Maths Challenge
Each year we run a maths challenge for students in year 8 and below, and a senior challenge for students in year 10 and below. Find out more.
Annual challenge
Annual Maths Challenge
Every year, the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics runs:
- a Maths Challenge for students in Year 8 and below
- a Senior Maths Challenge for students in Year 10 and below
Entrants complete a series of challenging and fun problems over February half-term. They either return them to us directly or via their teacher at school. Problems are sent out to local schools in late January. You can also find the problems below. Some of the questions might involve some investigation and some problem solving.
The best entrants, along with teachers, family and friends are invited to a prize-giving evening at Newcastle University.
The 2025 challenges are now OPEN!
The challenges can be found below.
- 2025 Newcastle Challenge 2025 for Yr 8 and below - Where numerical wizardry begins.
- 2025 Senior Challenge 2025 for Yr 10 and below - Elevate your maths mastery to new heights!
A celebration event will take place on the 7th of May 2025, further details will be provided in due course.
Contact us
For more information, or to be added to the list of schools who receive the Challenge questions each year, please email the Maths Challenge team at William.Rushworth@ncl.ac.uk