Webinars
- Webinar Presenter: Lucia Liu
Lucia Liu is an accomplished educator with over a decade of experience in mathematics, holding a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration. As one of the faculty members who helped develop the Math Kangaroo curriculum, Lucia has been instrumental in shaping its educational approach. Since Math Kangaroo launched its online courses, she has taught a variety of group classes, private students, and webinars. Lucia views mathematics as the foundation of all academic subjects and is dedicated to imparting this perspective to her students through her passionate, supportive, and motivational teaching style.
- Webinar Contributor: Elita You
Elita You is a High School Senior from Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has competed in Math Kangaroo since first grade, earning several state and national awards. She was the Assistant Coach of a middle school Mathcounts club as well as the Teacher’s Assistant for the math club at her local Chinese school. Her favorite branches of math are geometry and combinatorics.
Webinar dates: 10 Sundays – Oct.6, Oct.13, Oct.20, Oct.27, Nov. 3, Nov.10, Nov.17, Dec.1, Dec.8, Dec.15
Webinar time: 3:15 p.m. EST LIVE (or anytime watching a recording later)
- Students in grades 1-2 with limited or no math competition experience are invited to join the Exploring course.
- In this course, students will be introduced to 2D and 3D visualization as well as the problem-solving strategies of Draw a Picture, Find a Pattern, Make an Organized List, Build a Table, Work Backwards, and Guess and Check through a mixture of Level 1-2 Kangaroo problems.
The course will culminate in working through the entire 2012 Level 1-2 contest together as a group. - For added challenge, the optional homework for weeks 2-9 will be an entire Math Kangaroo exam to build the students’ persistence and stamina for the actual competition.
- This webinar is planned to meet 10 times for 1 hour each.
- The number of participants is limited to 300 students.
- Patterns
- Draw it out
- Work backwards
- Calendar and time
- Organized list
- 2D visualization
- Guess and check
- Make a table
- 3D visualization
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- Webinar Presenter: Dr. Sarah Sagi
Dr. Sarah Sagi is a Math Kangaroo Faculty and Curriculum Expert with extensive experience in building Math Kangaroo’s online curriculum. Dr. Sagi has taught Math Kangaroo classes and webinars for 3 years and has coached elementary school math clubs to top honors in international math contests. She graduated from Harvey Mudd College and earned a PhD from UC San Diego in Biomedical Sciences. As a mother of four children, she values introducing alternative methods for solving challenging problems to help each student find their preferred tools. Her hobbies include Zumba, crochet, and walking.
- Webinar Presenter: Dr. Sarah Sagi
- Webinar Contributor: Shourya Vyas
Shourya Vyas is currently in 10th grade in Garland, TX. I have been participating in Math Kangaroo since 3rd grade, but this is my first year volunteering at Math Kangaroo! I am in the IB program at my school and enjoy competing in math competitions like UIL and the AMCs. My hobbies include traveling, piano, and chess; I also enjoy tutoring on platforms like Schoolhouse.
Webinar dates: 10 Sundays – Oct.6, Oct.13, Oct.20, Oct.27, Nov. 3, Nov.10, Nov.17, Dec.1, Dec.8, Dec.15
Webinar time: 3:15p.m. EST LIVE (or anytime watching a recording later)
- Students in grades 3-4 with math competition experience or who are interested in competing at a high level in Math Kangaroo are invited to join the Navigating Course Webinar.
- This course draws on problems from the Level 3-4 competitions, and assumes students have some familiarity with problem solving strategies.
- This course is intense and fast-paced but fun at the same time.
- For added challenge, the optional homework for weeks 2-9 will be an entire Math Kangaroo exam to build the students’ persistence and stamina for the actual competition.
- This webinar is planned to meet 10 times for 1 hour each.
- The number of participants is limited to 300 students.
- Introduction
- Draw a picture or diagram
- Make an organized list
- Make a table
- Find a pattern
- Guess and check
- Experiment and act out
- Work backwards
- Logic
- Missing values
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- Webinar Presenter: Dr. Sarah Sagi
Dr. Sarah Sagi is a Math Kangaroo Faculty and Curriculum Expert with extensive experience in building Math Kangaroo’s online curriculum. Dr. Sagi has taught Math Kangaroo classes and webinars for 3 years and has coached elementary school math clubs to top honors in international math contests. She graduated from Harvey Mudd College and earned a PhD from UC San Diego in Biomedical Sciences. As a mother of four children, she values introducing alternative methods for solving challenging problems to help each student find their preferred tools. Her hobbies include Zumba, crochet, and walking.
- Webinar Presenter: Dr. Sarah Sagi
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- Webinar Contributor: Jacob Khohayting
Jacob Khohayting is a sophomore at American Heritage in Florida. He has participated in Math Kangaroo since second grade, and has ranked 3rd and 4th nationally in the past two years. In addition, he competes for his school and state math teams and enjoys helping students through his school’s tutoring program.
- Webinar Contributor: Jacob Khohayting
Webinar dates: 10 Sundays – Oct.6, Oct.13, Oct.20, Oct.27,Nov. 3, Nov.10, Nov.17, Dec.1, Dec.8, Dec. 15
Webinar time: 4:30 p.m. EST LIVE (or anytime watching a recording later)
- Students in grades 5-6 with math competition experience or who are interested in competing at a high level in Math Kangaroo are invited to join the Discovering Course Webinar.
- This course draws on problems from the Level 5-6 competitions, and assumes students have familiarity with problem solving strategies.
