National round
Correct answer: +4 points. Incorrect answer: −1. Blank: 0.
COMPETITION · MATH + IQ
Competition systems
The scoring and recognition systems differ between TIMO Math and TIMO IQ.
TIMO Math
Scoring and qualification route
Global final
Correct answer: +4 points. Incorrect or blank answer: 0.
Grade 12 competes in the Grade 11 category at the global final. Each country may enter up to 20 students per grade.
| Score | Recognition |
|---|---|
| 91–100 | Gold medal |
| 75–90 | Silver medal |
| 50–74 | Bronze medal |
| 40–49 | Certificate of merit |
| 1–39 | Participation certificate |
| Rank | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Top 10% | Gold |
| Next 15% | Silver |
| Next 30% | Bronze |
| Up to the next 50% | Honourable mention |
Participants and team leaders receive participation certificates under the rules.
TIMO Math test materials and instructions
Allowed: black or blue pen, eraser and clear ruler. Not allowed: calculators, phones, smart watches or personal notes.
Initial complaints about text, printing or ambiguity are limited to three hours after the exam and are submitted by the country leader. Appeals after results follow the channel specified in the rules.
TIMO IQ
Recognition by category rank
| Rank | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Top 5% | Gold medal |
| Next 10% | Silver medal |
| Next 15% | Bronze medal |
| Next 30% | Certificate of merit |
| Remaining participants | Participation certificate |
Recognition is determined by category rank.