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Inspiring a love of problem-solving in young people. We're a charity powered by hundreds of volunteers who coordinate maths competitions across the UK (& beyond) ukmt.org.uk

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Please email challenges@ukmt.org.uk

03.02.2026 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Problem of the Week 158!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

03.02.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Introduction to IMC 2026.
YouTube video by UK Maths Trust Introduction to IMC 2026.

πŸ“½οΈ View the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge 2026 Video Solutions

Website: ukmt.org.uk/video-soluti...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUFl...

#mathstoday #UKMT

30.01.2026 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

29.01.2026 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Intermediate Mathematical Challenge is tomorrow.

Students will take part in a 60-minute, 25-question multiple-choice challenge.

We're keeping our fingers crossed for you all. Good luck!

πŸ‘‰ ukmt.org.uk/intermediate...

#mathstoday #UKMT

27.01.2026 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Problem of the Week 157!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

27.01.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you purchased your entries for the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge?

Competition date: Wed 28 Jan 2026

You can now place entry orders right up to the day of the Competition, including on the day itself. Order online: ukmt.org.uk/intermediate...

#mathstoday #UKMT

23.01.2026 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
BMO2 2026 Intro
YouTube video by UK Maths Trust BMO2 2026 Intro

The BMO2 2026 Video Solutions Live! Take a look:

πŸ‘‰ Website: ukmt.org.uk/video-soluti...

πŸ‘‡YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpzn...

#mathstoday #UKMT

23.01.2026 08:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

22.01.2026 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re kicking off the new year with the British Mathematical Olympiad Round 2.

Good luck to everyone taking part in tomorrow's competition - we’re rooting for you! πŸ€

πŸ”—https://ukmt.org.uk/senior-challenges/british-maths-olympiad-round-2

#mathstoday #ukmt

20.01.2026 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Problem of the Week 156!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

20.01.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Teachers!

You now have under two weeks to enter your students into the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge and put their problem-solving skills to the test!

All entries cost Β£15 per pack of 10 entries.

πŸ”— ukmt.org.uk/intermediate...

#MathsToday #UKMT

15.01.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

15.01.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Problem of the Week 155!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

13.01.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

08.01.2026 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all Primary Schools in Leeds!

As part of the City of Maths Leeds 26-27 celebrations, we are offering all Leeds Primary Schools 30 FREE entries into our Primary Kangaroo.

πŸ‘‰ Claim your entries by 26 February: bit.ly/PrimaryKanga...

πŸ‘‰ Competition: 19–26 March 2026

#mathstoday #Leeds

07.01.2026 12:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Say hello to the UK team at the training camp in Budapest, Hungary (27 December–4 January), where students prepared for the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Now that's how to bring in the New Year!

06.01.2026 09:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Problem of the Week 154!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

06.01.2026 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

05.01.2026 10:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

05.01.2026 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Problem of the Week 153!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments later in the New Year.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

30.12.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a festive puzzle for you to round off the year!

A big thank you to all the teachers, students and volunteers who support UKMT β€” we couldn’t do this without you.

The UKMT Team

PS - view the solution on our website: ukmt.org.uk/puzzles

#mathstoday #UKMT

24.12.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Problem of the Week 152!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments in the New Year.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

23.12.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

18.12.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BMO1 results are out! Well done, everyone!

18.12.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flashback to the Elizabeth College Guernsey Senior Team Maths Challenge.

β€œLots of good thinking and a few frantic moments to score bonus points made for a very exciting as well as enjoyable morning!”

Thank you to everyone who took part.

17.12.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Problem of the Week 151!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

16.12.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Solution! Did you get it right?

11.12.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It goes without saying that competition papers require marking, and all British Olympiad papers are marked by UKMT volunteers, predominantly in person.

Our most recent marking weekend took place in London, with 60 volunteers travelling to mark the BMO Round One papers.

#UKMT #maths #mathstoday

11.12.2025 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Problem of the Week 150!

Please do not comment the solution so others can work it out too. Instead, like this post or comment a thumbs up if you think you have the correct answer!

The solution will be posted in the comments on Thursday afternoon.

#Problem #UKMT #Maths

09.12.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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