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Team Competition – General information

Math Kangaroo Team Competition for K-12 Students (In-Person) - General Information

Dates

  • Registration Open: June 15, 2026

  • Regular Registration Deadline: September 15, 2026

  • Late Registration Open: September 16, 2026

  • Late Registration Deadline: October 15, 2026

  • Competition Window: November 13–20, 2026 (centers select exact day/time)

  • Results & Rankings: January 15, 2027 (available in managers’ accounts)

  • Medal Packages Shipped: January 15–31, 2027

  • Key Answers Published: February 15, 2027

  • Winners’ List Published Online: March 1, 2027

Registration Fees:

  • Regular Registration (June 15 – September 15):

    • $15 per student

    • $8 per student (Title I Schools)

  • Late Registration (September 16 – October 15):

    • $25 per student

    • $25 per student (Title I Schools)

Please note: Once your payment is completed, it cannot be canceled or refunded.

* If your school is a Title I school, please complete the Title I School Application and contact Izabela after submitting the form.

Team Format

  • Teams consist of 2–4 students.
  • A team competes in the division of its highest-grade member (e.g., if the oldest student is in 5th grade, the team plays in Division 5–6).
  • While students in adjacent grades take the same level test (e.g., Level 5-6 for Grades 5 and 6), results are ranked separately by grade. Accordingly, a team with a 5th grader as the oldest student will be ranked with Grade 5 teams, not with Grade 6 teams.
  • Each team consists of a Coach. The minimum requirement for the Coach is to help form teams of 2–4 students and complete registration and payment for the team competition. Optional tasks include (but are not limited to): hosting practice sessions, helping the team define roles, and developing strategies for competition day.
  • Each team selects a Captain. The Captain, with supervision of the proctor only, enters the team’s answers on the answer sheet.

Test Format & Competition Rules

  • Duration: 60 minutes.
  • Test: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Short Answer Questions (SAQ) 24 questions for Grades 1-4 ; 30 questions for Grades 5-12.
  • Collaboration is allowed within each team only.
  • Only one answer sheet per team is allowed to submit answers.
  • The Captain should confirm answers with the team before submission.

Proctors ensure fairness, timing, and proper submission during the competition. A coach or Center Manager may serve as a proctor. Parents may also volunteer as proctors or coaches, with Center approval. 

Awards and Recognition

  • Top 3 Teams: Medals & certificates

  • Excellence Teams: Certificate of excellence

  • All Participants: Certificate of participation

  • National Recognition: Top teams recognized nationally

Proctoring Guidelines (Summary)

  • One or more proctors per room supervise teams.
  • Parents may volunteer as proctors.
  • Proctor responsibilities: timing, monitoring collaboration, and verifying submissions.

Math Kangaroo Team Competition – Proctoring Guidelines

Answer Submission

Answer Sheet Submission Form: Will be provided on the competition date.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Short Answer Questions (SAQ):

  • Grades 1–2: 24 questions total — 16 MCQ and 8 SAQ
  • Grades 5 and above: 30 questions total — 20 MCQ and 10 SAQ

There is no penalty for incorrect answers on multiple-choice question. Leave only open-response questions blank if necessary.

Paper Answer Sheets Submission

Scoring Structure

  • Grades 1-4: Questions 1–16 – 25 points each; Questions 17–24 – 50 points each; Total: 800 points
  • Grades 5-12: Questions 1–20 – 25 points each; Questions 21–30 – 50 points each; Total: 1000 points

Excellence Thresholds

  • Grades 1–4: Score of 650 or higher (top 20%)
  • Grades 5-12: Score of 800 or higher (top 20%)

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