2021_Questions_Grades 1-2-2021_Questions_Levels

2021_Questions_Levels_1&2

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Math Kangaroo 2021 for Levels 1 and 2 is an international mathematics competition designed for students, held on March 18, 2021, in the USA. The test comprises 24 questions over 6 pages, divided into sections with varying point values. Participants are given 75 minutes to complete the exam without using calculators, and answers must be submitted on a designated form. The questions, aimed at younger students, involve logical reasoning and problem-solving with scenarios that typically require no advanced mathematical knowledge.<br /><br />The exam is structured into three segments based on point values: <br />- 3-point questions focus on simple spatial reasoning, such as determining shapes from given sticks, comparing the heights of mushrooms, identifying the longest path among multiple options, and arranging paper and mirrors.<br />- 4-point questions present slightly more complex problems, including calculating combinations of stars for a constellation, sorting towers by height, and applying simple arithmetic or logic for scenarios involving flowers, codes, and sports points.<br />- 5-point questions, the most challenging, involve understanding mechanical systems like gears, engaging with dance patterns, dividing numbers among boxes for equal sums, and determining schedules or restrictions related to consistent problems such as toy placements or fruit consumption.<br /><br />This type of competition is popular globally, offering a fun and challenging way for students to engage with mathematics outside the standard educational curriculum. Math Kangaroo encourages problem-solving, critical thinking, and mathematical reasoning skills in an enjoyable and structured format.

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Math Kangaroo

international competition

mathematics

logical reasoning

problem-solving

students

point values

critical thinking

educational curriculum

mathematical reasoning