IMC Advanced 2: Shape & Space
Master geometry at competition level to confidently reach Gold certificate scores and qualify for follow-on rounds.
About This Course
An in-depth exploration of geometry and spatial reasoning at the level needed for Gold certificates and Kangaroo/Olympiad qualification.
What you’ll learn:
š Advanced Geometry Circle theorems, angle chasing in complex diagrams, properties of polygons, and the geometric insights that unlock Gold-level problems.
š Area and Perimeter Challenges Sophisticated problems involving composite shapes, optimisation, and the creative approaches needed when standard formulas aren’t enough.
šŗ Pythagoras and Trigonometry Beyond basic applications – using Pythagoras in 3D contexts, spotting when to apply it in disguised situations, and coordinate geometry connections.
šÆ Visual Problem Solving Developing the spatial reasoning and diagram interpretation skills that separate strong students from the rest. Learn to see the hidden structure in geometric puzzles.
Perfect for:
- Strong students aiming for Gold certificates
- Those targeting Kangaroo or Olympiad qualification
- Students who’ve completed Core Topics and want to push further
- Anyone comfortable with school algebra who wants competition-level challenge
Target grade: Gold Certificate / Kangaroo & Olympiad Qualification
Teacher: Dr Kevin Olding
Format: 5 sessions of 45 minutes via Zoom | Recordings included
Book Live Sessions – Upcoming Dates
Live sessions run in December each year.
All live attendees receive:
- Real-time Q&A with Dr. Kevin Olding
- Interactive problem-solving with other students
- Immediate access to the recording of your live sessions
- Access to polished course recording from a previous session provided after the course (where available)
Not seeing any dates? Booking may not be open yet, or this year’s sessions may now have started or be complete. You can still get the recording below and start this course immediately.
Or Get the Recording Now
Can’t make the live dates, or want to start your preparation now? Get the professionally edited recording from last year’s course.
What’s included:
- All teaching content from the live sessions, but no access to live classes
- Professionally edited and polished
- Work through at your own pace
- Lifetime access to the recording
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About Your Teacher
Expert Teaching from Dr. Kevin Olding
After obtaining First Class undergraduate and Masters degrees in Mathematics from Magdalen College, Oxford, Kevin taught at Westminster School and Dulwich College. He later completed his PhD in Mathematics at the University of Bath while founding Mathsaurus.
Kevin’s students have achieved places at leading UK schools and universities, with many earning Olympiad medals. Over 50,000 students have taken Kevin’s courses, with a combined social media following of over 65,000 across YouTube and TikTok.