Exploring Math Kangaroo is recommended for students 7-8 years old or in grade: 2.
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: 11:30 a.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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Exploring, Level 2 Winter:
Class Information:
- Students in grade 2 with limited or some math competition experience are invited to join this Exploring course.
- In this course, students will deepen their understanding of essential Grade 2 math concepts and strengthen their visual reasoning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 1–2 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include exploring geometric shapes, working with grids and spatial relationships, using drawings to solve problems, investigating rotations and directions, discovering mathematical ideas through paper folding and cutting, understanding visual representations of numbers, recognizing patterns, solving real-world money problems, working with time and calendars, and exploring geometric transformations through fun, hands-on, and creative mathematical challenges.
- Homework for this course will be problems similar to those seen in class to reinforce the use of the strategies taught each week.
- This class will meet 10 times for 1 hour each.
- The class size:12 students.
Lesson Topics
1. Shape Squad
2. Grid Games
3. Math Doodles
4. Twist & Turn
5. Paper Play
6. Visual Values
7. Pattern Quest
8. Money Masters
9. Time Travelers
10. Transformation Station