Mathematical Kangaroo (also known as International Mathematical Kangaroo, or Kangourou sans frontieres in French) is an international mathematical competition held across 92 countries in the world.
There are twelve levels of participation, ranging from grade 1 to grade 12.
The key competence tested by Mathematical Kangaroo is not just pure knowledge of formulas, but the logical combination of concepts.
Eligible for Grades
Grades 1 to 12
TEST FORMAT
The competition is a multiple-choice test of 90 minutes. Students registering through their school will take pen and paper-based test whereas students registering at individual level might be offered the online mode of test. The Contest will be held at the student's own school (or at Open center for Individual Participants), to be administered by the assigned contact person.
The paper contains 30 questions (except for Pre Ecolier and Ecolier papers, which has 24 questions) with 5 choices to each problem. The maximum score is 96 points for students up to 4th grade, and 120 points for other students. 1 point will be deducted for each incorrect answer, and no penalty for skipping a question.
Each participant will receive an answer sheet (OMR Sheet) to record their answer, as well as blank sheets for calculation. All used and unused sheets must be returned to the invigilator or proctor at the end of the contest. Students can only bring a pencil or pen, eraser and geometry tools to the Contest. Student will not be allowed to use a calculator during the Contest.
AWARDS
Merit Scholarships & Summer Camp
Perfect scorer in final rounds of each grade to get Year Long Cash Scholarship of Rs. 1000/- per month. Perfect scorer of each grade to get a chance to participate in International camps at subsidized cost.
Medals and Merit Certificates
Top scoring students at each level of participation will be awarded with gold, silver, bronze medals and merit certificates. Others will get the certificate of participation.
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Imporrtant Dates
Contest date 5 June to 13 June
Last Date To Register 1 june
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