Frequently Asked Questions

From event highlights to preparing your mathletes for the event, here’s everything you need to know about World Maths Day!
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What time does it start in my time zone?

World Maths Day is open to all regions on 26th March 2025 at 8:00 + 13UTC time.  Here is a breakdown of global start times:   

  • 6:00 AM Sydney time (UTC +11) – 26th March 
  • 8:00 AM NZ time (UTC +13) – 26th March  
  • 7:00 PM UK time (UTC +0) – 25th March   
  • 3:00 PM New York time (UTC – 4) – 25th March  
  • 1:00 PM Calgary time (UTC – 6) –25th March  
  • 12:00 PM LA time (UTC – 7) – 25th March 
Why do we celebrate World Maths Day?

World Maths Day is celebrated every year to make maths exciting and engaging for all school-aged children from all over the world – regardless of cultural or socio-economic background, and regardless of ability. World Maths Day disregards the notion that you are either a ‘maths person’ or not. 

What is World Maths Day?

World Maths Day is an international celebration of mathematics coordinated by 3P Learning (the makers of Mathletics). It’s free, all-inclusive, and open to schools as well as students learning from home.

What are the highlights of World Maths Day?

World Maths Day is all about fun, fast and inclusive maths, with Live Maths challenges being the highlight of the event. Students compete against peers from across the globe in 20 x 60-second live challenges. For every correct answer they achieve, they’re awarded one point which goes towards their total World Maths Day score.  

Why does access to World Maths Day start on the 25th of March for some countries?

Access to World Maths Day begins on 25th of March for some countries due to time zone differences. The event is designed to accommodate students from all over the globe, spanning various time zones, to ensure that everyone has equal access to the competition during their respective local dates.  

What are the technical requirements?

Read more on technical requirements here. 

As a teacher, is there anything I can do for my students?

The number one thing you can do as a teacher is to ensure that your students can access Live Mathletics. That means, if you’ve assigned any curriculum activities, Skill Quests (previously known as UPF) or PSR work, it may prevent them from accessing Live Mathletics and the World Maths Day platform. 

To make sure this doesn’t happen (and keep the assigned activities), simply head into the ‘Assign’ area of Mathletics and make sure student access is set to ‘Student Open Access’. 

What does my child or student do on the day of the event?

On the day of the event, students log in to the World Maths Day platform (Mathletics) here. Once logged in, they’ll see the World Maths Day button. After clicking it, they’ll be taken to an updated Live Mathletics console. On the right-hand side, there will be a World Maths Day panel showing students the Live Mathletics levels they can compete in to generate their World Maths Day score.  

How can my students or child prepare for World Maths Day?
How does the School Challenge work?

The School’s Challenge is a Year/Grade challenge. The school with the highest average score in a specific Year/Grade will finish top for that Year/Grade. 

The score is worked out by taking the total points earned and dividing it by the number of students taking part from that school. If you have less than 10 students in a year group at the school, the overall score will be divided by 10. 

How do I login?

Head here to login. 

How long is a World Maths Day 'live maths game?

60 seconds. 

If I already have Mathletics do I need to register?

We encourage you to register to stay up to date with event details. Your students can use their existing Mathletics logins to take part. 

On which day is World Maths Day celebrated?

World Maths Day will be celebrated on 26 March 2025. On this day, millions of students from across the globe will compete in Live Mathletics challenges to determine a global winner, while also participating in fun activities that showcase the wonder of numbers. 

How do I participate in World Maths Day?

World Maths day is free for anyone to enter. If you already have a Mathletics subscription, simply log in on the day to join.  If you don’t, then you can sign up for a free World Maths Day account here. 

How many World Maths Day 'live maths game' can I complete for points?

20 live maths games count towards your World Maths Day score. 

How many wrong answers can I get in each live maths game before it stops?

3 wrong answers per live maths game. 

Is there a warm up period?

There will be no warm–up period this year. 

Do I need a Mathletics subscription?

No. World Maths Day is open to all school-aged students. 

Is this free?

Yes.

Is there an age limit?

Yes. The event is restricted to school-aged students (4-18). 

Do I have to compete in my school year or grade level?

Students must compete in the year group or grade they are currently enrolled in at their school as of 25th March 2025.  

Students participating in an incorrect year group will be ineligible for prizes. 

How are the students grouped when competing?

There will be 10 year group divisions for students to compete in:    

  • Kindergarten/Reception   
  • Year 1  
  • Year 2  
  • Year 3  
  • Year 4  
  • Year 5  
  • Year 6  
  • Year 7  
  • Year 9 +  

 Students must compete in the year group or grade they are currently enrolled in at their school as of 25th of March 2025. Verification to be completed following the event.   

Please note: Students participating in an incorrect year group will be ineligible for prizes.   

How to upload teacher and class list
  1. Go to Admin Console  
  2. On the left-hand column, click School Roll 
  3. Select Quick Upload
  4. Download the template  
  5. Fill out the details in the excel file.   
  6. Once done, navigate back to the page, and upload your spreadsheet.    
  7. Once students are uploaded, please select School Roll and Sign in Cards to print your student’s individual login details.   
My student is unable to access the ‘Play’ tab

If students have assigned tasks, they may be unable to access the Play tab if the group/class is set to ‘Student’s on Task’.  

If this is the case, you will need to temporarily disable this function for the duration of World Maths Day.  

 

How to temporarily disable students being locked on task:  

 

  1. Log in to Mathletics as a teacher.  
  1. Go to ‘Assign & Review’ on the left hand side.   
  1. Select ‘Courses’.    
  1. Select the ‘Class’ and ‘Group’ you would like to temporarily disable Course activities for.   
  1. Click on the yellow ‘Students on Task‘ button in the top right corner of the screen.  
  1. Select ‘Students Open Access‘.    

  

  

Please note: Teachers will need to repeat this process for each group in their class.   

 

Teachers can then revert this action after the competition to ensure students are prompted to complete their assigned tasks. 

How do points work?

Students will earn 1 point for each correct answer that goes towards their World Maths Day score. They will earn points in a maximum of 20 games. Each Live Mathletics Game is 60 seconds. 

What age groups are there?

K/F, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9+ 

Does everyone answer the same questions?

Questions are randomised between live maths games. However, within each live Mathletics game, all 4 participants will receive the same questions. 

Does everyone compete at the same level?

No, there are multiple levels to suit all mathematical abilities. 

What happens once I complete my 20 games?

Your World Maths Day pointing scoring is done. However, you can continue to access Live Mahletics and other areas of Mathletics. 

Can I challenge other people in my class?

Yes. You can initiate a class challenge on the Live Mathletics platform. 

What topics are in the games?

Topics vary between levels.