Investigating Math Kangaroo is recommended for students 12-13 years old or in grade: 7.
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 Thursdays – Jan.7, Jan.14, Jan.21, Jan.28, Feb.4, Feb.11, Feb.18, Feb.25, Mar.4, Mar.11
Class time: 8:00 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 7 Winter:
Class Information:
- Students in Grade 7 or 8 who would like to challenge themselves beyond school math and prepare themselves for Math Kangaroo and other mathematics competitions, are invited to join the Investigating class.
- In this course, students will expand their mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 7–8 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include statistics and mean, percentages, clocks and calendars, speed, logical reasoning, introductory combinatorics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometry, and visualization. Students will also develop effective problem-solving strategies, learning to analyze complex challenges, recognize patterns, and apply mathematical concepts in creative and real-world contexts.
- Emphasis will be placed on logical thinking, strategic problem solving, mathematical communication, and the ability to connect concepts across different areas of mathematics.
- 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. Statistics-Mean
2. Percent
3. Clocks and Calendars
4. Speed
5. Logical Reasoning
6. Introduction to Combinatorics Lesson
7. 2D Geometry - Lengths and Areas
8. 2D Geometry - Areas
9. 3D Geometry and Visualization
10. Problem Solving Strategies