Registration for the 2026 Math Kangaroo Competition has entered a critical stage. Originating in Australia as a global fun math activity, it was founded by mathematician Peter O'Halloran in 1980 and now covers 87 countries and regions worldwide, attracting over 6.3 million students to participate annually.
With its unique fun and low entry threshold, the Math Kangaroo Competition has become an ideal starting point for young students to explore the world of mathematics.
I. Unique Value of the Math Kangaroo Competition
The biggest difference between the Math Kangaroo Competition and traditional math competitions lies in its use of vivid and life-oriented questions to stimulate children's interest in math learning. The questions are designed to be close to real life, integrating scenarios such as shopping, games, and travel into mathematical thinking training, allowing children to experience the practical beauty of math while solving problems.
This competition provides an appropriate challenge platform for students of all ages. Students in grades 1-2 can enjoy the Chinese audio question-reading function, completely eliminating language barriers; while senior-grade students can cultivate logical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities through challenging questions.
The scoring mechanism of the Math Kangaroo Competition is unique: 1 point is deducted for incorrect answers, and no points are deducted for unanswered questions. This mechanism requires students to make rational judgments, avoid blind guessing, and develop rigorous thinking habits.
II. 2026 Season Key Information: Schedule & Registration Methods
Schedule
Exam Date: March 28, 2026 (Saturday)
Registration Deadline: March 17, 2026
Exam Schedule by Level
| Difficulty Level |
Corresponding Grades |
Exam Time |
Exam Duration |
| Level A |
Grades 1-2 |
09:00-10:15 |
75 minutes |
| Levels B & C |
Grades 3-6 |
10:30-11:45 |
75 minutes |
| Levels D, E & F |
Grades 7-12 |
14:00-15:15 |
75 minutes |
Registration Methods
Individual direct registration is not supported for the Math Kangaroo Competition. Participation is only possible through the following channels:
Group Registration via School: If the student's school is a cooperative test center, registration can be organized uniformly through the school.
Registration via WeChat Mini Program: Students or parents from cooperative schools can search for the WeChat mini program "ASDAN International Science Assessment" to register.
Registration via Authorized Institutions: Students from non-test center schools can participate through officially authorized registration agencies.
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III. Competition Format & Difficulty Levels
The Math Kangaroo Competition is divided into 6 difficulty levels based on students' grades, with different numbers of questions and score values for each level.
Scoring Criteria Comparison
| Level |
Suitable Grades |
Number of Questions |
Total Score |
Scoring Rules |
| A-B |
Grades 1-4 |
24 |
120 points |
Questions 1-8: 3 points each; Questions 9-16: 4 points each; Questions 17-24: 5 points each |
| C-F |
Grades 5-12 |
30 |
150 points |
Questions 1-10: 3 points each; Questions 11-20: 4 points each; Questions 21-30: 5 points each |
The competition rules clearly state: Students may register for a level higher than their current grade, but are not allowed to register for a level lower than their current grade. The online exam for grades 1-2 provides a Chinese question-reading function to ensure young candidates can understand the questions.
Question types are mainly divided into five categories: Graphic, Computational, Mathematical Logic, Application, and Fun Questions. Among them, Graphic questions account for about 30%, Logical Reasoning questions for about 25%, and Computational and Application questions for about 45%.
IV. Award Settings & Value
Awards for the Math Kangaroo Competition are divided into Global Awards and China Regional Awards.
2026 Math Kangaroo Award Settings
| Award Category |
Winning Criteria |
Description |
| Achievement Award |
Perfect score recipients |
Global award |
| Super Gold Award |
Top 3%-5% |
China Regional Award |
| Gold Award |
Top 10%-15% |
China Regional Award |
| Silver Award |
Top 20%-30% |
China Regional Award |
| Bronze Award |
Top 35%-45% |
China Regional Award |
| Math Skill Award |
Top 25% in each region excluding national awards |
China Regional Award |
The winning rate of the Math Kangaroo Competition is as high as over 60%, providing sufficient opportunities for Chinese students to showcase their abilities. Awards are judged separately for each grade, and recipients of the Perfect Score Award will also receive a medal.
The certificate of this competition is highly recognized worldwide and is a strong proof of students' mathematical abilities. For young students, the results of the Math Kangaroo Competition serve as a golden stepping stone to advanced competitions such as AMC8, and also an important reference for admissions evaluations of high-quality schools at home and abroad.
V. Preparation Strategies & Tips
Based on the characteristics of the Math Kangaroo Competition, candidates can adopt the following preparation strategies:
Foundation Consolidation Stage: Sort out the knowledge system by module, focusing on mastering basic concepts and problem-solving methods of the three core modules: Arithmetic and Number Sense, Geometry and Space, and Logical Reasoning.
Specialized Breakthrough Stage: Practice past papers by category and establish an error log to mark error types. Conduct specialized training on high-frequency trap questions, especially unit conversion questions, logical qualifier discrimination questions, and geometric rotation misleading questions.
Speed Optimization Stage: Conduct timed training to improve problem-solving efficiency. For example, limit 30 minutes for the first 16 questions of Levels A-B, and ensure the accuracy rate of the first 20 questions of Levels C-F is higher than 90%.
In terms of exam skills, it is recommended that students ensure zero mistakes in basic questions, allocate time reasonably, mark and skip questions that cannot be solved within 3 minutes per question, and focus on tackling them before the end of the exam.
With the exam date of March 28, 2026 approaching, the registration channel will close on March 17. In recent years, the score lines for the Math Kangaroo Competition have been continuously rising. In 2025, the Super Gold Award score line for Grade 3 was as high as 114 points (full score 120), and the Super Gold Award score line for Level D (Grades 7-8) reached 145 points (full score 150), making the competition increasingly fierce.
Participating students can download for free:
2013-2025 Math Kangaroo full-level past papers (PDF) + answers + new season preparation materials ⇓
Math Kangaroo Comprehensive Preparation Package: 2013-2025 A-F Bilingual (Chinese-English) Past Papers + Answers + Word Manual
Grades 1-2 (with video explanations)
Grades 3-4
Grades 5-6
Grades 7-8
Grades 9-10
Grades 11-12
Other valuable materials:
2023-2025 Bilingual Yearly Past Papers
Math Kangaroo White Paper Word Collection
Wonderful Question Sets & Common Mistake Collections
2006-2024 English Original Practice Questions
2020&2021&2025 Video Explanations
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