The Math Kangaroo Competition is an international, once a year event, always held on the third Thursday in March. The exam is affiliated with the France-based association Kangourou sans Frontières and is applied in more than 90 countries. The questions are not standard textbook problems and come from a large variety of topics. Besides inspiring ideas, perseverance and creativity, the exam requires imagination, basic computational skills, logical thinking, and other problem solving strategies.
All students grades 1-12 qualify for participation in Math Kangaroo if they are able to work independently, read, and answer a multiple choice test. The competition questions are appropriate for the students’ age, and are both interesting and challenging. Questions are chosen by the International Math Kangaroo Committee, AKSF (aksf.org). The competition takes the following format:
- 75 Minutes multiple choice test
- 24 Questions for students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 30 Questions for students in grades 5 and up
- No aids other than writing utensils and paper will be allowed. In particular, no calculators will be allowed on any part of the competition, and any cell phones must be turned off
Students who rank top 20 in the country and top 3 in a given state are recognized on Math Kangaroo website and receive gifts.
Location(s)
- Participating schools
- Math Kangaroo centers worldwide
- Remote
Schedule
- The third Thursday in March
Cost/Compensation
- Registration fee of $21
Eligibility Requirements
- Students are eligible to take the exam if they are in grades 1-12
Deadline
- December 15
Application or Entry Requirements
- Students must register online through their school, Kangaroo Math center, or individually beginning September 15
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The Association Kangourou sans Frontières (AKSF) is a non-profit organization based in France that aims to promote and spread the joy of mathematics among students worldwide. Founded in 1991, AKSF is best known for organizing the annual Kangaroo Mathematics Competition, an international math contest designed to challenge and engage students of all ages. Through its various educational programs and competitions, AKSF aims to foster a love for mathematics, encourage critical thinking, and support mathematical talent development across borders.
