MATHS PATHWAY
A staged route from first maths challenges to national olympiad-style competitions.
This pathway is based on competition region and does not confirm participant eligibility. Check each competition's details and official rules before applying.
For students ready for more demanding tasks and less familiar problems.
3 competitions
QUICK SUMMARY
An Ireland-based mathematics competition where first-year secondary students solve short problem-solving questions beyond routine classroom work. Open to First Year students through participating schools. Rated Intermediate Level, with difficulty mainly coming from logical reasoning, unfamiliar problems and working accurately under time pressure.
QUICK SUMMARY
Rated Intermediate, this island-of-Ireland competition is for post-primary students aged 19 or under, entering individually or in teams of up to three through a teacher. Students investigate a question and present their analysis on a statistical poster. The main challenge is using data responsibly and turning methods, findings and limitations into a clear visual argument.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
25 Feb 2026
QUICK SUMMARY
Rated Intermediate, this Irish school mathematics quiz is for teams of four Junior Cycle students studying Higher Level Mathematics, with a limit on teams per school. Regional rounds lead to a national final. The main challenge is solving varied questions accurately at speed while sharing work, communicating reasoning and checking answers as a coordinated team.
COMPETITION DATE
24 Mar 2026