How to Choose the Correct Grade for the International Maths Challenge 2025
Selecting the right grade for the Maths Challenge in June 2025 is an important decision for parents. Here are the guidelines to help you make the best choice:
For Students Whose Academic Year Began Before January 1, 2025
If your child’s current academic year started before January 1, 2025 (common in Asia, Europe, and North America), select their ongoing grade as the test grade for the challenge.
For Students Whose Academic Year Starts After January 1, 2025
If your child’s academic year started or will start after January 1, 2025 (common in countries like Australia and Singapore), you have two options:
- Select the new grade your child has just started.
- Select the previous grade (the grade they recently completed).
Pros and Cons of Choosing the Previous Grade
- Advantage: Your child will have completed the syllabus for that grade, making them more familiar with the content.
- Disadvantage: The certificate will reflect the test grade. For example, if your child is currently in Grade 5 but takes the test for Grade 4, the certificate will state Grade 4.
Important Notes for Parents Choosing the Previous Grade
For Students Following the UK Curriculum
- Year 1 corresponds to Grade 1.
- Year 2 aligns with Grade 2, and so on.
- Years 12 and 13 both align with Grade 12.
