JMC Advanced 1: Arithmetic, Algebra & Number Theory
Go deep on arithmetic, algebra and number theory to confidently reach Gold certificate scores and qualify for follow-on rounds.
About This Course
Go deep into the sophisticated arithmetic, algebraic thinking, and number theory techniques that separate Bronze from Gold in the Junior Maths Challenge. This course focuses on questions 16-25 – the problems that determine whether students achieve their target certificates and qualify for follow-on rounds.
What you’ll learn:
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🔢 Advanced Number Theory Divisibility rules, prime factorization, modular arithmetic, and the clever number patterns that appear in the hardest JMC questions.
🧮 Sophisticated Arithmetic Fraction techniques beyond the basics, percentage problems with multiple steps, ratio and proportion in complex scenarios, and the calculation shortcuts that save valuable time.
📊 Algebraic Thinking Setting up equations from word problems, working with multiple unknowns, substitution methods, and expressing mathematical relationships algebraically – essential skills for questions 20-25.
🎯 Strategic Problem Solving Learn to identify question types quickly, choose the most efficient solution method, and avoid common traps that catch out even strong students.
âš¡ Speed and Accuracy Build the fluency needed to work through challenging calculations confidently under time pressure, leaving more time for the hardest questions.
Perfect for:
- Students targeting Gold certificates in the JMC
- Those aiming to qualify for Junior Kangaroo and Junior Olympiad rounds
- Students who’ve mastered the core topics and are ready for advanced techniques
- Anyone wanting to tackle questions 16-25 with confidence
This course works perfectly alongside JMC Advanced 2 (Shape and Space) and JMC Advanced 3 (Logic and Problem Solving) for comprehensive Gold-level preparation.
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 October and February 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
What Students Say
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.