Mathematics

M A T H E M A T I C S

The UKMT Junior Mathematics Challenge

This year, the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge was sat by all students in Years 7 and 8. It allows the students to demonstrate their Mathematical excellence in abstract concepts which have been devised to nurture problem solving strategies and build confidence within students ability in mathematics.

Sida L (12W) Achieves Gold in Round 1 of the British Mathematics Olympiad

The UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge is a multiple-choice maths exam aimed at students in Years 12 and 13. Mr Owen (Teacher of Mathematics), shared, “The challenge itself is designed to be abstract in the concepts it uses and allows students to practise their problem-solving strategies. Sida scored 100% in this stage to take him through to the British Mathematical Olympiad. It is one of the hardest challenges that students at Reading School are put through. Normally, students do not expect to score anywhere near the full 60 marks. Sida scored a very impressive 54 marks, granting him a Distinction Award, a Gold Medal and Book Prize.” The British Mathematical Olympiad is a follow-on round from the Senior Mathematical Challenge. The UKMT will typically invite the top 1,000 candidates to participate.

"Overall, despite being a three-and-a-half-hour exam, it was definitely timepressured, but an exhilarating experience nonetheless. I’m pleased with my result, and look forward to more of these challenging exams in the future.”