2026 Math Kangaroo Competition Registration Open! Registration Methods, Competition Dates, Exam Format, Grade-Specific Content, High-Score Tips & Past 10 Years' Full-Level Past Exam Questions

The Math Kangaroo Competition is one of the world's largest youth mathematics competitions, covering 106 countries and regions globally, attracting over 6.3 million students to participate every year. Founded in 1980 by renowned Australian mathematician Peter O'Halloran, the competition is famous for its vivid and interesting questions, aiming to stimulate students' interest and confidence in learning mathematics.
Unlike traditional Olympiads with high difficulty challenges, the Math Kangaroo Competition integrates daily life scenarios such as shopping, games, and travel into mathematical thinking, making mathematics approachable and interesting. The competition is suitable for students of all levels in grades 1-12, especially providing an excellent mathematical enlightenment platform for lower-grade students.

I. 2026 Math Kangaroo Competition Schedule

Below is the key time information for the 2026 Math Kangaroo Competition:
Item Specific Time Notes
Registration Start Date Already started Deadline may vary by test center
Regular Registration Deadline March 17, 2026 Early registration is recommended
Competition Date March 28, 2026 (Saturday) Uniform nationwide
Result Announcement 6-8 weeks after the competition Global awards announced in May
The exam schedule for each grade is as follows:

Level A (Grades 1-2): 9:00-10:15 AM (75 minutes)

Levels B & C (Grades 3-6): 10:30-11:45 AM (75 minutes)

Levels D, E & F (Junior & Senior High): 2:00-3:15 PM (75 minutes)

II. Registration Methods

Individual registration is not supported for the Math Kangaroo Competition. Candidates must participate through the following channels:

Group Registration via School: If the student's school is an authorized partner test center of the Math Kangaroo Competition, registration can be completed uniformly through the school teacher.

Registration via ASDAN Mini Program: Search for the WeChat mini program "ASDAN International Science Assessment", register and log in, then search for "Math Kangaroo Competition" to complete registration (only for students from partner test center schools).

Registration via Authorized Institutions: If the student's school is not a partner test center, registration can be handled through official cooperative institutions.

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III. Exam Format & Scoring Rules

The Math Kangaroo Competition adopts bilingual (Chinese-English) test papers. For grades 1-2, Chinese audio question reading is also provided to ensure young candidates can understand the questions.

Exam Format: All multiple-choice questions; online or offline exam (depending on the test center); 75-minute duration.

Scoring criteria vary by grade:

Level Number of Questions Total Score Scoring Rules
A-B (Grades 1-4) 24 120 points Starting score: 24 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 Starting score: 30 points; Questions 1-10: 3 points each; Questions 11-20: 4 points each; Questions 21-30: 5 points each
1 point will be deducted for incorrect answers, and no points will be deducted for unanswered questions. Therefore, blind guessing is not recommended for uncertain questions.

IV. Grade-Specific Exam Content & Preparation Strategies

Grade-Specific Exam Content Analysis

The Math Kangaroo Competition is divided into 6 difficulty levels based on grades. Below are the main test points for each grade:

Level A (Grades 1-2): Basic mathematical concepts such as number recognition, simple arithmetic operations, figure recognition, and clock time.

Level B (Grades 3-4): Four arithmetic operations, perimeter and area of simple geometric figures, logical reasoning, etc.

Level C (Grades 5-6): Fraction and decimal operations, geometric figure transformations, simple application problems, etc.

Levels D-F (Junior & Senior High): More complex content such as algebraic thinking, geometric proofs, and probability statistics.

Efficient Preparation Plan

Below is a recommended preparation plan for the 2026 competition:
Time Phase Preparation Focus Specific Actions
Foundation Building Period (September-December) Knowledge map sorting Systematically review grade-specific knowledge modules and conduct 10-15 targeted practice questions daily
Specialized Breakthrough Period (January-February) Error attribution management Focus on practicing one type of question per week and conduct 1-2 timed mock exams weekly
Sprint Optimization Period (March) Full real mock training Conduct 3-4 full real mock exams weekly, review trap questions intensively, and master answering strategies

High-Score Tips for Each Question Type

Graphic Questions (30%-42% of Scores): Master the reference point marking method for rotation and symmetry questions; for 3D stacking questions, determine the base from the top view and mark the number of visible faces layer by layer.

Logical Reasoning Questions (25%-38% of Scores): Use multi-condition chain breaking methods to eliminate redundant information and focus on core constraints.

Application Modeling Questions (15%-28% of Scores): Use the extreme value verification method to substitute answers back into the question stem for feasibility checking.

V. Award Settings & Historical Score Lines

Award Settings

The Math Kangaroo Competition offers a variety of awards, including:

Math Kangaroo Achievement Award: Awarded to students with a perfect score

Super Gold Award: Top 3%-5%

Gold Award: Top 10%-15%

Silver Award: Top 20%-30%

Bronze Award: Top 35%-45%

Math Skill Award: Top 25% in each region excluding national awards

Awards are determined separately for each grade, with a high winning rate of 55%-70%, giving more students the opportunity to gain recognition.

Historical Score Line Reference

Below are the score lines for some levels of the 2025 Math Kangaroo Competition:
Level Grade Full Score Super Gold Award Gold Award Silver Award Bronze Award
B Grade 3 120 116 109 103 95
C Grade 5 120 114 105 95 87
E Grade 9 150 145 138 126 112
F Grade 11 150 144 134 119 103

VI. Competition Value & Recognition

As a globally recognized international mathematics competition, the Math Kangaroo Competition offers the following values:

International Competition Experience: Recognized by 87 countries worldwide, adding highlights to academic resumes.

Lower-Age Friendly: Covers grades 1-12 with interesting questions, suitable for mathematical enlightenment.

High Winning Rate: Compared with other competitions, the Math Kangaroo has a higher winning ratio, helping to build mathematical confidence.

Connection to Advanced Competitions: 85% of Math Kangaroo Gold Award winners can rank among the top 20% globally in the AMC8 Mathematics Competition the following year.

With its unique fun and inspiration, the Math Kangaroo Competition is becoming the choice of more and more schools and parents. It is not only an exam but also an important platform to stimulate students' interest in mathematics and cultivate logical thinking.
Registration for the 2026 Math Kangaroo Competition is about to close. It is recommended that interested students and parents seize the time, plan their preparation reasonably, and showcase their mathematical talents in this global mathematical feast!
2013-2025 Math Kangaroo full-level past papers (PDF) + answers + new season preparation materials ⇓

Math Kangaroo Comprehensive Preparation Package

2013-2025 A-F Grade 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 Grade-Specific Past Papers

Math Kangaroo White Paper Word Collection

Wonderful Question Sets & Common Mistake Collections

2020&2021&2025 Video Explanations

2006-2024 English Original Practice Questions

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