The 2024 Math Kangaroo was held on March 30, and the results were announced recently. If your child participated in the contest, click here to check out the results.
Spark Students Achieved Outstanding Results
Spark Math students entered the competition with great enthusiasm and preparation. They have achieved outstanding results in the 2024 Math Kangaroo contest! The award-winning rate is 73.3%, which is above the global average of 65%.
| 2024 Math Kangaroo Award-Winning Rate | ||
| Awards | Global Average | Spark Students |
| Top Gold | 5% | 12.7% |
| Gold | 10% | 19% |
| Silver | 10% | 11.2% |
| Bronze | 15% | 17.2% |
| Total | 65% | 73.3% |
2024 Math Kangaroo Statistics
Increased Number of Participants in 2024
Math Kangaroo is one of the largest international math contests for students from grade 1 to grade 12. It is held in over 100 countries around the globe, including the USA and China, and over 6.3 million students participate each year. The contest gives participants an opportunity to showcase their problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities in mathematics. The contest has gained wide attention from young students around the globe, as the number of participants has increased greatly in 2024.
The Majority of Participants Are Primary Students
The contest aims to spark students’ interest in math with engaging and fun problems. Thus, it has attracted young students, especially students in grades 1 to 5, to compete in it.
Increased Level of Difficulty in 2024
The difficulty level in 2024 was higher than in 2023. The number of students who achieved high scores in 2024 was less than that in 2023. Students who want to get good results should focus on developing their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Compared to 2023, the number of high-scoring students decreased in 2024, indicating an increase in problem difficulty.
The distribution of scores in 2024:
Math Kangaroo Highlights
- Math Kangaroo is available to students in all levels from grade 1 to grade 12
- Math Kangaroo specializes in logic and critical thinking-focused questions
- The contest is designed to get kids excited about math and recognize high-achieving students
- The contest is a good choice for beginners to participate in math contests and prepare for other math competitions
- The performance in Math Kangaroo can be used as a reference for admission to prestigious schools
Prepare Your Child For International Math Competitions
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