Math Kangaroo · Grades 1–2
Math Kangaroo Prep Guide for Grades 1–2
12 chapters, 120 original practice problems, two full 24-question practice tests, and every answer explained — built like the real Grades 1–2 paper.
Instant PDF download · 12 Focused Chapters · 120 Practice Problems · two full practice tests
A Complete Math Kangaroo Study Plan for First and Second Grade.
The Grades 1–2 Math Kangaroo paper is 24 picture questions in 75 minutes, in three blocks worth 3, 4 and 5 points. The numbers are small; the thinking is the hard part.
This guide teaches one question type per chapter, in the same picture-first style. Every problem shows its points like the real paper, so your child learns what a 3-point and a 5-point question feel like.
Every answer has a picture, one line for your child, and a note for you with the most common wrong answer, so you can see exactly where the thinking went off track.
More than memorizing
The confidence to think through a new kind of problem.
Math Kangaroo rewards curiosity, careful reading, and trying a strategy when the answer is not obvious. The guide gives students a friendly way to practise all three.
What's inside
Everything your child needs to prepare for Math Kangaroo Grades 1–2.
12 Focused Chapters
Counting, tiles, mazes, cube buildings, folding, mirrors, patterns, balances, logic and more — every question type on the paper.
120 Practice Problems
Original picture-led problems with their points marked — 3, 4 or 5, like the real paper — plus two starred Challenges per chapter.
Every Answer Explained
A picture, a line for your child, and a parent note naming the most common wrong answer.
Two Full Practice Tests
Two 24-question mock contests in the real 75-minute format, three point blocks and A–E choices, with complete answers.
A Four-Week Study Plan
Two or three problems a day, with Test B saved for a timed run a few days before the contest.
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Chapter by chapter
- 1. Counting Carefully
- 2. Tiles and Grids
- 3. Paths, Mazes and Measuring
- 4. Cube Buildings
- 5. Pieces, Folding and Cutting
- 6. Mirrors, Turns and Gears
- 7. Patterns and Sequences
- 8. Balances and Picture Equations
- 9. Order, Position and Time
- 10. Story Puzzles
- 11. How Many Ways, Most and Fewest
- 12. Logic and Secret Codes
- 13. Practice Test A
- 14. Practice Test B
- 15. Answers
- 16. Contest-Day Tips
The full guide
Math Kangaroo Prep Guide — Grades 1–2
$20.00
- ✓12 focused chapters
- ✓120 original problems with points marked
- ✓Two full 24-question practice tests
- ✓Every answer explained with pictures
- ✓A simple four-week study plan
- ✓Instant PDF download
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Frequently asked questions
What grades is this guide for?
This edition is written for first and second graders, who sit the same Math Kangaroo paper. The type is large and every problem is a picture with one or two short sentences.
Is it hard?
Some of it, on purpose. Each chapter climbs from 3-point warm-ups to 5-point problems, and the two starred Challenges go a step beyond the real paper. It is fine to leave them for a second day.
How should my child use the guide?
Two or three problems a day is plenty. Work through the 12 chapters in four weeks, then take Practice Test A; save the timed Practice Test B (75 minutes) for a few days before the contest.
Are the problems original?
Yes — 100% original, written in the style and difficulty of the real contest. We never copy actual contest problems.
How do I get the guide after buying?
You'll get an instant download page after checkout, plus an email with your download link.
Is there a refund policy?
We generally don't offer refunds, but if you're not satisfied, contact us and we'll do our best to make it right.
This guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Math Kangaroo USA or Kangourou sans Frontières. “Math Kangaroo” is a trademark of its respective owners.