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Individual Event · Quantitative Reasoning

The Maths Reasoning Challenge

A high-challenge quantitative reasoning paper in which students interpret information, choose efficient methods, solve non-routine problems under time pressure, and identify the strongest answer from carefully designed alternatives.

Primary Skill: Quantitative reasoning
Format: Multiple-choice paper
Focus: Thinking through mathematics
Builds: Insight, precision & method choice
Individual Event · Non-Verbal Reasoning

The Abstract Reasoning Challenge

A high-challenge non-verbal reasoning paper in which students use pattern recognition, visual logic, and structured reasoning to identify the correct answer from carefully designed alternatives, with minimal language demand.

Primary Skill: Non-verbal reasoning
Format: Multiple-choice paper
Focus: Pure visual logic
Builds: Pattern fluency, accuracy & control
Individual Event · Spatial Reasoning

The Sustainable Design Challenge

A high-challenge spatial reasoning event in which students respond to a real-world brief by planning and presenting a practical, well-structured design solution within defined constraints.

Primary Skill: Spatial reasoning
Format: Individual design response with teammate collaboration
Focus: Spatial logic through design
Builds: Planning, feasibility & independent design
Individual Event · Verbal Reasoning

The Academic Challenge

A curriculum-linked academic reasoning paper in which students use knowledge, understanding, interpretation, and application across the year's theme to answer rigorous questions drawn from varied forms of material.

Primary Skill: Verbal reasoning
Format: Multiple-choice paper
Focus: Knowledge in use
Builds: Interpretation, application & judgement
Integrated Championship Event · Cross-Subject

The STEM Innovation Pitch

A high-challenge cross-subject team event in which students analyse a real-world problem, develop a practical and original solution within defined constraints, and deliver a clear, persuasive pitch supported by reasoning and evidence.

Event Type: Team innovation challenge
Lead Domain: Verbal Reasoning
Focus: Problem-solving through innovation
Builds: Feasibility, persuasion & teamwork
Integrated Championship Event · Cross-Subject

Quiz Match

A fast-paced live team challenge in which students compete in a theatre-style setting, answering curriculum-linked questions that test knowledge, rapid reasoning, and cognitive agility across multiple domains.

Format: Live theatre team challenge
Focus: Speed, accuracy & coordination
Question Mix: Knowledge + rapid reasoning
Builds: Cognitive agility under pressure