How Quest X Works
Navigate your path from initial registration to the final global rankings. Understand the exact operational flow of the Quest X mathematics competition, designed for seamless mission execution.
Two Paths. One Mission.
Whether you're registering a whole school or just yourself, here's exactly what happens next.
For Schools
Step 1: Tell Us About Your School
Head to Register and choose School Entry. Add your contact person's details, your school's information, and how many students you're enrolling — then select which level, or levels, they're competing in. Discounts apply automatically based on your student count, so the more you enroll, the less it costs per student.
Step 2: Pay Once, For The Whole Cohort
Complete payment securely by Stripe or PayPal for your full group. Your coordinator pays once — no need to collect individual payments from parents.
Step 3: You're In
As soon as payment is confirmed, you'll get access to your school's QuestX Portal, where you assign each student a licence.
Step 4: Add Your Students
Inside the portal, create an account for each student you've enrolled and give them a licence from your pool.
Step 5: Schedule The Quiz
When the administrator assigns a quiz to your school, you're notified in the portal. Open Schedule Quizzes and set the exact date and time window your students will sit it — it stays hidden from them until you do. Your window has to fall inside the competition dates.
For Individuals
Step 1: Sign Up In Minutes
Head to Register and choose Solo Mission. Add your (or your child's) details and select your level.
Step 2: Pay Securely
Complete payment by Stripe or PayPal.
Step 3: You're In
Once payment is confirmed, you'll get access to your own QuestX Portal.
Step 4: Set Up Your Profile & Pick Your Time
Finish your student profile, then choose your own start time for the quiz from your dashboard — any slot inside the competition window. The quiz unlocks for you at exactly that time.
Exam Day — Everyone
Step 1: Log In Ahead Of Time
Join your portal a few minutes before your scheduled start time — the one your school set, or the one you picked yourself — so everything's ready when the clock starts.
Step 2: The Mission Begins
The quiz unlocks at your scheduled time: 40 minutes, 25 multiple-choice questions, one option per question, no per-question timer. The timer and rules run automatically inside the portal — there's nothing to set up yourself.
Step 3: Submit When You're Done
Once you've answered your final question, submit your exam. That's it — no edits after submission.
Step 4: See Where You Stand
When the administrator releases results, you'll get yours: a personalised certificate, plus school, national, and global rankings.
Rules of Engagement
Single Device
Cadets must navigate the mission from a single registered terminal. Multiple device access will trigger an immediate abort.
No External Nav-Computers
Calculators are strictly prohibited unless explicitly authorized by specific sector-level parameters.
Honor System
Home-based participants operate under the Intergalactic Honor Code. Integrity is the core of our exploration.
Scoring & Rankings
Your performance determines your placement on the Global Leaderboard. Points are calculated with precision to ensure fair ranking across all quadrants.
- +1 Point for every correct trajectory calculation (answer).
- 0 Points for blank or incorrect entries. No negative penalties.
- Time Bonus: Ties on the leaderboard are resolved by completion speed.