2026
MMT 2026
Competition date
Sunday, 23 Aug 2026
Eligible students
NZ Years 5-13
New Zealand time
1:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Delivery
Remote online
Competition completed
Registration is no longer available.
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Mustang Math Tournament (MMT)
Mustang Math Tournament is an international, qualification-based mathematics competition for students in Grades 4–12 (NZ Years 5-13). It combines an individual challenge with three strategic team rounds, testing mathematical knowledge, collaboration, decision-making and competition strategy.
MATHEMATICS
Mustang Math Tournament (MMT)
Competition Overview
Academic Value / Why Participate
MMT gives students an opportunity to:
solve advanced and non-routine mathematics problems;
develop mathematical reasoning across several major subject areas;
experience both individual and team-based competition;
strengthen collaboration and mathematical communication;
practise making strategic decisions under time pressure;
learn how to allocate work effectively within a team;
encounter unusual and game-like competition formats;
receive individual and team recognition;
compare their performance using regional award criteria; and
extend their competitive mathematics experience beyond a standard written paper.
A distinctive feature of MMT is that mathematical ability alone is not always enough. Students must also consider which problems to attempt, how to divide tasks and when to submit answers.
Who It Suits
MMT is suitable for students who:
are enrolled in Grades 4–12 (NZ Years 5-13);
have demonstrated strong performance in mathematics;
enjoy challenging, unfamiliar or Olympiad-style problems;
have previous mathematics competition experience;
are comfortable working under time pressure;
can contribute constructively within a team;
enjoy strategy-based or game-like challenges;
are willing to explain mathematical ideas to teammates;
want to strengthen skills in algebra, geometry, combinatorics and number theory; or
are looking for a more advanced international competition experience.
MMT is designed primarily for high-achieving competition students. It is not intended as an introductory or general-entry mathematics assessment.
Prerequisites and Readiness
MMT is qualification-based.
For the 2026 international cycle, the supplied information packs state that students may register if they have achieved Silver or above in one of the following competitions:
American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO 2025)
Singapore Math Global Finals (SMGF 2026);
Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO 2026); or
Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC 2026).
The 2026 packs also describe a special invitation pathway for the top five SASMO scorers in each eligible grade, subject to the stated country-participation requirement.
Students should also:
have a strong foundation in competition mathematics;
be able to solve non-routine problems independently;
be prepared to work in a team of three or four;
communicate mathematical reasoning clearly;
be comfortable completing an extended online competition; and
understand that calculators and mathematical instruments are not permitted.
Qualification criteria may change between competition cycles and should always be confirmed through the current registration opportunity.
ROUND 1
Open Round
Exam Date & Time
13:00-19:15, Sun 23 Aug 2026
Registration Deadline
Monday, 3 August 2026
FURTHER ROUNDS & PROGRESSION
Explore the later stages of the competition. Progression is subject to the organiser's current qualification requirements.
Semifinal Round
The Semifinal Round builds on the earlier stage with more advanced questions and deeper application.
Exam Date & Time
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (NZT)
Registration Deadline
Friday, 1 May 2026 · 11:59 pm (NZT)
Semifinal Round
The Semifinal Round builds on the earlier stage with more advanced questions and deeper application.
Exam Date & Time
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (NZT)
Registration Deadline
Friday, 1 May 2026 · 11:59 pm (NZT)
Semifinal Round
The Semifinal Round builds on the earlier stage with more advanced questions and deeper application.
Exam Date & Time
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (NZT)
Registration Deadline
Friday, 1 May 2026 · 11:59 pm (NZT)
Semifinal Round
The Semifinal Round builds on the earlier stage with more advanced questions and deeper application.
Exam Date & Time
Saturday, 16 May 2026 · 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (NZT)
Registration Deadline
Friday, 1 May 2026 · 11:59 pm (NZT)
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Past Papers
Guide
Rules and
Exam Instructions
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THE RIGHT SUPPORT. AT YOUR STAGE
PREPARATION COURSES
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CLASS
Placement for Advanced Class is confirmed after consultation.
STAGE
REGULAR CLASS · OPEN ROUND PREPARATION
Open Round Preparation
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16 hours total
8 x 2-hour lessons
· Connect neural structures with function and disease.
· Intepret graphs, experiments and research extracts.
· Complete an Open Round-style mock with an individual error review.
Session 1 — Foundations
……Session 2 — Core concepts
……Session 3 — Problem solving
……
Choose your teaching format
Small-group preparation with up to 3 students, offering structured teaching, guided practice and personalised feedback.
