The Malta Mathematics Olympiad is a biennial competition for Year 9 and Year 10 students from all secondary school sectors. Each school is represented by a team of three students. The first Malta Mathematics Olympiad was held in the year 2000. The aim of this one-day event is to foster problem-solving skills in young students in an atmosphere of healthy competition. The activity aims to promote teamwork and positive attitudes towards Mathematics.

The competition is divided into two one-hour sections with a 30‑minute break between them. Section A is an individual, non‑calculator test made up of 18 multiple‑choice. Section B is a team-based round consisting of eight open-ended questions during which calculators may be used.

Individual rankings are determined solely by the marks obtained in Section A, with the top three scoring students receiving first, second and third place. Team rankings are based on the combined total of all three students’ scores from Section A together with the team’s score in Section B. The teams with the highest combined scores will be awarded first, second and third place. 

The Malta Mathematics Olympiad is a highly awaited mathematical event and schools prepare their students well in advance to ensure a good performance and ranking.