Global Mental Math Olympiad 2025
Building on the success of two previous editions of the Global Mental Math Olympiad in Dubai and a series of internationally recognized events, including:
• ✅ 4 Editions of the Online Mental Math World Cup
• ✅ The Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025 held in Manama
GMMO 2025 promises to be our most exciting and competitive edition yet — with expanded global participation and even more opportunities for young math talents to shine.
Highlights of GMMO 2024
About GMMO 2025
We are delighted to invite you and your students to the 3rd Edition of the Global Mental Math Olympiad (GMMO 2025) — proudly hosted in the dynamic city of Dubai by Live Math Competitions and League
Building on the success of two previous editions of the Global Mental Math Olympiad in Dubai and a series of internationally recognized events, including:
• ✅ 4 Editions of the Online Mental Math World Cup
• ✅ The Bahrain Mental Math Olympiad 2025 held in Manama
GMMO 2025 promises to be our most exciting and competitive edition yet — with expanded global participation and even more opportunities for young math talents to shine.
Why Join GMMO 2025
🌍 A Truly International Experience
This flagship event will bring together passionate mental math enthusiasts from across the globe and the Emirates, competing in a dynamic, gamified environment that transforms traditional math challenges into an exciting intellectual sport.
🏅 Introducing: LiveMCL Mental Math World Records
For the first time ever, Participants can also participate in the LiveMCL Mental Math World Records, giving them the opportunity to set global benchmarks and etch their names in mental math history.
🎯 Why Join GMMO 2025?
· Live competition arena with pre-set iPads/Tablets
· Real-time leaderboards with instant scoring and results
· Unique multi-mode questions designed to push mental math speed and accuracy
· Gamified environment proven to motivate and engage learners better than traditional tests
Our goal is to foster a love for Mental Math in children by offering practice-driven, competitive formats that help sharpen skills and boost confidence especially for future STEM aspirants.
We would be honored to have you join us once again for the Global Mental Math Olympiad,Dubai.Your participation will be key to making GMMO 2025 an unforgettable celebration of math talent.
Schedule
| Category wise Event Details
| Category | Event Dates
| Challenger (Ages 6 – 8) | 1st November 2025,Saturday
| Master (Ages 9-11) | 1st November 2025, Saturday
| Grandmaster (Ages 12 and above) | 1st November 2025, Saturday
| LiveMCL World Record Event | 2nd November 2025,Sunday
| Exact category-wise timeslots will be shared with all participants via their registered email address later.
Competition Formats and Challenges
GMMO 2025 offers a dynamic lineup of three Competition Challenges:
1)The Standard Mandatory Challenge,
2) Addition & Subtraction Sprint Challenge
3) Multiplication Sprint Challenge
And the launch of the prestigious LiveMCL Mental Math World Records event
Standard Mandatory Challenge
Question Format: Engage with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question Attempt: Attempt a total of 100 questions.
Duration as per Category
- Challenger Category (6 to 8 years): One round of 10 minutes
- Master Category (9-11 years): One round of 12 minutes
- Grandmaster Category (12 years and above): One round of 12 minutes
Scoring System
- Correct Answer: +10 points
- Incorrect Answer: -2 points
- Skipped Questions: No negative marking
SPRINTS OPTIONAL COMPETITION CHALLENGES
- The Sprint Challenge encourages skill testing in additions-subtractions and multiplications.
- It provides a competitive platform for participants to elevate proficiency in these specific mental math topics.
- Participants compete in their respective age categories
- Sprints is a one round event.
Sprint 1: Additions and Subtractions Sprint Challenge
Question Format: Unlimited Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration as per Category:
- Challenger Category (Ages 6 to 8): One Round of 2 Minutes
- Master Category (Ages 9 to 11): One Round of 5 Minutes
- Grandmaster Category (Ages 12 and above): One Round of 5 Minutes
Scoring:
- Correct Answer: +10 points
- Incorrect Answer: -2 points
- Skipped Questions: No negative marking
Sprint 2: Multiplications Sprint Challenge
Question Format: Unlimited Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration as per Category:
- Challenger Category (Ages 6 to 8): One Round of 2 Minutes
- Master Category (Ages 9 to 11): One Round of 5 Minutes
- Grandmaster Category (Ages 12 and above): One Round of 5 Minutes
Scoring:
- Correct Answer: +10 points
- Incorrect Answer: -2 points
- Skipped Questions: No negative marking
Complementary Prep/Mock Event Details
Why are Prep/Mock Events Important?
• Familiarize with the Environment: Get to know the Competition App Environment and its features.
• Test Login Credentials: Ensure seamless access to the competition platform.
• Self-Assessment: Identify strengths and weaknesses in various areas.
• Refine Strategy: Fine-tune approach and strategy based on self- assessment.
• Boost Confidence: Feel more confident and prepared for the actual competition
Webinar Details
All registered participants can attend a special Mental Math Tips and Tricks webinar tailored to their age categories:
- Industry experts will cover important topics based on the competition syllabus.
- These webinars are designed to make Mental Math enjoyable, enhance competition performance, improve overall calculation skills, and explore key syllabus topics
- Optional Attendance: These webinars are optional and are intended for participants who are new to mental math or looking to explore more mental math techniques.
Participant Guidelines and Terms
- Assigned Timeslots: All participants will receive specific timeslots according to their respective categories to report to the venue on their registered email address.
- Registration and Reporting: Participants are required to register and check in at the Welcome Desk at least 30 minutes before their assigned timeslot.
- Attire: All participants must be dressed in their school ortraining institute uniforms.
- Identification: All participants must carry age-proof documentation or a school ID card, which will be checked at the welcome desk.
