Competition Format
How the Lion Cubs Mathematical Contest is structured, administered, and scored.
groups Age Groups & Levels
Students participate in one of seven age groups, based on their age at the start of the 2026–2027 academic year:
Group A
7–8
years old
Group B
8–9
years old
Group C
9–10
years old
Group D
10–11
years old
Group E
11–12
years old
Group F
12–13
years old
Group G
13–14
years old
Each age group receives its own contest paper, tailored to the developmental level of that group. This ensures fairness and prevents older students from taking a paper intended for younger participants.
quiz Contest Structure
Each contest paper includes:
- check_circle Creative, non-routine mathematical problems
- check_circle A mix of multiple-choice and short-answer questions
- check_circle Problems that encourage logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and mathematical creativity
The contest is designed to be engaging rather than intimidating, helping students enjoy mathematics beyond the classroom.
schedule Duration & Administration
- check_circle The contest is administered during an official testing window.
- check_circle Schools conduct the contest on-site, supervised by teachers.
- check_circle Materials including TWO practice papers and contest papers are downloaded via the Teachers Portal.
domain School Participation Format
Schools may register up to seven groups, one for each age category (Groups A to G). For each group:
- arrow_forward A teacher is assigned to supervise and manage up to 25 students.
- arrow_forward A school may appoint a Team Leader who manages credentials and coordinates with the contest organisers.
- arrow_forward All teachers share access to a common portal space for downloading contest papers, instructions, and materials.
laptop Online Participation
Individual Online Participation is not available for the current session. All participation is conducted through registered schools to ensure uniform administration and verification.
Parents whose schools are not yet registered are invited to share our official School Invitation Letter with their mathematics department.
emoji_events Results & Recognition
- check_circle Schools receive results and performance summaries through the Teachers Portal.
- check_circle Students receive certificates and feedback recognising their achievement and participation.
Next: Read the Contest Rules or view the full Syllabus for each age group.