2011 Junior Mathematical Challenge

Subject(s): Mathematics | Age: 11-14 | Type: Quiz | Publication Year: 2010 to date

The Junior Challenge, from the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust (UKMT), is aimed at the top third of pupils in Year 8 or below in England and Wales, Year 9 or below in Northern Ireland and S2 or below in Scotland.

The challenge involves answering 25 multiple choice questions in one hour and is sat in school under normal examination conditions.

The Junior Mathematical Challenge (JMC) is a multiple choice contest, in which students are presented with five alternative answers, of which just one is correct. No reasons for the answers need to be given. However, providing good and clear explanations is the heart of doing mathematics.

The solutions given here are full solutions with all steps explained. They have also been extended. In some cases alternative solutions are given, and there are some extension problems included for further investigations.

These solutions can be used as a model for the type of written solution that is expected in the Junior Mathematical Olympiad and similar competitions.

Questions from the Junior Challenge can be used as enrichment material in the classroom across the ability range.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx66o

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Posted by cooky1 on 20th May 2012

Activity time: 10 mins

Level/Prior knowledge: KS3/no specific knowledge

Subject/Curriculum…

Activity time: 10 mins

Level/Prior knowledge: KS3/no specific knowledge

Subject/Curriculum links/skills: Maths/All areas of the curriculum/problem solving, analytical thinking

Prep Time: 10 mins

Extra resources: I use this junior challenge paper with all my KS3 classes. It is perfect to use as a starter question, or a plenary question. I break down the paper into individual questions and use one question in a lesson, not necessarily every lesson. Sometimes it is possible to match the question to the topic, but that isn't always necessary either. These questions are fantastic for getting pupils used to thinking and solving problems, especially as the new GCSE exam requires more problem solving skills. I take a question and turn it into a powerpoint slide and animate with the multi-choice answers, and get all pupils involved by using their ABCDE answer cards and mini whiteboards.