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A UK team mathematics competition where students solve collaborative problems across group, crossnumber, shuttle and relay rounds. Open to teams of four from eligible UK schools, mainly covering Years 8–9 or equivalent. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving, time pressure, teamwork and selective progression to the national final.

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A UK mathematical olympiad where students solve six challenging proof-based problems in the Cayley, Hamilton or Maclaurin paper for their year group. Open to top performers in the Intermediate Mathematical Challenge, including eligible overseas students. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving, rigorous written proofs and selective qualification.

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A UK-based mathematics competition where students solve 25 multiple-choice problems requiring logical and non-routine thinking. Open to students in Year 8 or below, or equivalent, through participating UK and overseas schools. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from increasingly challenging problems, time pressure and unfamiliar problem-solving.

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A UK-based mathematical olympiad where students solve six challenging problems and provide full written reasoning. Open to Year 8 or below students who qualify through the Junior Mathematical Challenge or are entered at their school’s discretion, including students at overseas schools. Rated Advanced Level, with difficulty mainly coming from non-routine problem-solving, rigorous written solutions and selective qualification.