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Math Kangaroo — Grades 1-2

Fun logic and reasoning problems to prepare young learners for Math Kangaroo.

4.9 (267 reviews)
2,100 enrolled
4 weeks · 16 sessions
Grades 1-2
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What You'll Learn

Visual pattern recognition and sequence completion
Basic logic puzzles and reasoning
Counting strategies with pictures and objects
Simple spatial reasoning and shapes
Following multi-step instructions
Building confidence with math thinking

This Course Includes

16 interactive sessions
40 visual examples with picture-based solutions
4 practice sets (40 fun problems)
Weekly progress updates for parents
Sticker rewards for milestones
End-of-course certificate

Curriculum

4 weeks · 16 sessions
What Comes Next? (Patterns)Lesson
Counting with PicturesLesson
Simple Addition PuzzlesLesson
Practice Set 1Practice
Recognizing ShapesLesson
Folding & Cutting PuzzlesLesson
Mirror ImagesLesson
Practice Set 2Practice
Who Has What? (Logic Puzzles)Lesson
True or False PuzzlesLesson
Following CluesLesson
Practice Set 3Practice
Multi-Step ProblemsLesson
Math Kangaroo Practice RoundLesson
Review & StrategiesLesson
Mini Practice TestMock Test

Is This Course Right for Your Child?

Ideal for students who

+Are in grades 1-2 and interested in math competitions
+Want to prepare specifically for Math Kangaroo Grades 1-2
+Have basic arithmetic and pre-algebra skills
+Want structured, progressive preparation
+Enjoy visual, worked-example-based learning

Prerequisites

Comfortable with basic arithmetic (fractions, decimals)
Can read and understand word problems
No competition experience needed — we start from foundations

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything parents ask about this course

15–20 minutes. Sessions are short and visual — perfect for young learners.

Yes! Designed for grades 1-2. Problems use pictures and simple language. A parent may help with reading at first.

Yes. Every lesson is free. Pro adds extra practice and a parent dashboard.

Yes. Weekly reports show which types of problems your child finds easy vs. challenging.

The AMC 8 (American Mathematics Competition 8) is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple choice exam for students in grade 8 and below, administered by the Mathematical Association of America.

Competition math goes beyond school curriculum to build problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills. This course teaches you to spot patterns, use elegant shortcuts, and tackle unfamiliar problems under time pressure.

Yes. Every session has worked examples with step-by-step solutions, guided practice with hints, and immediate feedback.

Your child keeps full access to everything completed. You can enroll in another free course or upgrade to Pro.

Designed by Experts

Cuemath Academy Team

This course is designed by the same team behind Cuemath's 1:1 tutoring program — trusted by 400,000+ students across 80+ countries. Our competition prep curriculum is built by math competition coaches with decades of experience.

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