United Kingdom Mathematics Challenge

The UKMC is the official National Competition designed to serve as the qualifying stage for the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC) organized by The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications.

UK Maths Team Selection: The two winning teams will be selected as United Kingdom’s National Maths Team A and Team B for the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC).

Eligibility/Age Group: Students forming a team must ensure all members are from the same school.

England, Wales and Overseas: Year 13 and below

Scotland: S6 or below

Northern Ireland: Year 14 or below

Format: Online

Represent the United Kingdom on the International Stage

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Stages

1 UKMC

2 UK National Maths Team Announcement
(Team A & Team B)

3 IMMC

The Challenge has proven to be a catalyst for academic excellence, with many high performers translating their success into offers from world-renowned universities.

Kathryn Li

Harvard University

Yuanze Xia

Imperial College London

Nikhil M.

Stanford University

Eric Foster

Yale University

Andrew W. Lee

University of Cambridge

Kinsey Yuen

University of Oxford

And many more.....

Past Winners of the UK Maths Challenge

The Bishop’s Stortford High School

Awards/Distinctions: Top 50% of Students Receive Awards

UKMC:

Gold Award: This prestigious award is reserved for the top 5% of participants.

Silver Award: Awarded to the next 10% of participants.

Bronze Award: The Bronze Award is given to the following 10% of participants.

Honorable Mention: Honorable Mentions are awarded to an additional 25% of participants.

Participation Certificates: Every contestant receives a certificate of participation.

IMMC:

Papers will be designated as Outstanding, Meritorious, Honorable Mention, and Successful Participant with appropriate certificates given in the name of students their advisor and their schools.

Affiliates & Organizing Committee

COMAP is an award-winning mathematics education non-profit organization that has worked with educators, students, businesses, and industry to support and create learning environments where mathematics is used to investigate and model real issues in our world.

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The purpose of the IM2C is to promote the teaching of mathematical modeling and applications at all educational levels for all students. It is based on the firm belief that students and teachers need to experience the power of mathematics to help better understand, analyze and solve real world problems outside of mathematics itself – and to do so in realistic contexts. The Challenge is being launched in the spirit of promoting educational change.

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NeoUnion ESC Organization is an international organization based in Hong Kong focusing on educational, scientific and cultural development. We work on developing, managing and supplying resources, services and projects to promote global cooperation in education, science and culture.

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The IMMC is overseen by an international organizing committee of the following people:

Solomon Garfunkel, COMAP, USA
Keng Cheng Ang, National Institute of Education, Singapore
JunFeng Yin, Tongji University, China
Alfred Cheung, NeoUnion ESC Organization, Hong Kong SAR
Frederick Leung, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Vladimir Dubrovsky, Moscow State University, Russia
Henk van der Kooij, Freudenthal Institute, the Netherlands
Mogens Allan Niss, Roskilde University, Denmark
Ross Turner, Australian Council for Educational Research, Australia
Jie “Jed” Wang, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, USA

The United Kingdom Maths Challenge is the official National Competition designed to serve as the qualifying stage for the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC). The Competition is hosted online to select the UK Maths Team

Rules and Timeline

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Selection for the UK Mathematics Team

Important Dates and Deadlines

Registration Deadline: 30th March 2025
Hurry and register soon before all slots are filled.

Flexible Competition Dates: Students have the option to attempt the problem between February and April 2025.

Announcement of UK Mathematics Team A and UK Mathematics Team B: 20th April 2025

Competition Format

The entire competition is online and there is only one problem that the students need to solve.
A team of up to 4 students enrolled in the same school may register for the competition, students can register individually as well.
The competition problem will be sent to all registered teams on the time slot selected.
The submitted solutions will undergo evaluation by National Organizers.
Top participants will be selected for the UK Maths Team A and UK Maths Team B.
Solutions from the national teams from around the globe will be evaluated by the IMMC Committee for awards.

The Challenge

Introduction:

The United Kingdom Maths Challenge is the official National Competition designed to serve as the qualifying stage for the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IMMC) organized by The Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications.

