About the competition
Maths Challenge, organised by the Australian Maths Trust, is a teacher-led mathematical problem-solving program that students complete over three to four weeks. Its extended problems encourage students to explore strategies, explain their reasoning and persevere with unfamiliar questions. Working individually or collaboratively, students develop confidence in mathematical thinking, while teachers can identify students whose potential may not be evident in routine classroom assessments.
Competition details
Eligibility
Students in Years 3–10
Program dates
1 March – 25 June 2027; schools select a 3–4 week period within this window
Duration
3–4 weeks, approximately 1 hour of class time and 2–3 hours of study per week
Entry fee
$24 per primary student; $30 per secondary student. Discounts may apply to digital-only packages
Delivery
School-based program with teacher guidance and problem booklets
Format
Four extended problems for primary divisions; six for secondary divisions, requiring worked solutions
Marking
Teachers may mark submissions, or use Australian Maths Trust marking for an additional fee
Registration deadlines
Entries close
21 May 2027
Student solutions due (if marked by AMT)
2 July 2027
School results spreadsheet due
23 July 2027
Preparation resources
- Official Maths Challenge information, sample problems and worked solutions for each division
- Official Maths for Young Australians program pathway
- Official guidance for school coordinators
Organiser: Australian Maths Trust
Information checked 2 November 2026 against the organiser’s published 2027 details. Confirm dates and fees before registering.