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Math Kangaroo — Grades 5-6

Advanced logic and problem-solving for upper elementary Math Kangaroo contestants.

4.7 (198 reviews)
1,780 enrolled
5 weeks · 20 sessions
Grades 5-6
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What You'll Learn

Advanced pattern recognition and generalization
Geometric proofs and spatial reasoning
Algebraic thinking without formal algebra
Combinatorial reasoning and counting
Multi-step word problem strategies
Competition time management and scoring strategy

This Course Includes

20 interactive sessions
42 worked examples
4 practice sets (56 problems)
1 timed practice test
Weekly progress updates for parents
Detailed gap analysis

Curriculum

5 weeks · 20 sessions
Divisibility & PrimesLesson
Advanced SequencesLesson
Number PuzzlesLesson
Practice Set 1Practice
Angles & PolygonsLesson
Area of Complex ShapesLesson
3D VisualizationLesson
Practice Set 2Practice
Advanced Logic PuzzlesLesson
Systematic CountingLesson
Probability BasicsLesson
Practice Set 3Practice
Algebraic ReasoningLesson
Rate & Ratio ProblemsLesson
Multi-Step Word ProblemsLesson
Practice Set 4Practice
Mixed Problem StrategiesLesson
Hardest Problem TypesLesson
Time Management & ScoringLesson
Timed Practice TestMock Test

Is This Course Right for Your Child?

Ideal for students who

+Are in grades 5-6 and interested in math competitions
+Want to prepare specifically for Math Kangaroo Grades 5-6
+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

25–35 minutes per session.

Significantly harder. Problems require multi-step reasoning, algebraic thinking, and deeper geometric understanding.

Yes. Free with 5 practice questions per lesson.

Yes. Weekly reports and gap analysis.

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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