Exploring Math Kangaroo is recommended for students 6-7-8 years old or in grades: 1 or 2.

This Math Kangaroo Class is distinct from the Competition held in March.

We have a limited number of spots available for the class.
Registration ends when the spots are filled and before October 1.

Class dates: 10 Thursdays – Oct.5, Oct.12, Oct.19, Oct.26, Nov. 2, Nov.9, Nov.16, Nov.30, Dec.7, Dec.14  
Class time: 6:00 p.m. EST 

This class is an interactive class taught by a Math Kangaroo experienced instructor, who incorporates engagement triggers to have students participate in an activity. The instructor is supported by a TA, who is a MK top 10 high school student. The class offers an additional 1 hour a week of optional office hours led by a TA.   

WATING LIST FOR MATH KANGAROO CLASS 

Class Information:

• Students in grades 1-2 with limited or no math competition experience are invited to join the Exploring course.
• In this course, students will be introduced to 2D and 3D visualization as well as the problem-solving strategies of Draw a Picture, Find a Pattern, Make an Organized List, Build a Table, Work Backwards, and Guess and Check through a mixture of Level 1-2 Kangaroo problems.
• Homework for this course will be problems very similar to those seen in class to reinforce the use of the strategies taught each week.
• The course will culminate in working through the entire 2012 Level 1-2 contest together as a group.
• This class is planned to meet 10 times for 1 hour each.     
• The class size: 12 students 

Lesson Topics:

1. Patterns
2. Draw it out
3. Work backwards
4. Calendar and time
5. Make an organized list
6. Make a table
7. Guess and check
8. 2D visualization
9. 3D visualization
10. The 4-step method and MK2012