Welcome to our Maths National Exam! (Juniors)

What is our Maths National Exam? (Juniors)

Description

The NextGen Olympiad Mathematics NationalExam is designed to challenge and inspire young mathematical minds through our prestigious international competition. Built on Australian curriculum standards, this exam offers students worldwide the opportunity to demonstrate their mathematical excellence and compete with peers globally.

Our Mathematics National Exam features 25 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions designed to test problem-solving skills, mathematical reasoning, and curriculum knowledge appropriate for each age group. Students have 50 minutes to complete the exam, with questions ranging from foundational concepts to challenging applications that encourage critical thinking.

Exam Format:

25 multiple-choice questions
50 minute duration
Australian curriculum-aligned Content
Multi-language support available
Secure National proctoring

Scoring System:

4 points for each correct answer
Maximum score: 100 points+-
-1 for every wrong answer

Global Round Qualification:

Anyone who scores 50% or above on the exam will qualify for our prestigious Global Round in Sydney, Australia (April 2026), featuring enhanced prizes, international recognition, and an unforgettable educational experience.

Important Information:

Exam Date: 24th October 2026
Registration Fee: $15 USD per student

Join thousands of students worldwide in this exciting mathematical journey and discover your potential on the global stage!

The Levels it’s broken into

There are three categories of participation for our Junior Mathematics National Exam:

Category 1 – Ages 6-7 Years Old (Grade 1-2)
Category 2 – Ages 8-9 Years Old (Grade 3-4)
Category 3 – Ages 10-11 Years Old (Grade 5-6)

Each category is specifically designed with age-appropriate mathematical concepts while maintaining the challenge and excitement that makes our competition both educational and engaging.

Level 1 – Exam Topics

Year 1-2 (Level 1)

Addition and Subtraction with 1- and 2-digit Numbers
Comparing and Ordering Numbers up to 3 Digits
Odd and Even Number
Forming 2- and 3-digit Numbers Using Given Digits
Place Value Reasoning (Units, Tens, Hundreds)
Basic Number Patterns and Skip Counting (2s, 5s, 10s)
Balance Problems and Missing Number Equations (e.g., 4 + □ = 9)
Identifying and Counting 2D and 3D Shapes
Counting Sides, Corners, and Faces in Geometric Figures
Recognising and Sorting Shapes Based on Sides and Angles
Understanding Area and Perimeter Using Informal Units
Reading Time to the Hour and Half-Hour (Analog and Digital)
Positional and Directional Language (e.g., above, beside, left, turn right)
Interpreting Simple Graphs (Pictographs, Column Graphs)

Level 2 – Exam Topics

Year 3-4 (Level 2)

Addition and Subtraction with 2-digit and 3-digit Numbers
Multiplication and Division Facts (up to 10×10 and related division)
Sum, Difference, Product, and Multiples in Number Sentences
Forming 3-digit Numbers from Given Digits
Number Patterns and Sequences (Skip Counting, Repetition, Alternating)
Even and Odd Number Properties, Doubling and Halving
Place Value Reasoning with Thousands, Hundreds, Tens, and Units
Counting and Identifying 2D and 3D Shapes
Recognising and Naming Geometric Figures (Prisms, Pyramids, Circles, etc.)
Counting Sides, Corners, Faces, and Interior Angles of Shapes
Area and Perimeter of 2D Shapes and Nets of 3D Figures
Basic Symmetry and Mirror Image Reasoning
Simple Calendar, Date, and Age Problems (Time Passage, Duration)
Reading Time to Minute, Converting Units of Time
Simple Combinatorics and Grouping (How many ways? Basic Arrangements)
Introduction to Factors and Multiples (including Common Multiples)
Understanding and Solving Word Problems Using Logical Reasoning
Data Interpretation from Simple Graphs (Tally, Bar, Picture Graphs)
“Chicken and Rabbit Theorem” Style Problems (Heads and Legs Logic Puzzles)

Level 3 – Exam Topics

Year 5-6 (Level 3)

Operations with Periodic Number Sequences (e.g., sum of every third term)
Balance and Equality Problems in Equations
Fraction Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Simplification)
Divisibility Rules (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10)
LCM and HCF Concepts with Word Problems
Area and Perimeter of 2D Figures and Surface Area/Volume of 3D Shapes
Identifying, Classifying, and Naming Geometric Figures (2D and 3D)
Understanding Angle Types and Measuring Angles in Geometric Shapes
Number Patterns and Arithmetic Sequences
Figure Patterns, Rotations, Reflections, and Transformations
Speed, Time, and Distance Word Problems
Time Calculations Involving Duration, Timetables, and Clocks
Basic Ratio and Proportion Problems
Interpreting and Creating Tables, Bar Graphs, and Line Plots
Reading and Using Grids and Coordinates (1st quadrant)
Logical Reasoning Problems