# Primary Mathematics Challenge - Autumn Round

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## Core facts

- **Organiser:** The Mathematical Association (https://olympiads.co.uk/organisation/mathematical-association)
- **Subjects:** Mathematics
- **Age groups:** Primary
- **Activity type:** Competition
- **Format:** In-person
- **Entry route:** Open to schools and home-schooled pupils worldwide. Not open to individuals or tutoring groups outside of school.

## Dates

- **Next/representative edition start:** 2026-11-09
- **End date:** 2026-11-20

## URLs

- **Official website:** https://www.primarymathschallenge.org.uk/pmc
- **Olympiads.co.uk page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/event/mathematical-association/primary-mathematics-challenge-autumn-round
- **This facts page:** https://olympiads.co.uk/ai/events/mathematical-association/primary-mathematics-challenge-autumn-round.md

## Summary

The Primary Mathematics Challenge (PMC) Autumn Round is a fun and exciting mathematical challenge aimed at pupils aged 9-11. The paper has 25 questions (20 multiple choice) to be completed in 45 minutes. Questions are graded, starting with easier ones and graduating to harder questions. High-scoring pupils will be invited to take part in the PMC Bonus Round in February.
## Data provenance

- **Sources:** Supabase activity/event catalogue
- **Last generated:** 2026-06-13
- **Representative edition:** yes
- **Projected dates:** no / not applicable

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