Math Kangaroo Prep (Grade 3-4)

• Course Duration
  8 Weeks 

• Class Frequency
  Once per Week

• Class Length
  60 minutes

• Target Students
  3rd and 4th Graders preparing for the Math Kangaroo competition

• Course Objectives
  Strengthen problem-solving skills through engaging and challenging math tasks
  Introduce common Math Kangaroo question types and logical reasoning techniques
  Develop mathematical thinking, pattern recognition, and spatial reasoning
  Foster confidence, creativity, and perseverance in math learning

• Weekly Topics Overview

• Week 1 Introduction to Math Kangaroo
  Overview of Math Kangaroo structure and scoring
  Fun warm-up puzzles and math brain teasers
  Mindset and approach to creative problem solving

• Week 2 Number Logic and Patterns
  Number puzzles and missing numbers
  Skip counting, sequences, and logical patterns
  Even and odd properties and trick questions

• Week 3 Word Problems and Logical Thinking
  Step-by-step approach to reading and solving word problems
  Elimination strategies and working backwards
  Multi-step reasoning and basic algebraic thinking

• Week 4 Geometry and Spatial Reasoning
  2D and 3D shapes and their properties
  Puzzles involving rotations, reflections, and folding
  Visual logic and picture-based challenges

• Week 5 Measurement and Units
  Length, weight, time, and volume comparisons
  Conversion basics and reasoning with units
  Real-life application problems

• Week 6 Critical Thinking and Strategy
  Identify unnecessary information
  Choose the most efficient method
  Check answers using logic

• Week 7 Practice with Past Questions
  Solve real Grade 3 and 4 Math Kangaroo problems
  Guided discussion and analysis of question types
  Common traps and how to avoid them

• Week 8 Mini Contest and Review
  Timed mini test under real contest conditions
  Review of common errors and techniques
  Build confidence and test-day strategies

Materials Used
Past Math Kangaroo papers for Grades 3 and 4
Custom worksheets and puzzle sets
Visual tools and manipulatives for spatial reasoning

Teaching Style
Interactive and student-centered
Emphasis on thinking process and explanation
Use of games, challenges, and real-time feedback
Supportive, positive environment focused on growth

• This course is available exclusively as a one-on-one class and also offered in a small-group format.