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Weekly Maths Challenge

Do you like maths? Are you a problem solver? Each week during term time King's Maths School publishes a mathematical challenge designed to intrigue students aged 13-16 who are interested in mathematics.

If you are eager to read, watch, listen to or do some more maths, check out our Weekly Maths Challenge Plus page.

Challenge 434: A Powerful Conjecture

What can you prove about this expression?

Solution revealed: 01 Aug 2025

Challenge 433: Making Squares

When can you construct a square from these rods?

Solution revealed: 25 Jul 2025

Challenge 432: Taste the Difference?

Can you pass the taste test?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 431: An obtuse question

How likely are these angles?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 430: Six Factors

How many numbers smaller than 500 have exactly six factors?

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 429: Twisted Triangles

These triangles might test your trigonometric talents!

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 428: A divisibility proof

Continuing the run of student-set challenges, here's the return of Ryan K!

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 427: The School Trip

Another student problem, this time from Jason in Year 12!

Solution has been revealed

Challenge 426: The Sorting Hat

A problem from KCLMS Y12 students Matthew and Noa!

Solution has been revealed

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