Math Kangaroo is an international math competition for students in grades 1 – 12 that has taken place in the U.S. since 1998. The competition is a single round 75-minute test. It has 24 questions for grades 1 – 4, and 30 questions for grades 5 – 12.
The test evaluates students’ logical combination capabilities and creative problem-solving skills. Most of the test questions are word problems and present concepts that aren’t usually taught in Common Core math.
The test questions are divided into 3 levels – ranging from 3 points (easy) to 4 points (medium) and 5 points (difficult). All questions are multiple-choice with 5 different options. Test-takers can not use calculators and can work-out calculations on one piece of paper.
Children who participate in Math Kangaroo usually develop a passion for math and logical thinking. Math Kangaroo competitors also move on and compete in other math competitions like AMC 8, AMC10 and the AIMEE.
The Math Kangaroo test always lands on the 3rd Thursday of March. This year’s test date is March 18th.
