Free resources for younger problem solvers
These digital resources are designed to support secondary schools running mathematics events for feeder schools. Any registered UKMT centre (including primary schools) may access the resources free of charge and use them as they wish.
How do I get access?
To access the Primary Team Maths Resources, please complete this short form using your school email. We will them contact you with a link to the resources. The resources are not available to parents or private tutors.
What is in the pack of resources?
The resources are arranged into seven rounds, some of which are inspired by our Team Maths Challenge. Each round is designed for teams of four.
Group Round
Download sample Group Round (PDF)
Each team is given a set of questions, which they should divide up among themselves so that they can answer as many as possible in the allotted time.
Crossnumber
Download sample Crossnumber (PDF)
The team splits into pairs. One pair tackles the down clues and the other tackles the across clues.
Shuttle
Working in pairs, teams attempt sequences of four linked problems, where the answer to question one feeds into question two, and so on.
Relay
This round combines teamwork and speed and involves contestants moving around the room.
Speed Test
Download sample Speed Test (PDF)
A quick-fire round where contestants aim to answer any many questions as possible correctly in the allotted time.
Logic
Download sample Logic round (PDF)
The contestants organize themselves as they wish in order to solve a challenging logic puzzle.
Make a Number
Contestants try to make target numbers using a set of six numbers and the standard arithmetic symbols.
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