Math Kangaroo USA
International Competition in Mathematics
for K-12 students

Math Kangaroo USA
International Competition in Mathematics
for K-12 students
Greeting & Introduction
“Good afternoon (or evening), and welcome to the Math Kangaroo Team Competition. My name is [your name], and I will be supervising your team competition today.”
Rules Reminder
“Before we begin, please take a moment to look at the rules posted on the board. [Briefly review the rules aloud.] Are there any questions?”
(Pause to allow questions.)
Attendance & Materials
“Please confirm your team’s name on the attendance sheet. Do not open your problem booklet (if provided) until I tell you to begin.”
Timing & Procedures
“You will have a total of 60 minutes to complete the competition. I will let you know when there are 15 minutes remaining and again when there are 5 minutes left.
Your team must record all answers on the printed answer sheet. The Team Captain (or a designated team member) is responsible for ensuring that the answer sheet is completed.”
Finishing Early
“If your team finishes before time is up, the Team Captain may submit the printed answer sheet, and your team may leave quietly. Please be respectful of other teams that are still working.”
Final Check
“Are there any questions?”
(Pause again for questions.)
Start
“You may now begin.”