Math Kangaroo

Math-Kangaroo.pngThe Canadian Math Kangaroo Contest (CMKC) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organization which aims to spread the joy of mathematics. The CMKC Corporation is administered by mathematicians and teachers of mathematics who cooperate with other professionals in order to provide an atmosphere and conditions suitable for motivating students to learn. We love mathematics and share our passion for the wonderful cause of creating a better future with better education for children.

The Contest-Game "Math Kangaroo" originated in France in 1991 and quickly became very popular among students in many European countries. Several years later, the association "Kangourou sans frontieres" was founded and it now organizes the event. The contest's main purpose is to promote mathematical thinking and stimulate an interest in math, by providing students with an opportunity to compare their abilities against the abilities of other students, from different countries around the world. So far, more than 6 million  students from grade 1 to grade 12, from over  50  countries around the world, participate in the International Math Kangaroo contest. Among them, there are more than 6000 Canadian students.

(Math Kangaroo Website)

 Math Kangaroo in London

In London and the area, the Math Kangaroo contest is in its twelfth year. The enthusiasm and satisfaction shown by the parents and students throughout the years were incredible. The London contest will take place on Western Campus:

  • Contest Day: Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 11:00am
  • Contest Place: University of Western Ontario, North Campus Building, rooms 101, 113, 114,
    117, 293, 295 & 296.
Remark: Medway parking lot is free to the public on weekends. It is located behind Elgin Hall. Check the Western parking map for more details.

 Contest Registration 

  • Registration: Online, through the website https://mathkangaroo.ca/.
  • Registration fee: The early registration fee is $20 until February 10, and $25 between February 11 and February 24. All fees are payable online.
  • Registration Deadline: February 24, 2025.

Training Sessions

  • On-campus training session: March 16, 2025.
    Registration fee: $15 per student per session is payable online.
  • Registration Deadline: March 10, 2025.
  • Time schedule:
    • Grade 1-2 9:00-10:00am
    • Grade 3-4 10:30-11:30am
    • Grade 5-6 12:00-1:00pm
    • Grade 7-8 1:30-2:30pm
  • Place: Western University, Western Sceince Centre, Room 240. Medway parking lot is free to the public on weekends. It is located behind Elgin Hall.
Remark: Various online training sessions are available on  https://mathkangaroo.ca/ 
Registration Instructions:
To register a student, parents need to make an account on https://mathkangaroo.ca.
One account can accommodate many children. 
Then click on the name of your child on the left-hand side. 
In the central part of the window, under the child’s name at the bottom of the box, click on “Training”. 
Then one can see all the training options available to that child/age group.

 Award Ceremony

  • The Award Ceremony is cancelled this year and awards will be mailed to the recipients.
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For further information about the contest in London, please contact Hristo Sendov.