Next contest · March 18, 2027
Math Kangaroo 2027
Everything parents need for the 2027 Math Kangaroo: the contest date, the registration timeline and fees, who can enter, what the test looks like, and how to help your child get ready.
Contest day (third Thursday in March)
You register your own child directly
Early / late registration, per student
The 2027 registration timeline
- 1
Mid-September 2026
Registration opens. Early-bird pricing begins — $18 per student.
- 2
December 31, 2026
Last day for early-bird $18 registration.
- 3
January 1 – February 1, 2027
Late registration window — $35 per student.
- 4
Thursday, March 18, 2027
Contest day — a single 75-minute sitting at your registered center or online.
Dates follow Math Kangaroo's standard schedule; confirm exact windows and register on the official site at mathkangaroo.org when registration opens. Calculators, phones, and smartwatches are not allowed.
What the 2027 test looks like
- • A single 75-minute sitting, multiple choice, five answer choices per question.
- • 24 questions for Grades 1–4, 30 questions for Grades 5–12.
- • Questions are worth 3, 4, and 5 points by difficulty — and nothing is deducted for a wrong answer, so guessing is risk-free.
- • Take it in person, proctored online, or self-proctored at home.
Get ready for Math Kangaroo 2027
Practice tests & questions
Free practice problems by grade, plus full practice tests.
Grade-by-grade guides
Strategies, problems, and a full practice test for each grade band.
Free Problem of the Week
One challenge a week to keep skills sharp until March.
Math Kangaroo 2027 FAQ
When is Math Kangaroo 2027? +
Math Kangaroo 2027 is on Thursday, March 18, 2027. The competition is always held on the third Thursday in March.
How much does Math Kangaroo 2027 cost? +
Registration is $18 per student during the early window (about mid-September through December 31, 2026) and $35 per student during late registration (January 1 to February 1, 2027). Fees are non-refundable.
What grades can enter Math Kangaroo 2027? +
Math Kangaroo is open to students in grades 1 through 12. Grades 1–4 answer 24 multiple-choice questions; Grades 5–12 answer 30. Every level has a 75-minute time limit and there is no penalty for a wrong answer.
Can my child take Math Kangaroo 2027 at home? +
Yes. Besides in-person centers, Math Kangaroo offers a proctored online option and a self-proctored virtual option, so families without a nearby center can still take part. You register your own child directly — no school is required.
Looking back at last year? See our Math Kangaroo 2026 recap.
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.