Math Kangaroo

Math Kangaroo is a 75-minute multiple-choice test. 

There are 24 questions for grades 1 – 4: 8 questions for 3 points, 8 questions for 4 points, and 8 questions for 5 points. 

There are 30 questions for grades 5 – 12: 10 questions for 3 points, 10 questions for 4 points, and 10 questions for 5 points. 

Most questions are word problems that are chosen by The International Math Kangaroo Committee annually. 

Every student qualifies who can read and work independently. Students can participate in the competition only once each year at his/her school grade level or a higher grade level. Participation at a lower grade level is not permitted. 

Each registered student has free access to online video solutions for questions from previous years. 

Each in-person or online center participant receives a math-related gift and a certificate. 

The national winners (first 20 ranks) and state winners (first 3 ranks) are publicly recognized on our website. 

Winners receive medals, ribbons, magnets, and electronic or in-kind prizes after the ranking announcement. Several sophomore students are awarded math camps. Senior high school students with consistent top rankings for several consecutive years receive college grants. See more details on the awards here.