There is only one stage, each team will be given 5 days to solve the annual problem and submit their solution online.

UKMC (UK Mathematics Team A & B Selection):

Operating in teams, comprising up to four students from the same school, participants must work collaboratively to solve a mathematical problem. Constrained to a period of five consecutive days, teams unpack the given problem, hypothesise, test, and develop a working solution, before preparing and submitting a report on their solution to the UKMC judging panel.

IMMC (International Round):

The solutions from the top two teams (UK Maths Team A and Team B) will be sent to the organizing comittee of International Mathematical Modeling Challenge. IMMC participants are awarded the following distinctions: Outstanding, Meritorious, Honorable Mention, or Successful Participant.

UKMC Ambassador:

Any teacher/school/college society that wishes to become our official coordinator in their school can email us (support@ukmathematicschallenge.org.uk ).

Across Continents: 45+ Nations Unite for IMMC

Why UKMC?

UK National Team Selection: The top two teams from the UKMC will represent the United Kingdom as Team A and Team B at the IMMC, giving students a rare opportunity to demonstrate their talents globally and be recognized among the best young mathematicians.

Wide Eligibility: Open to students from School Year 8 to 13, O Levels, A Levels, IB, or any secondary education program, the UKMC is accessible to a broad range of students. Whether you're just starting your mathematical journey or already excelling, you can participate and challenge yourself.

Convenient Format: The competition is conducted online and gives students a chance to choose their preferred time slot to attempt the problem, making it easy for students from across the country to participate from their schools or homes. This flexibility allows more students to engage in this enriching experience without the need for extensive travel or logistical arrangements.

Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to excel and represent your country!

IMMC Teachers' Interview

IMMC Students' Interview

Highlights from Previous Award Ceremony

Registration

Registrations

We are delighted to invite students to participate in the United Kingdom Maths Challenge! Teams of 1 to 4 students from the same school can participate, with several flexible registration options to choose from.

Registration Payment Options:

Group Payment for 2 Members:
- A flat fee of £50 for teams consisting of 2 students.
Group Payment for 3 Members:
- A flat fee of £75 for teams consisting of 3 students.
Group Payment for 4 Members:
- A flat fee of £100 for teams consisting of 4 students.
Individual Payment:
- £25 per student for students registering alone or if team members prefer to register individually. This option must be used by students registering solo or if team members prefer to pay separately.

How to Register:

Select the appropriate payment option based on the size of your team and register before the deadline.

Slot Selection:

The entire competition will be conducted online. Students can choose from the following slots:

1st to 6th February 2025
15th to 21st February 2025
February 25th to 2nd March 2025
1st to 6th March 2025
15th to 21st March 2025
25th to 31st March 2025

Confirmation:

Within 48 hours of paying the registration fee, students will receive a confirmation email.

Registration Deadline:

The deadline to register for UKMC is 30th March 2025.

Team members should regularly check the email address they registered with, including their spam or junk folders, as it will be the primary channel for receiving problems and important contest updates.

Individual Payment
25£
This option must be used by students registering solo or if team members are paying separately.
- Includes: Access for individuals/team members to participate
Group Payment for 2 Members
50£
Register as a team of 2 students from the same school.
- Includes: Access for 2 team members to participate
Group Payment for 3 Members
75£
Register a team of 3 students from the same school.
- Includes: Access for 3 team members to participate
Group Payment for 4 Members:
100£
Register a full team of 4 students from the same school.
- Includes: Access for 4 team members to participate

Ambassador Program

Become a UKMC Ambassador!

Are you passionate about mathematics and eager to inspire others? The UKMC Ambassador Program is your chance to promote the UKMC to your friends and earn rewards.

Who Can Join?

Students, Teachers and Educators who want to inspire students or work with the UKMC.
Alumni who want to support the next generation of mathematicians.
Maths Enthusiasts committed to promoting mathematics education.

Why Join?

Rewards: All ambassadors earn a 5% bonus reward for every registration they secure.
Certificate: All campus ambassadors receive certificates of recognition.
Network: Connect with a community of maths enthusiasts and educators.