- Published: 09/07/2019
Not everybody enjoys the challenge of a competition, but some pupils thrive on the opportunity to test their skills in a broader field. The sort of competition appropriate might depend on the personalities and age of your students so here we give an overview.
Material from past competitions is often freely available, which can be great for using with your classes – working collaboratively or competitively, in groups or individually. They often offer something quite different to the sort of questions we are used to using in school maths.
Also look out for local competitions run for school students by universities near you.
In a blog post from 2018, our director, Charlie Stripp, argues that maths competitions can motivate all students, not just the 'brightest'.
We've given details of individual competitions below, including some sample questions. Please check their websites for full, up-to-date details.