2008_Questions_Grades 11-12-2008_Questions_Levels

2008_Questions_Levels_11&12

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The document is a Math Kangaroo 2008 competition for levels 11 and 12, held on March 27, 2008. This international mathematics competition comprises a total of 30 multiple-choice questions divided into categories that award three, four, or five points each. The questions range in mathematical themes, covering topics such as geometry, algebra, number theory, and logical reasoning.<br /><br />- Participants have 75 minutes to complete the competition without the aid of calculators.<br />- Each question has five possible answers, labeled from A to E.<br />- The three-point category includes simpler questions asking about basic properties of numbers, geometric configurations, and simple computations.<br />- The four-point questions are slightly more complex, addressing properties like arithmetic progressions, geometric overlaps, and number sequences.<br />- The five-point questions involve advanced problem-solving challenges, including sequences, probability, and spatial reasoning.<br /><br />For example, a three-point question might ask participants to find a value based on given arithmetic conditions, while a four-point question may involve configurations of geometric shapes, like finding the area of shaded regions or distances in geometric setups. In contrast, a five-point question could involve determining maximum values in sequences or unique properties about inscribed figures within polygons.<br /><br />The document repeatedly emphasizes that it is copyright-protected by various organizations involved with Math Kangaroo in the USA. The competition aims to engage students in challenging problem-solving tasks in mathematics and encourage interest in mathematical sciences through enjoyable contests.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

2008 competition

levels 11 and 12

multiple-choice questions

geometry

algebra

number theory

logical reasoning

problem-solving

mathematics contest