UKMT Team Maths Challenge (TMC)

Organized by the largest math organization in the UK—UKMT

Designed for students in grades 7-8, participating in teams of four students

Featured group math activities, teammates collaborate to solve problems, cultivate team collaboration skills

Innovative problem-solving formats covering various difficulties and themes to stimulate learning interest and enhance mathematical skills

The Top Team will have the opportunity to be invited to the UK for the National Finals in June 2025!

Date: Dec. 21-22, 2024 Shanghai

The United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT) was established in 1996, aims to enhance math education and foster problem-solving skills in young people. As the largest mathematics organization in the UK, UKMT annually hosts national-level math activities for over 700,000 students aged 11 to 18. The Team Maths Challenge (TMC) organized by UKMT is a team-based mathematics competition held across more than 80 regions involving over 1,600 schools in the UK, competing for a place in the National Finals in London. Teams compete in regional rounds to qualify for the London finals. TMC promotes collaborative problem-solving and enhances math abilities through engaging formats.

Language

English & Chinese

Date

Dec. 21-22, 2024

Participants

Grade 7-8, 4 students per team (Each team can have a maximum of 2 students from Grade 8 participating)

Location

Shanghai

Content and Form/Rules:

Team Round: 10 questions in 45 minutes, 6 points of each question.
CrossNumber Round: In 45 minutes, 1 point of each correct answer. The team splits into two groups of two members each, tackling Across and Down questions independently. Communication is limited to the invigilating teacher. Promoting logical and reasoned problem-solving.
Shuttle Round: 4 rounds in total, with 4 questions per round in 8 minutes. The team is split into two groups of two members each, with no inter-team communication allowed. Each round starts with Question 1, which can be solved independently. Subsequent questions' answers depend on the previous one's result. Scoring is as follows: 3 points for a correct first attempt, 1 point for subsequent correct attempts. Teams answering within 6 minutes earn an extra 3 points.
Relay Round: In 45 minutes, 15 sets of 2 questions, 2 points of each question. The team of 4 divides into 2 groups of 2. Each group alternates answering questions, then members rush to the invigilator for validation. Correct answers are shared with the other group before returning to their positions.
Poster Round: A total of 50 minutes. Teams will receive a challenge poster before the competition. Questions will be based on its content, requiring drawing responses. Teams can prepare materials in advance but must document and assemble them into a poster on event day. Pre-assembled posters lead to disqualification. Detailed rules for the year will be provided before the challenge starts.

Agenda

Awards

Single Round Awards

1st, 2nd, 3rd in a single round
Gold Award: 15%
Silver Award: 30%
Bronze Award: 60%

Team Total Awards

1st, 2nd, 3rd overall
Team total Gold: 10%
Team total Silver: 30%
Team total Bronze: 60%

* The award presentation is based on the current year.

Advance to the National Finals

Students/Teams who are awarded Top will have the opportunity to be invited to the UK in June 2025 for the UKMT-TMC National Final. Places will be determined by the TMC UK organising committee depending on the year.