16 hours · 8 × 2-hour sessions
NZ$1,060
per student · full programme
Focused preparation for two students learning together, with guided teaching, targeted practice and personalised feedback.
16 hours · 8 × 2-hour sessions
NZ$1,280
per student · full programme
Fully personalised one-to-one preparation with teaching, practice and feedback tailored to the student's needs.
16 hours · 8 × 2-hour sessions
NZ$1,840
per student · full programme
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Submission and Confirmation
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Eligibility Review
You will receive the Exam Instructions closer to the date
Exam Instructions
Participate and do your best!
Competition Day
Competition Overview
Mustang Math Tournament (MMT)
Mustang Math Tournament (MMT) is an international mathematics competition organised by Mustang Math, a United States nonprofit organisation developed by high school and university students, including individuals involved in the Stanford and Berkeley Math Tournaments.
The international competition is available through the SIMCC Global Network and covers students from Grades 4–12 (NZ Years 5-13). It is divided into a middle-school track for Grades 4–8 and a high-school track for Grades 9–12.
Unlike a conventional mathematics paper, MMT combines individual performance with collaborative team problem solving. Every participant completes the Solo Stampede individual round before working with teammates through three distinctive, game-like rounds. These rounds require students not only to solve challenging mathematical problems, but also to select questions strategically, manage time, communicate clearly and maximise their team’s score.
The exact team-round formats differ between the middle-school and high-school tracks, ensuring that the structure and level of challenge are appropriate to the participating students.
MMT gives students an opportunity to:
solve advanced and non-routine mathematics problems;
develop mathematical reasoning across several major subject areas;
experience both individual and team-based competition;
strengthen collaboration and mathematical communication;
practise making strategic decisions under time pressure;
learn how to allocate work effectively within a team;
encounter unusual and game-like competition formats;
receive individual and team recognition;
compare their performance using regional award criteria; and
extend their competitive mathematics experience beyond a standard written paper.
A distinctive feature of MMT is that mathematical ability alone is not always enough. Students must also consider which problems to attempt, how to divide tasks and when to submit answers.
MMT is suitable for students who:
are enrolled in Grades 4–12 (NZ Years 5-13);
have demonstrated strong performance in mathematics;
enjoy challenging, unfamiliar or Olympiad-style problems;
have previous mathematics competition experience;
are comfortable working under time pressure;
can contribute constructively within a team;
enjoy strategy-based or game-like challenges;
are willing to explain mathematical ideas to teammates;
want to strengthen skills in algebra, geometry, combinatorics and number theory; or
are looking for a more advanced international competition experience.
MMT is designed primarily for high-achieving competition students. It is not intended as an introductory or general-entry mathematics assessment.
MMT recognises both individual and team performance.
Individual Awards
Individual awards are determined separately for each grade from Grade 4 to Grade 12 using SIMCC regional criteria rather than a single local-country ranking.
The supplied 2026 information packs show the following distribution:
Gold Award — top 10%;
Silver Award — next 15%;
Bronze Award — next 25%;
Honorable Mention — next 20%; and
Certificate of Participation — remaining 30%.
Team Awards
Team awards are provided across the applicable team divisions:
Gold Award — top 8%;
Silver Award — next 12%; and
Bronze Award — next 20%.
Overall Championship
Where a grade level has more than 50 contestants, the following titles may be awarded:
Overall Champion;
Overall Runner-up; and
Overall Second Runner-up.
The overall result combines:
the student’s individual score; and
points derived from the student’s team award.
The 2026 scoring model assigns:
Gold team award — 10 points;
Silver team award — 7 points; and
Bronze team award — 4 points.
The 2026 information packs also list contest vouchers and IJHS Scholarship points for the top three overall students. These rewards are cycle-specific and should be confirmed for the relevant year.
MMT is itself an advanced, qualification-based competition within the wider SIMCC academic competition network.
Participation gives students the opportunity to demonstrate:
individual competition performance;
advanced mathematical problem solving;
teamwork and communication;
strategic decision-making; and
the ability to perform in an international competition environment.
For the 2026 cycle, eligible Overall Champions and runners-up receive IJHS Scholarship points. However, the supplied information packs do not describe an automatic progression route into another competition or programme.
Any scholarship, training programme or subsequent international opportunity should therefore be treated as separate and subject to its own eligibility and application requirements.