Welcome to Problem Challenge!


Problem Challenge is a mathematics problem solving competition aimed primarily at Intermediate School children. It is organised by members of the Department of Mathematics at the University of Otago.

Children participating in the competition attempt to answer five questions in 30 minutes on each of five problem sheets, which are done about a month apart starting in April.

Full details of the competition      Rules and dates


Competition Books

The fourth competition book, covering years 2005 to 2009, is now available.
Book details and orders.


Latest News...

December 2011: Information about 2012’s competition will be mailed out in February.