Hosting the UKMT Maths Challenge
Redmaids’ Junior School hosted the UKMT maths challenge for both the Year 4 and Year 6 competitions, open to junior schools in Bristol. In total, 24 schools took part in the Year 6 maths challenge in Redland Hall, where teams faced puzzles which they had to figure out in their pairs.
Aims
The aim of the maths challenge was to challenge junior school pupils with tough maths questions and test their teamwork skills while working in a pair to solve the puzzles.
Pupil Involvement
Year 4 and Year 6 students from different Bristol schools were involved in the events.
Frequency
The maths challenge takes place every year.