations for the Junior or Intermediate Challenges in the new year, or simply looking to strengthen their problem-solving skills, we’ve designed fiveContinue reading “October Half-Term Mathematics Courses: Your Complete Guide”

Junior Maths Challenge 2025 Grade Boundaries Released We’re excited to share that the UKMT has released the grade boundaries for the 2025 Junior Maths Challenge that took place on May 1st. These were released on Monday 12th May, so an impressively efficient turnaround from the UKMT as usual in recent years! 2025 JMC Grade BoundariesContinue reading “Junior Maths Challenge 2025 Grade Boundaries Released”

Major Changes to UKMT Junior Kangaroo and Olympiad Competitions for 2025 The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) has announced significant changes to its Junior mathematical competitions for 2025. These changes will affect how students prepare for and participate in the Junior Mathematical Olympiad (JMO) and Junior Kangaroo competitions, both scheduled for June 10th, 2025. JuniorContinue reading “Major Changes to UKMT Junior Kangaroo and Olympiad Competitions for 2025”

How to Study Maths the Smart Way If your child is working hard at maths but not seeing the progress they want, or if you’re a student who feels like you’re doing all the right things but still getting stuck, you’re not alone. Most students are taught to approach maths by memorising methods, taking notesContinue reading “How to Study Maths the Smart Way”

Practising for the UKMT Junior, Intermediate or Senior Maths Challenge? Our free answer-checking tool instantly marks your past paper answers, shows if you would have earned Bronze, Silver or Gold, and tells you if you qualify for Kangaroo or Olympiad rounds.
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UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge 2025 Certificate Boundaries The Intermediate Maths Challenge certificate boundaries have just been released – I’ve filmed a YouTube video here talking about them and comparing them to last year’s grade boundaries. How do I find out my score? Many students remember what they put for the answers and then check theContinue reading “UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge 2025 Certificate Boundaries”