Singapore Math Kangaroo Contest (SMKC): Parent & Student Guide
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Q: 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 uses an MCQ paper and is calculator-free for most levels (check the latest rules).\ Medal bands and fees can change year to year, so verify the current circular before registering.\ For scoring details (including tie-break rules), refer to the organiser’s latest regulations.
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 What is SMKC in Singapore?
SMKC is an international-format mathematics contest with multiple age/grade bands. For Singapore-specific rules (levels, scoring, calculators, and awards), rely on the official Math Kangaroo Singapore site and the latest published regulations.
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 | P3-P4 | 24 |
