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Math Kangaroo Practice: Questions, Tests & Problems

The best way to get ready for Math Kangaroo is to practice with problems that look and feel like the real test. Start with our free practice questions by grade, learn exactly how the test works, then take a full practice test when your child is ready.

Free Math Kangaroo practice problems

Original problems written in the style and difficulty of Math Kangaroo — every one with a full, kid-friendly solution. No cost, no sign-up to read them.

Know the format before you practice

Practice feels far less stressful when the format isn't a surprise. Here's the shape of the test:

75 min

Time limit, every grade level

24–30

Questions (24 for Grades 1–4, 30 for 5–12)

5

Answer choices per question

No penalty

Wrong answers never lose points

Read the full format guide — levels, scoring & time limit →

Full practice tests by grade

When your child is ready for a complete, timed run-through, each grade-band guide includes original strategies, dozens of practice problems, and a full practice test with step-by-step solutions. Every guide has a free sample to try first.

See all Math Kangaroo guides →

Math Kangaroo practice: common questions

Are there free Math Kangaroo practice questions? +

Yes. Our Grades 3–4 and Grades 5–6 practice problem sets are completely free, each with full step-by-step solutions, and the weekly Problem of the Week is free too. Each grade-band guide also includes a free sample you can download.

How many questions are on Math Kangaroo, and what is the time limit? +

Every level has a 75-minute time limit. Grades 1–4 answer 24 multiple-choice questions; Grades 5–12 answer 30. There are five answer choices per question and no points are deducted for a wrong answer, so a guess never hurts.

What is the best way to practice for Math Kangaroo? +

Short and steady beats cramming: a couple of problems a few times a week, always reviewing the full solution. Once your child is comfortable, do one full practice test under the real 75-minute limit so the timing feels familiar on contest day.

When is the next Math Kangaroo competition? +

Math Kangaroo is held on the third Thursday in March each year. The next contest is March 18, 2027 — see our Math Kangaroo 2027 page for the registration timeline and fees.

Build a steady practice habit — free

Get one original math challenge in your inbox every week with our free Problem of the Week. The easiest way to keep Math Kangaroo skills sharp all year.

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