Kangaroo Math – Competition 2024

Brief

Initiated in France in 1991, the Kangaroo Competition is one of the biggest mathematics competitions in the world. Since its establishment, more than 70 countries and around 6 million students participated in this competition. In 2022, with 600 registered students and approximately 400 participants, Kuwait hosted the first Annual Kangaroo Mathematics competition and was organized by Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity. In 2023, it was our second time of running the competition, in which 2980 students registered, and the test was applied to 1350 students which sat the examination both online and on-site.

Target Segment

Students in grade 3 to grade 12.

Objectives

Promoting mathematical concepts and their importance.
Encouraging students to learn and participate in healthy competition.
Developing mathematical skills.
Encouraging the application of mathematics in the student's daily life.

Schedule & Timeframe

March 13th, 2024

Registration Opens

April 5th, 2024

Registration close

April 15th -16th , 2024

Phase 1 - Online Exam

April 17th , 2024

Finalist Results Announcement

April 20th , 2024

On Campus Finalists exam (Location TBC)

May 4th ,2024

Award Ceremony

Participants Terms and Conditions:

Registration for the competition is made through the official Kangaroo website in Kuwait: www.kangarookw.org, and will be conducted in 2 phases with the following conditions:

Phase 1

All registered students will be examined online April 15th, 2024).

Phase 2

Those who score more than 70% in first phase will be examined on campus (April 20th, 2024).

The competition is open for only residents in Kuwait.
The student should be committed to the dates and times of the exam (no postponing is allowed).
Participation is free of charge.
Students who score of 70% and above in the first phase (online test) qualify for the second phase (on-campus test).
The date of the second phase (on-campus test) is on 20/4/2024.
Students who qualify for the second phase will be contacted to determine place and time of their on-campus test.
Students who scored 70% or more of the second phase (on-campus test) will enter the award rank.
In case of duplicate results or a tie, ranks will be determined by the applicant’s time spent taking the test. Students who complete the test in a shorter time will be qualified to place in a higher rank.
In case there is a duplicate result and a duplicate time stamp, ranks will be determined by conducting a draw.
Encouraging the application of mathematics in the student's daily life.