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One of the hardest things about parenting is that you don't know what you don't know. There are so many wonderful opportunities for kids that it's impossible to discover all of them before the moment has passed. Especially opportunities in math. That's one of the reasons I like talking about Math Kangaroo long before registration opens. If you've never heard of it before, Math Kangaroo is an international math competition that challenges students to think creatively and solve interesting problems. It isn't about how quickly you can work through a page of math problems. It's about figuring things out. That's one of the reasons I love it. It isn't about what students know nearly as much as how they think through unfamiliar problems. Every year, I meet families looking for ways to help their students prepare for the SAT or ACT. Looking back, I wish more families knew about Math Kangaroo years before they started thinking about the SAT or ACT. The problem-solving skills students develop don't just help them in one competition—they carry over into school, standardized tests, and the everyday challenge of solving new problems. I'd also tell them something else. Math Kangaroo isn't the kind of competition you cram for. You grow into it. Week by week, students see problems that make them stop and think. They learn to look for patterns, try different approaches, and not panic when they don't immediately know the answer. Of course, some students will earn medals. What excites me even more is seeing students who once avoided challenging problems begin to enjoy them. That's a skill they'll carry with them long after Math Kangaroo is over. The 2027 competition isn't until March, which makes this the perfect time to start. Students have months to build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and discover that challenging math can actually be fun. Here's what a few parents have shared about our Competition Math classes: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My child enjoyed every meeting so much that she kept asking for more!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This math course has been an absolute game-changer. My child now looks forward to every class, brimming with confidence and eagerness to learn more." Whether your child is brand new to competition math or already loves a good challenge, we'd love to help them get started. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My son's mathematical thinking has improved significantly, and he is becoming more engaged with math. He is also preparing to attempt more advanced courses, and he's extremely happy." If this sounds like something your child would enjoy, we've put together a series of Competition Math placement tests to help determine which class would be the best fit. We recommend starting with the first placement test and working your way up until you find the level that feels appropriately challenging. |
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Helping students make sense of math, find joy, improve, and accelerate through our 1:1 lessons, classes, and curriculum.
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