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Introduction
Math Kangaroo was proposed by Peter O'Halloran, an Australian mathematician and teacher, in the 1980's. In 1991, this idea was taken up in Paris, France. Verr quickly, it spread throughout Europe. The competition began to be called "Kangaroo" because of its Australian origin. The main purpose of Math Kangaroo is to promote mathematical thinking and stimulate an interest in math, by providing students with an opporrunity to compare their abilities against the abilities of other students, from different countries around the world. Math Kangaroo is now the largest math competition for school students in the world. As of now, it has been held in 108 countries and regions. In 2024, approximately 6 million students parricipated globally, with around 1.3 million students from Brazil. Traditional mathematical powerhouses such as Germany contributed approximately 800,000 parricipants, while Russia and the Czech Republic had around 400,000 parricipants each. Countries like France and Poland each had around 300,000 parricipants, while Kazakhstan, Austria, the Netherlands, and Belgium all had over 100,000 young students parricipating. Besides, the Math Kangaroo Activity has a historr of over 20 years in the United States, with rapidly increasing annual parricipation, parricularly in California, which has a signiffcant Asian population. In this state, Math Kangaroo slots are in high demand.
2025 Kangaroo Math Thailand
KANGAROO DAY : March 23, 2025
Register Open : December 10, 2024
DEADLINE : March 5, 2025
Register Fee : 690 baht
ELIGIBILITY : To participate in the contest, students in kindergarten, primary, or secondary schools
FORMAT: Paper-based exam, 90 min
Pre-Ecolier and Ecolier is 24 multiple-choice questions. 3 marks each are contained by Questions 1-8, 4 marks each by Questions 9-16, and 5 marks each by Questions 17-24, making a full score of 96.
Benjamin, Cadet, Junior and Student is 30 multiple-choice questions. 3 marks each are contained by Questions 1-10, 4 marks each by Questions 11-20, and 5 marks each by Questions 21-30, making a full score of 120.
If a participant leaves a question unanswered, that question will be marked '0'. There is no penalty/deduction for wrong answer.
KANGAROO MATH CATEGORIES
Pre Ecoli (Grade 1-2)
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simple arithmetic operations with 1 digit and 2 digit numbers
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distinguishing simple figures.
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time, clock.
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number of days in a week, number of months in a year.
Cadet (Grade 7-8)
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operations on rational numbers.
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powers of natural numbers.
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equations, inequalities and systems of linear equations.
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area of a rectangle, a triangle and a circle.
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lines and rays on a surface.
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volume and surface area of geometric figures.
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angles: acute, right, and obtuse.
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supplementary angles, sum of angles in a triangle and in a quadrilateral.
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mathematical logic.
Ecoli (Grade 3-4)
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simple arithmetic operations with 1,2,3 and 4 digit numbers.
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recognizing geometric figures.
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a magic square with a sum of 15.
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time, clock.
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number of days in a week, number of months in a year.
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addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
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intersection of sets.
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perimeter and area of a square, a rectangle.
Junior (Grade 9-10)
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operations on real numbers.
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functions, polynomials, equations, inequalities.
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sequences of numbers.
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elements of combinatorics.
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synthetic plane geometry.
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analytic plane geometry.
Benjamin (Grade 5-6)
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addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
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magic squares.
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fractions and decimals.
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clock, a calendar.
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perimeter of a polygon.
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area of a rectangle and a triangle.
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lines and rays on a surface.
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a cube, a rectangular solid.
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acute, right, and obtuse angles.
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mathematical logic.
Student (Grade 11-12)
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operations on real numbers.
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functions, polynomials, equations, inequalities.
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sequences of numbers.
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elements of combinatorics.
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synthetic plane geometry.
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analytic plane geometry.
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synthetic space geometry.
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analytic space geometry.
PAST PAPERS:
AWARD
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GOLD Award: Top 10% of participants
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SILVER Award: Next 10% of participants
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BRONZE Award: Next 10% of participants
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MERIT Award: Next 20% of participants
Winner are separated by Grade level. (Ex. G1 is not competing with G2.)
All other participants shall be awarded Certificate of Participation.
Top 3 schools receive trophies: Schools are ranked according to the tally of Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards, in that order, obtained by their students.
The Math Kangaroo International Gold Award Camp
To deepen the dissemination of the "Kangaroo Without Borders", with the goal of nurruring future mathematicians, Kangaroo Global organizes the International Math Camp ever summer. It exclusively invites award winners, primarily those with bronze or above awards. In the summer of 2025, award-winning participants from Thailand will have a unique opportunity to participate in the Kangaroo Asia Camp. Academic Modules: the Kangaroo Individual and Team Challenges, keynote lectures by leading mathematicians, workshops and social activities, Math Bazaar, etc.
Date: July 2025
Location: Hainan, China
Language: English
Age: Open to students in grades 1-8, for those who have achieved bronze or above awards in Grade 1 to Grade 8 (4 students/team)
Join The Largest Mathematics Competition in the World
Interested in hosting KMT2025 at your school?
Simply complete the attached Conduct Form and send the signed copy back to us via email contact@phiconnections.org ( Alternative exam date/time available for schools )
VENUES - ONSITE for individual register # Limit Seats:
(Coordinator's contact details can be found in the registration)
Bangkok - Bangkapi, [ SCG Home Experience ], 9AM
Bangkok - Chatuchak [Bon Marche' Market ], 9AM
Bangkok - Ekamai [ Gateway ] - Global Academic & Testing Centre, 9AM
Bangkok - Ekamai [ Gateway ] - S.A.M, 9AM
Bangkok - MBK Center, 9AM
Bangkok - Prawet [ Pan Asia International School ], 9AM
Bangkok - Ram Intra [ Pramochwittayaramintra School ], 9AM
Bangkok - Bangkhunthian [ Royce Royal International School ], 9AM
Bangkok - Rama 3 [ Tree on 3 ], 9AM
Bangkok - Sukhaphiban 3 [ Tops ], 9AM
Bangkok, Bangna [ Mind Academy ], 9AM
Bangkok, Nonthaburi [ International Christian School Nonthaburi ], 9AM
Bangkok, Nonthaburi [ SISB Nonthaburi ], 9AM
Bangkok, Rangsit: Klong 3, 9AM
Bangkok, Samutprakarn [ Bangpleepattanasuksalai School ], 9AM
Central Region, Nakhon Prathom [ SKOOLWORKS ], 9AM
Central, Region, Saraburi [ Sukanan Park ], 9AM
East Chonburi [ Mooltripakdee International School], 9AM
East, Chonburi, 9AM
East, Rayong / Banchang, 9AM
North, Chiangmai, 9AM
North, Phitsaulok, 9AM
Northeast, Burirum, 9AM
Northeast, Nakhon Ratchasima [Korat Adventist Int'l School], 9AM
Northeast, Roi-Et, 9AM
Northeast, Khon Kaen [KKU], 9AM
Northeast, Surin, 9AM
Northeast, Udon Thani, 9AM
South, Phuket [ Knowledge knowing Building ], 9AM
South, Hatyai, 9AM
South, Krabi, 9AM
South, Krabi [Anuban Krabi School], 9AM
South, Nakhon Si Thammarat - Thung Song, 9AM
South, Samui [ Windfield International School ], 9AM
South, Surat Thani, 9AM