UKMT: Maths Challenges
Every year, the UK Mathematical Trust organises a set of challenging and interesting maths questions for schools and individuals from across the country to complete. One such challenge is the Junior Mathematical Challenge, a set of 25 multiple choice questions to complete in an hour. The scoring works as follows: - Questions 1 to 15 are worth 5 marks each - Questions 16 to 25 are worth 6 marks each Total marks: 135 Generally, there is a negative marking system, losing 1 mark for any incorrect answers for Q1- 15, and losing 2 marks for any incorrect answers Q16 onwards. However, due to relaxed regulations and rules as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, negative marking has been stopped, awarding 0 marks for both incorrect and unanswered questions. Once you complete the JMC, there is a subsequent and final set of questions to complete depending on your score.: For a score of 73 or over, the candidate is promoted to doing what is called the Junior Kangaroo, which, much like the JMC,