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 CLOSED. The 2026 challenges will be released in February 2026.
Solutions to the 2025 challenges can be found below:
A celebration event was held at Newcastle University was held on the 7th of May 2025. The photos from this event can be found here.
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