Online Winter Classes | Grades 1-8

Class Information:

• Students in grade 1 with limited or no math competition experience are invited to join this Exploring course. 
• In this course, students will strengthen their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 1–2 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include recognizing and extending patterns, solving puzzles, using drawings to find solutions, identifying pairs and relationships, exploring probability and chance, navigating routes and directions, making smart estimates, discovering symmetry, working backward to solve problems, and developing logical thinking through fun, creative, and age-appropriate 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. Pattern Power
2. Puzzle Mania
3. Sketch & Solve
4. Pair Play
5. Lucky Odds
6. Route Rangers
7. Smart Guesses
8. Symmetry Quest
9. Backwards Brilliance
10. Ready, Set, Solve! 

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

Class Information:

• Students in Grade 3 or 4 who enjoy challenging mathematical thinking and problem solving, but may have limited contest experience, are invited to join this introductory Navigating course.   
• In this course, students will strengthen their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 3–4 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include interpreting numerical information, using drawings and diagrams to solve problems, exploring counting strategies, planning effective approaches, organizing information, recognizing patterns, working with inverse operations, investigating geometric shapes, solving logic puzzles, and explaining mathematical thinking. Students will learn to approach challenges creatively, identify relationships, and develop clear, effective solution strategies. 
• This course provides a challenging yet supportive environment where students are encouraged to think creatively, explain their reasoning, and persevere through complex problems.
• 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. A picture is Worth a Thousand Numbers
2. Drawing Your Way to the Answer
3. Let Me Count the Ways
4. Smart Starts and Fine Finishes
5. Setting the Table for Success
6. What Comes Next?
7. The Inverse Universe
8. They Come in All Shapes
9. Clue by Clue Logic
10. Show, Don’t Just Tell

Class Information:

• Students in Grade 3 or 4 with significant math competition experience, who are eager to challenge themselves through advanced problem solving and Math Kangaroo preparation, are invited to join this Navigating course.  This course is for students already confident with multi-step word problems.  
• In this course, students will In this course, students will develop their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 3–4 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include visualizing variables, exploring number patterns and alphabet-based math, investigating probability, understanding fractions and proportions, solving rate and distance problems, exploring geometric transformations, calculating area and perimeter, working with clocks and calendars, solving logic puzzles, and exploring input-output relationships. Students will learn to recognize patterns, make connections, and apply creative strategies to increasingly challenging mathematical problems. 
• This fast-paced and challenging course is designed to help students develop confidence, persistence, and flexibility when solving non-routine mathematical problems.   
• Homework for this course will be problems similar to those seen in class to reinforce the use of the strategies and techniques taught each week.
  
• This class will meet 10 times for 1 hour each.
  
• The class size:12 students. 

Lesson Topics:

1. Variable Visuals
2. Alphabet Math 
3. What Are the Odds?
4. Parts and Proportions
5. How Fast, How Far, How long?
6. Fold, Flip and Stack
7. Fenced In – Geometry
8. Time Goes Around
9. Who’s Telling the Truth?
10. Input, Output, Outcome 

Class Information:

• Students in Grade 5 or 6 with strong classroom math skills who want to gain the creative thinking needed for Math Kangaroo and other mathematics competitions, are invited to join this Discovering course.  
• In this course, students will strengthen their mathematical reasoning and strategic problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 5–6 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include mathematical modeling, breaking complex problems into smaller steps, spatial reasoning, working backward, logic and elimination, trial and error versus algebra, parity, divisibility and remainders, best- and worst-case scenarios, geometry, and real-world applications. Students will learn to explore different strategies, think creatively, and solve increasingly challenging problems. 
• Students will learn when and how to apply a variety of powerful problem-solving strategies, developing both efficiency and flexibility when approaching unfamiliar competition problems.
• 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. Model It
2. Start Small and Include All  
3. Spatial Strategies  
4. Reverse Engineering  
5. Logic and Elimination  
6. Trial and Error Versus Algebra  
7. Parity, Divisibility and Remainders  
8. Best and Worst Cases  
9. Geometry  
10. Real Experience 

Class Information:

• Students in Grade 5 or 6 with significant math competition experience, ready to compete at a high level in Math Kangaroo and other mathematics competitions, are invited to join the Discovering course.   
• In this course, students will deepen their mathematical reasoning and strategic problem-solving skills through engaging activities and Level 7–8 Math Kangaroo-style problems. Topics include mathematical modeling, systematic problem-solving, spatial reasoning, working backward, logic and elimination, trial and error versus algebra, parity, divisibility and remainders, best- and worst-case scenarios, geometry, and real-world applications. Students will develop flexible thinking, compare solution strategies, and tackle increasingly complex mathematical challenges.
• Students will learn when and how to apply a variety of powerful problem-solving strategies, developing both efficiency and flexibility when approaching unfamiliar competition problems. 
• 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. Algebraic Thinking
2. Number Magic
3. Number Connections
4. Think in Pictures
5. Geometry
6. Spatial Reasoning
7. Counting
8. Work Backwards
9. Logic and Math Games
10. Patterns and Predictions 

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. Time and Speed
4. Number Theory
5. Introduction to Combinatorics
6. 2D Geometry-Lengths and Angles
7. 2D Geometry-Areas
8. 3D Geometry and Visualization
9. Logical Reasoning
10. Problem Solving Strategies 

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