- This course is intense but fun at the same time.
- For added challenge, the optional homework for weeks 2-9 will be an entire Math Kangaroo exam to build the students’ persistence and stamina for the actual competition.
- This webinar is planned to meet 10 times for 1 hour each.
- The number of participants is limited to 300 students.
- Introduction
- Patterns
- Algebraic thinking
- Ratios and proportions
- Factors and Multiples
- Time, clocks, and calendar
- 2D geometry
- 3D geometry
- Hands-on
- Combining Tools
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- Webinar Presenter: Mahmut Secilmis
Mahmut Secilmis has been a dedicated mathematics educator for sixteen years, specializing in a wide range of mathematical disciplines. His experience encompasses teaching and tutoring at various levels, including Elementary Math, Middle School Math, ACT Math, SAT Math, TSI Math, STAAR Math, Common Core, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, AMC, Gifted and Talented programs, CogAT, and STEM subjects. In addition to his teaching roles, Mr. Secilmis has actively participated in coaching various math competitions such as Math Kangaroo, MathCounts, Math Madness, MathCON, and Math is Cool, as well as chess tournaments. He holds certifications in Math (Grades 6-12) and Gifted and Talented Education (K-12). Currently, he is pursuing a doctorate in Educational Leadership, where his innovative teaching techniques are designed to help students grasp complex mathematical concepts thoroughly. His development of spiral assessments has been particularly impactful, earning him third place in the district for increasing student success on NWEA tests in 2020. This same approach also led to a fourth-place district ranking in 2021 for improving student outcomes on state tests. Mr. Secilmis has also demonstrated success in preparing students for competitive events. Notably, one of his students achieved first place in the state MathCON competition, qualified for the national level, and secured 34th place nationally.
- Webinar Presenter: Mahmut Secilmis
- Webinar Contributor: Revanth Raparla
Revanth Raparla is a freshman at Jordan High School in Fulshear, Texas. He has been competing in Math Kangaroo since 1st grade. His past national placements have been 16 and 20 in 8th and 9th grade, respectively. Revanth is also a math tutor, mentor, and coach, taking part in volunteering opportunities. In his free time, he enjoys competing in Science Olympiad, reading books, and playing Mario Kart Wii.
Webinar dates: 10 Sundays – Oct.6, Oct.13, Oct.20, Oct.27, Nov. 3, Nov.10, Nov.17, Dec.1, Dec.8, Dec.15
Webinar time: 4:30 p.m. EST LIVE (or anytime watching a recording later)
- Students in grades 7-8 with math competition experience or who are interested in competing at a high level in Math Kangaroo are invited to join the Investigating Course.
- This course draws on problems from the Level 7-8 competitions, and assumes students have familiarity with problem solving strategies.
- In this course, students will work with rational numbers, algebra, multiples/factors, 2D and 3D Geometry, spatial and logical reasoning, combinatorics, clocks, calendars, and percentages.
- This course is intense but fun at the same time.
- For added challenge, the optional homework for weeks 2-9 will be an entire Math Kangaroo exam to build the students’ persistence and stamina for the actual competition.
- This webinar is planned to meet 10 times for 1 hour each.
- The number of participants is limited to 300 students.
- Rational Numbers
- Multiples and Factors
- Algebraic Thinking
- Percent
- 2D Geometry
- 3D Geometry and Spatial Reasoning
- Clocks and Calendar
- Combinatorics
- Logic
- Supplemental 2G Geometry
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- Webinar Presenter: Dr. Van Koroleva
Dr. Koroleva is a Math Kangaroo Faculty with a PhD in applied mathematics from Harvard University. Van seeks to inspire students to discover their passion for math and science. She learned early in her career teaching and doing research with college students and scientists that curiosity and strong foundational skills are absolutely necessary for successful learning at higher levels. Currently, she enjoys teaching students of all ages, designing highly personalized curricula, and nurturing the inquisitive minds of her young children. She was drawn to Math Kangaroo by the shared interest of spreading the love of mathematics.
- Webinar Presenter: Dr. Van Koroleva
- Webinar Contributor: Lyev Pitram
Lyev Pitram is currently a 12th grader in Philadelphia, PA, Lyev has been a Math Kangaroo participant for 8 years, since 4th grade. He was nationally ranked in 5th grade (19th) and in 10th grade (17th), as well as 2nd in Pennsylvania in 10th grade. Lyev also teaches interactive online math courses to middle school students across the country and is a Student Assistant Teacher for Algebra II and Calculus at his high school. The Math Kangaroo is his favorite competition, and he looks forward to working with students!
Webinar dates: 10 Sundays – Oct.6, Oct.13, Oct.20, Oct.27, Nov.3, Nov.10, Nov.17, Dec.1, Dec.8, Dec.15
Webinar time: 5:45 pm EST LIVE (or anytime watching a recording later)
- Students with math competition experience or who are interested in competing at a high level in Math Kangaroo are invited to join the Mastering Webinar.
- This course draws on problems from the Level 9-10 competitions, and assumes students have some familiarity with problem solving strategies.
- This course is intense but fun at the same time.
- For added challenge, the optional homework for weeks 2-9 will be an entire Math Kangaroo exam to build the students’ persistence and stamina for the actual competition.
- The number of participants is limited to 300 students.
- Introduction
- Algebra Basics
- Algebra Problem Solving
- Logical Reasoning
- Number Theory
- Sequences and Patterns
- Combinatorics
- 2D Geometry
- 2D Geometry 2
- 3D Geometry
