Investigating Math Kangaroo is recommended for students 13-14 years old or in grade: 8.
This Math Kangaroo Class is distinct from the Competition held in March.
This class is an interactive class in which the Math Kangaroo instructor incorporates engagement triggers to have students participate in an activity.
Class dates: 10 Sundays – Jan.10, Jan.17, Jan.24, Jan.31, Feb.7, Feb.14, Feb.21, Feb.28, Mar.7, Mar.14
Class time: 6:00 p.m. EST ........................ convert into your time zone
Class study material: teacher provides material for the class. There is no required textbook although for extra practice at home these books are recommended but optional.
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Financial Assistance: Families facing financial hardship can apply for support by contacting the MK Office at info@mathkangaroo.org with appropriate documentation (e.g. proof of enrollment in government assistance programs such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, or Medicaid, or a different document to support your request.)
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Investigating, Level 8 Winter:
Class Information:
- Students in Grade 7 or 8 who have prior math competition experience, or who are interested in developing advanced mathematical thinking and preparing for Math Kangaroo and other mathematics competitions, are invited to join the Investigating class.
- In this course, students will deepen their understanding of number theory, rational numbers, algebra, ratios, averages, and geometry through challenging problem-solving activities and competition-style questions. Students will learn to apply mathematical concepts strategically while developing accuracy, efficiency, and flexibility in their thinking. In this course, students will advance their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 7–8 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include rates and speed, logical reasoning, combinatorics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry, and spatial visualization. Students will also explore advanced problem-solving strategies, including systematic casework, diagrams and graphs, pattern recognition, invariants, and parity, developing the ability to analyze complex problems, recognize underlying structures, and construct elegant solutions.
- The course emphasizes mathematical reasoning, logical analysis, pattern recognition, and the ability to solve complex, multi-step problems using a variety of approaches.
- Homework for this course will consist of problems similar to those discussed in class to reinforce the concepts and strategies introduced each week.
- This class will meet 10 times for 1 hour each.
- The class size:12 students.
Lesson Topics
1. Rate and Speed
2. Logical Reasoning
3. Combinatorics
4. 2D Geometry – Lenghts and Angles
5. 2D Geometry - Areas
6. 3D Geometry and Visualization
7. Problem Solving Strategies- Casework
8. Problem Solving Strategies- Diagrams and Graphs
9. Problem Solving Strategies- Patterns
10. Problems Solving Strategies- Invariants and Parity