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What is our Maths Online Exam? (Juniors)

The NextGen Olympiad Mathematics Online Exam 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 Online 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 60 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
  • Cambridge curriculum-aligned Content
  • Multi-language support available
  • Secure online proctoring

Scoring System

  • 4 points for each correct answer
  • 3 wrong answers void 1 correct answer
  • Maximum score: 100 points

Global Round Qualification

The top 60% of performers will qualify for our prestigious Global Round in Sydney, Australia (April 2027), featuring enhanced prizes, international recognition, and an unforgettable educational experience.

Important Information

The Levels It's Broken Into

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

  1. Category 1Ages 6-7 Years Old (Grade 1-2)
  2. Category 2Ages 8-9 Years Old (Grade 3-4)
  3. Category 3Ages 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.

Exam Topics

Level 1 - Exam Topics

Year 1-2 (Level 1)

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

Year 3-4 (Level 2)

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

Year 5-6 (Level 3)

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

What is the timeline for the Online Olympiad?

Registration Starts

1 Aug 2026

Registration Closes

17 Oct 2026

Exam Time

24 Oct 2026

Results Revealed!

31 Oct 2026

Prizes

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