- Device Usage: The competition rounds will be conducted on I- pads/tablets provided by the organizers at the venue.
- Rough Work: Participants are allowed to use Pen and Paper for rough work during the competition.
- Mock Test: Participants must engage in the Mock Test using their registered email ID on our Competition app “Arena by LiveMCL”. User IDs and password-change instructions will be sent to the registered email address. This will ensure smooth participation on the competition day.
- Accuracy Registration Details: Ensure that accurate registration details are provided as changes post-registration are not possible. Incorrect information may result in registration cancellation without fee refund.
- Multiple Registrations: While registering a second child, parents must use a different email ID. Email id provided during registration will be the login id of the participants and hence has to be unique for each participant
- Dispute Resolution: The Live Math Competitions and League organizers hold the right to make final decisions and interpretations on any disputes or issues related to the competition.
- Force Majeure: In the case of a Force Majeure event leading to competition cancellation or rescheduling, organizers shall not be held liable.
- Refund policy: We regret to inform you that our events operate under a strict no-refund policy. Once registration is completed, no refunds will be provided for any reason.
- Terms and Conditions: Organizers retain the right to modify the competition's terms and conditions at their discretion and without prior notice
- Online Resource: For general information and clarification about the competition, please refer to our official website: www.livemcl.com
Part 2: Inaugural Event of “The LiveMCL Book of Mental Math World Records” at GMMO 2025,Dubai
We are delighted to present a prestigious and exciting opportunity for your child — the inaugural edition of “The LiveMCL Book of Mental Math World Records”, to be held during the Global Mental Math Olympiad (GMMO) 2025, on 2nd November 2025.
This first-of-its-kind record-setting event is organized by Live Math Competitions and League (LiveMCL) — a global platform committed to fostering mental math excellence. The event will unite talented young minds from across the world in a series of fast-paced, high-precision Mental Math challenges designed to test speed, accuracy, and numerical agility.
Starting this year, The LiveMCL Book of Mental Math World Records will be hosted annually, with Dubai as the home of its flagship edition. Participants will have the unique opportunity to set or break official records in a professionally administered, tech-powered format through our Arena by LiveMCL App.
🔢 The LiveMCL Book of Mental Math World Records – Key Details
- 📍 Venue: Glendale International School, Dubai, UAE
- 📆 Date: Sunday,2nd November 2025
- 💻 Platform: Arena by LiveMCL App (on tablets provided by organizers)
- 👥 Age Category: Open Category (For Ages 6 and above)
- 🧠 Question Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Only participants who are officially registered for the Standard Mandatory Challenge at GMMO 2025 are eligible to register and participate in The LiveMCL Book of Mental Math World Records event.
9 World Record Subjects for 2025 Edition
Participants can choose from the following mental math challenges designed to test speed and accuracy:
Subject 1: 2-Digit + 2-Digit Addition
Example: 25 + 52 = 77
Subject 2: 3-Digit + 3-Digit Addition
Example: 125 + 150 = 275
Subject 3: 4-Digit + 4-Digit Addition
Example: 2525 + 1567 = 4092
Subject 4: 2-Digit ± 2-Digit Mixed Operations
Examples: 25 + 52 = 77, 82 − 53 = 29
Subject 5: 3-Digit ± 2-Digit Mixed Operations
Examples: 225 + 64 = 289, 333 − 98 = 235
Subject 6: 2-Digit × 1-Digit Multiplication
Example: 36 × 8 = 288
Subject 7: 2-Digit × 2-Digit Multiplication
Example: 44 × 87 = 3828
Subject 8: 3-Digit × 3-Digit Multiplication
Example: 154 × 238 = 36652
Subject 9: Perfect Square Root of a 6-Digit Number
Example: √124609 = 353
🔍 Note: Participants interested in attempting any other types of existing or unique math records may contact us with details on contact@livemcl.com latest by 10th October 2025.
⚠️ Important Guidelines
• The use of pen, paper, calculators, abacus, soroban, or any external aids is strictly prohibited during the World record attempts.
• All attempts will be conducted on tablets/iPads provided by the organizers.
• The event will be conducted under the official LiveMCL World Record protocol, which will be strictly followed for all registered participants on the day of the event.
⏱️ Scoring & Attempt Format
✔️ Correct Answer: +10 points
❌ Incorrect Answer: -5 points
🚫 No Skip Option: All questions must be attempted in the order presented.
❤️ Lives per Attempt:
• Each participant gets 2 lives per attempt
• On the 3rd incorrect answer, the attempt automatically ends, and the score is finalized for that attempt.
🔁 Number of Attempts:
• Each participant gets 3 attempts per Subject
• Each attempt is 3 minutes long
• Only the highest score among the 3 attempts will be considered for the final World Record tally.
🏆 Recognition & Rewards
🥇 Top Scorer in Each Subject
Will be officially recognized as a Record Holder in The LiveMCL Book of Mental Math Worlds Records and awarded:
🏅 Medal + 🧾 World Record Certificate
👧🧒 Kids World Record Category (Ages 6–8)
Top scorer in each subject from this age group will receive the Kids World Record Holder title, along with:
🏅 Medal + 🧾 Kids World Record Certificate
📜 Participation Certificates
All registered participants will receive an official certificate of participation for The LiveMCL Book of Mental Math Worlds Records attempt.
🌐 Online Recognition
Names of Official World record holders will be published on the LiveMCL World Records section of our website
📱 How to Prepare?
All 9 World Record subjects for 2025 can be practiced on our official practice app:
Live Math Competitions and League under the “World Record Practice mode”