Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (SMKC): Parent & Student Guide
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Join our Telegram study groupQ: What does Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (SMKC): Parent & Student Guide cover?
A: Syllabus tiers, historical format, and the checkpoints to confirm in the latest SMKC circular (dates, fees, medal bands).
TL;DR
SMKC has run in Singapore since 2013 and uses an MCQ paper with no negative marking. Medal bands and fees are set each year; tie-breakers were removed in 2024 (raw score ranking). Check the latest Math Kangaroo Singapore circular for 2026 dates, fees, medal bands, and progression rules.
Registration quick answer (Singapore): Register through your school or via the official Math Kangaroo Singapore site (when individual/open‑centre options are offered). Dates, venues and fees vary yearly — confirm on the official page before paying: https://mathkangaroo.sg/
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1 Global snapshot — what is Math Kangaroo?
- Originated in Australia in 1991; adopted by France in 1995 and now used in many countries.
- International Association AKSF standardises 24 or 30 multiple-choice questions, each worth 3, 4 or 5 points (maximum 120 for upper levels or 90 for lower levels).
2 How SMKC is structured
| SMKC Grade | Singapore school level | No. of questions | Duration | Max score |
| 1 & 2 | P1-P2 | 24 | 60 min | 90 |
| 3 & 4 |
