2017_Questions_Grades 7-8-2017_Questions_Levels

2017_Questions_Levels_7&8

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The document is about the Math Kangaroo 2017 competition, specifically for Levels 7 and 8, held on March 16, 2017. This international mathematics competition consists of 30 questions to be answered in 75 minutes without the aid of calculators. Participants are required to record their answers on a given form and include their name and ID number.<br /><br />The questions span a variety of mathematical topics and problem-solving skills. For instance, problem #1 asks participants to calculate the time 17 hours after 5:00 PM, while problem #2 involves determining the number of girls in a group based on their positions relative to each other in a circle. More complex problems, like #11, involve understanding fractions and movement along a pole, and problem #16 requires participants to work with multiple conditions to calculate the product of numbers in specific boxes.<br /><br />Each problem is multiple choice, with options labeled from A to E. The questions are categorized into three sections based on the points they are worth: 3-point, 4-point, and 5-point questions, becoming progressively more challenging.<br /><br />Problem types include arithmetic operations, geometry (such as calculating areas and working with geometric diagrams), algebra, logic (such as order and arrangement), fractions, and understanding patterns and sequences. There are also real-world scenarios requiring mathematical modeling, like calculating the number of buses a car passes (problem #24) or creating a shared schedule meeting certain constraints (problem #19).<br /><br />The document notes it's a four-page test, suggesting that the problems are either short or require quick calculations, making efficient time management crucial for the participants. Math Kangaroo aims to boost mathematical skills through engaging challenges while fostering international collaboration and competition in mathematics.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo 2017

Levels 7 and 8

international competition

mathematics

problem-solving

multiple choice

arithmetic operations

geometry

algebra

logic