Test & Contest Prep Courses
Join us for Math Kangaroo USA and American Math Competition Preparation Courses as well as SAT Math Subject tests.
Math Kangaroo
Math Kangaroo, a fun, introductory math competition in the United States and worldwide, is held on the third Thursday of March. Firecracker Math offers weekly workshops which include preparation, coaching, and sampling real test problems. The class is for 1-7 grade stduents divided into differnet level groups. It is a 10-week-long class. Students who want to participate in the actual competition need to register for the Math Kangaroo. Registration for the competition is from September 15 till December 15 and late registration is through December 31 (subject to availability). Students CAN participate in the class but opt out from takng the exam. Visit Math Kangaroo website to learn more.
- Introduction to Math Kangaroo: format, rules, features. Sampling typical problems and discussing problem solving approaches. Home assignment: Full test practice (75 min).
- Topic A – recognizing and evaluating patterns. Developing skills and techniques. Exercises.
- Topic B – Operations with numbers. Developing skills and techniques. Exercises.
- Topic C – Logic and multi-step reasoning. Developing skills and techniques. Exercises.
- Topic D – Geometry and spatial math. Developing skills and techniques. Exercises.
- Clever techniques and what do you do when you don’t know the answer? Elimination, estimation,and educated guessing exercises. Home assignment: Full test practice (75 min).
- Final tips and exercises based on the results of the full practice test.
American Math Competitions
The American Mathematics Competitions are the first of a series of competitions in secondary school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad. The selection process takes place over the course of roughly four stages. Visit the AMC website to learn more.
SAT Math Subject Test (Levels I and II)
The SAT Mathematics Subject Test assesses the knowledge you’ve gained from three years of college-preparatory mathematics. Taking the tests can support your high school grades, indicate an interest in pursuing math-based programs of study, and help you differentiate yourself in the admission process. Level I covers two years of algebra and one year of geometry, while Level II adds trigonometry and elementary functions (precalculus). Visit the College Board website to learn more.
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