UKMT Junior Maths Challenge: Celebrating Extraordinary Success
This year, an inspiring cohort of 50 students from Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi stepped up to the challenge and participated in the rigorous UKMT Junior Maths Challenge. This international competition, known for its demanding problems and high standards, has become a standard fixture in the academic year for our budding mathematicians. They excelled yet again, amassing an impressive total of 31 awards – 10 Bronze, 11 Silver, and 10 Gold. Year 6 proved to be particularly noteworthy, with Broadford Q taking home the Best in School award and securing an invitation to the Junior Mathematical Olympiad; an invitation only follow-up event for those who perform exceptionally well.
What is the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge？
The UKMT Junior Maths Challenge is a prestigious contest that invites students up to Year 8 to grapple with complex mathematical problems. The challenge “encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency” (UKMT.org), using multiple-choice mathematical questions that are designed to be intriguing and to require logical reasoning and mathematical thinking. Excelling in the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge requires creative and out-of-the-box thinking.
Jonathan Haworth
Head of Mathematics
"Our students tackled a range of tricky problems that required a great depth of understanding and problem-solving. Huge congratulations to everybody that took part, especially those who managed to achieve an award, and a massive congratulations to Broadford from Year 6 on his qualification to the Olympiad."
Full Results:
Year 6
Silver: 5
Gold: 3
Year 7
Bronze: 5
Silver: 3
Gold: 3
Year 8
Bronze: 5
Silver: 3
Gold:4
These remarkable results reflect the hard work and talent of our students, and their commitment to our College values; Aim High Together and Work Hard Together. We look forward to seeing what our promising young mathematicians will accomplish next.
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