Math Enrichment Clubs

MATH KANGAROO (GRADES 1-6)

INFORMATION SESSIONS: TBD for 2025-2026

 

Fill the Interest Form below and our coordinators will reach out with the steps to register

Interest Form 

Please contact CRS Math Kangaroo Manager, Han Chen at mathkangaroo@churchillroadpta.org for more information; or Alex Jones president@churchillroadpta.org

 

REGISTRATION FOR CRS MATH KANGAROO

1. Registration is closed for 2024-2025

2. Math Kangaroo Contest - 20th March at CRS, 6:00pm - 7:15pm

Math Kangaroo Logistics 

  • The Math Kangaroo program is completely virtual. 
  • All students grade 1-12 qualify for participation in Math Kangaroo if they are able to work independently, read, and answer a multiple-choice test.
  • Each student will receive a mathematical gift and a participation ribbon/badge.
  • Pictures are taken and placed on our webpage or social media; you may request to opt-out during the registration process.
  • The competition questions are appropriate for the students’ age and are both interesting and challenging.
  • Questions are chosen by the International Math Kangaroo Committee, AKSF (aksf.org).
  • In May students who rank top 20 in the country and top 3 in a given state are recognized on Math Kangaroo website and receive gifts

 General Rules 

  • Levels correspond with school grades:
    • 1st Grade - Level 1
    • 2nd Grade - Level 2
    • 3rd Grade - Level 3, etc. 
  • 75 Minutes multiple choice test
  • 24 Questions for students in grades 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • 30 Questions for students in grades 5 and up
  • Example of Math Kangaroo Answer Card
  • No aids other than writing utensils and paper will be allowed. In particular, no calculators will be allowed on any part of the competition, and any cell phones must be turned off

MATHCOUNTS 

 

MathCountsOur Math Club follows the MATHCOUNTS Program, which heightens students’ interests in mathematics by making mathematical achievement challenging and exciting. 

 

  • The club will focus on problem-solving strategies and higher-level math concepts.
  • Weekly, the mathletes will solve problems individually and in cooperative groups.
  • High performers in the club may be selected to represent Churchill Road in the Fairfax County MATHCOUNTS competition.
  • This competition usually takes place on a Saturday in February. In addition, all club members are eligible to participate in the AMC8 in December, which will be administered during one of our math club meetings.

Who Should Participate

  • Students interested in MATHCOUNTS should be high performers in math who wish to be challenged by solving middle school math problems.
  • Students currently enrolled in Algebra or 6th Grade Advanced Math are encouraged to consider participating. 
  • MATHCOUNTS is not recommended for students who need help understanding grade-level math skills.

Registration AND MEETINGS

Details coming soon

 

Required Supplies

Students should supply their own scientific calculators.

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