Held March 19, 2026 · Registration closed
Math Kangaroo 2026
Math Kangaroo 2026 took place on Thursday, March 19, 2026. If you're here to plan ahead, the next contest is March 18, 2027 — jump to Math Kangaroo 2027 for the registration timeline and prep.
A quick recap of the 2026 contest
- • Held on March 19, 2026, the third Thursday in March, at registered centers and online.
- • Open to grades 1–12, with families registering students directly.
- • A single 75-minute multiple-choice test — 24 questions for Grades 1–4, 30 for Grades 5–12.
- • Five answer choices per question, with no penalty for a wrong answer.
Looking ahead to Math Kangaroo 2027
The next contest is March 18, 2027. The students who do best are usually the ones who practiced a little, steadily, through the fall and winter — not the night before. Start early and keep it light.
Math Kangaroo 2026 FAQ
When was Math Kangaroo 2026? +
Math Kangaroo 2026 was held on Thursday, March 19, 2026 — the third Thursday in March, as it is every year. Registration for 2026 has closed.
When is the next Math Kangaroo? +
The next contest is Math Kangaroo 2027 on Thursday, March 18, 2027. Registration typically opens in mid-September, with early-bird pricing of $18 per student through December 31, 2026.
How was Math Kangaroo 2026 scored? +
Each level is a 75-minute multiple-choice test — 24 questions for Grades 1–4 and 30 for Grades 5–12 — with five answer choices per question and no penalty for a wrong answer.
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