The 2024 Math Kangaroo competition saw unprecedented participation across the United States, particularly popular among students in grades 1 through 5. In this article, we thoroughly analyzed the dynamics of the 2024 Math Kangaroo competition, examining the breadth of topics covered across Levels 1-2 and Levels 3-4. We delved into the specific modules and challenges presented by the questions. Furthermore, we outlined an effective preparation strategy designed to assist students in gearing up for the challenges of the Math Kangaroo 2025 competition.

Record-Breaking Participation in 2024 Math Kangaroo

Here are the key statistics highlighting the participation in this year’s Math Kangaroo competition:

1. The total number of participants across the United States reached a record high of 44,070.
2. California led with 17,941 participants, accounting for 40.7% of the total and far surpassing other states.
3. Elementary school students were the majority, with students from grades 1 to 5 comprising 75% of all participants.

Achievements of Think Academy Students

Levels 1-2 Analysis

Question Breakdown by Module

In the 2024 Math Kangaroo levels 1-2 exam, geometry maintains a significant majority, with spatial sense becoming increasingly important. Additionally, there is a rising proportion of logical reasoning questions.

Answers, Key Knowledge Areas, and Difficulty Levels for Each Question

Q#	Module	Key Knowledge Area	Answer	Difficulty (Points)	Think Academy Long-Term Program Coverage	Ability Tested
1	Geometry	Plane Shapes and Directions	C	3	PreK Summer	Spatial Sense
2	Geometry	Overlapping	A	3	K Fall	Spatial Sense
3	Geometry	Observation of Closed Shapes	E	3	K Summer	Reasoning
4	Geometry	Shape Rotation	C	3	K Fall	Spatial Sense
5	Logical Reasoning	Match the Same Pictures	C	3	PreK Spring	Reasoning
6	Geometry	Count Shapes	D	3	G1 Fall	Spatial Sense
7	Geometry	Count Grids for Length	D	3	K Summer	Spatial Sense
8	Geometry	Symmetry	E	3	G2 Summer	Spatial Sense
9	Geometry	Build with Solid Shape	D	4	K Spring	Spatial Sense
10	Counting and Statistics	Mark to Count Shapes	B	4	K Fall	Spatial Sense
11	Logical Reasoning	Operation with Shapes	B	4	G2 Fall	Reasoning
12	Reasoning	Maze and Addition within 10	A	4	K Fall	Reasoning
13	Geometry	Edges of the Cuboid	B	4	K Spring	Spatial Sense
14	Number and Operation	Addition and Multiplication	D	4	G2 Summer	Number
15	Word Problem	Cycle Problems	B	4	G2 Spring	Number
16	Logical Reasoning	Number Puzzle	C	4	G1 Spring	Reasoning
17	Geometry	Three Views	E	5	G1 Spring	Spatial Sense
18	Counting and Statistics	Enumeration	C	5	K Summer	Reasoning
19	Geometry	Form Shapes	E	5	G2 Fall	Spatial Sense
20	Logical Reasoning	Conditional Reasoning	D	5	K Summer	Reasoning
21	Logical Reasoning	Operation with Shapes	A	5	G2 Fall	Reasoning
22	Counting	Shortest Way	C	5
23	Word Problem	Cycle Problems	D	5	G2 Spring	Number
24	Word Problem	Surplus and Shortage	B	5

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Sample Questions Highlighting Challenges

The challenges in the 2024 Math Kangaroo levels 1-2 exam include navigating deceptively simple questions with hidden traps, meeting high demands for reading comprehension, and demonstrating strong spatial imagination. Next, we’ll examine some questions that highlight the challenges:

1. Questions that are deceptively simple but contain hidden “traps”.

2. Questions requiring high levels of reading comprehension.

3. Questions that demand strong spatial imagination.

Levels 3-4 Analysis

Question Breakdown by Module

In the 2024 Math Kangaroo levels 3-4 exam, significant emphasis is placed on word problems, comprising 43% of the assessment, while logical reasoning also plays a crucial role, accounting for 30% of the questions.

Key Knowledge Areas and Abilities Tested in Each Question

Q#	Module	Key Knowledge Area	Ability Tested
1	Geometry	Cut Shape｜Area	Observation
2	Word Problem	Maze	Observation｜Reading
3	Word Problem｜Geometry	Form Shapes	Spatial Sense
4	Word Problem	Reasoning	Logical Sequence
5	Reasoning｜Word Problem	Place Value	Reading
6	Number Theory	Enumeration of Numbers	Reading
7	Geometry	Solid Figure Reconstruction	Spatial Sense
8	Word Problem｜Reasoning	Find Pattern	Observation｜Reading
9	Word Problem｜Reasoning	Enumeration	Reasoning｜Reading
10	Word Problem｜Reasoning	Reasoning	Reasoning｜Reading
11	Word Problem｜Reasoning	Multi-Step Reasoning	Reasoning｜Reading
12	Word Problem｜Reasoning	The Chicken and Rabbit Problem	Reasoning｜Calculation｜Reading
13	Word Problem｜Calculation	Principle of Inclusion and Exclusion	Calculation｜Reading
14	Word Problem	Permutations and Combinations	Observation
15	Geometry｜Word Problem	Symmetry	Spatial Sense
16	Geometry｜Word Problem	Side Length	Calculation｜Observation
17	Calculation	Complicated Calculation	Calculation｜Reading
18	Calculation｜Reasoning	Equivalent Substitution	Calculation｜Observation
19	Number Theory｜Word Problem	Greatest Common Divisor	Calculation
20	Calculation｜Reasoning	Equivalent Substitution	Calculation｜Observation
21	Word Problem｜Reasoning｜Geometry	Reasoning (Variation)	Reasoning｜Reading
22	Reasoning	Reasoning (Minesweeper)	Reasoning｜Reading
23	Word Problem｜Reasoning	Reasoning (Variation)	Reasoning｜Reading
24	Word Problem｜Reasoning	Reasoning (Optimization)	Reasoning｜Reading

Sample Questions Highlighting Challenges

We’ll also review some questions from the 2024 Math Kangaroo levels 3-4 exam:

1. Questions demanding high levels of reading comprehension.

2. Simply put, the questions are difficult!

2025 Math Kangaroo Preparation Plan

Post-Test Reflections and Strategy Evaluation

If you participated in the 2024 Math Kangaroo, and intend to pursue further in math competitions, the first step is to reflect on the exam experience. This involves reviewing the encountered questions and assessing their difficulty levels. Additionally, analyzing the effectiveness of strategies such as time management, dealing with challenging questions, and capitalizing on easy reading questions for quick gains. These reflections are instrumental in planning and refining your preparation strategy for future exams.

Setting Learning Goals for Math Kangaroo Preparation

Setting clear learning goals is crucial for effective Math Kangaroo preparation. Focus on building a strong knowledge base across all tested concepts, improving problem-solving skills through practice, and becoming adept at handling different question types. Enhance your test-taking abilities by familiarizing yourself with the exam format and timing, and refining your approach to optimize performance.

Comprehensive Math Kangaroo Preparation with Think Academy

Think Academy offers comprehensive programs to prepare for Math Kangaroo, featuring long-term classes that progress from simple to difficult concepts, integrating competition knowledge into daily learning for easy mastery. Short-term classes focus on key question types and accumulating wrong questions to fully absorb knowledge points. Additionally, mock exams help students adapt to the examination environment. Students participate in group practices and work on real Math Kangaroo questions, supplemented by monthly webinars for timely planning.

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