Kindergarten to grade 12 · Ages 5-18
Math Kangaroo Prep: One-to-One Tutor for K-12
One-to-one coaching for Math Kangaroo word problems, logic puzzles and the 75-minute format.
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How it works, in short
TaleemSquare Math Kangaroo prep is live, one-to-one online coaching for students in kindergarten to grade 12 taking the Math Kangaroo competition, run in the US by Math Kangaroo USA. A tutor builds logic, number sense and visual reasoning, and practices word problems in the 75-minute multiple-choice format.
The 2027 competition is on Thursday, March 18, 2027. Students register through a public or private test center, and regular registration runs until December 31, 2026. Plans start at $85 a month, with no contract.
- Format
- Live, one-to-one, online
- Lesson length
- 45 minutes
- Level
- Ages 5-18
- Price
- From $85 a month
- Per hour of tutoring
- About $14.17
- Families taught
- 500+ since 2023
What changes after a term of lessons
Confident with word problems
Reads each problem carefully, picks out what matters and turns it into a plan, since most Kangaroo questions are word problems.
Sharper logic and visual reasoning
Practices patterns, shapes, puzzles and step-by-step logic that go beyond regular classwork.
Steady over 75 minutes
Keeps focus through 24 or 30 questions, moving past hard ones and coming back, since wrong answers cost no points.
What we cover
Lessons follow your child's own school or homeschool curriculum. These are the areas we work on most at this level.
Word problems
Multi-step stories and puzzles, the main question style on Math Kangaroo.
Logic and reasoning
Ordering puzzles, true or false statements and organized thinking that rules out wrong choices.
Number sense and arithmetic
Mental math, place value and clever calculation, since calculators and smartphones are not allowed.
Shapes and spatial thinking
Picturing folds, cubes, views and shape patterns, practiced with drawings and simple models.
Patterns and sequences
Finding the rule in numbers and pictures, then using it to predict what comes next.
Counting
Organized lists and simple counting methods so no case is missed.
Grade-level extension
For older students, algebra, geometry and number theory problems at and above their grade.
Contest practice
Our own timed sets in the Kangaroo style, with 3, 4 and 5 point questions.
Signs your child could use help
- Is registered or plans to register for Math Kangaroo 2027
- Enjoys puzzles and wants more challenge than school gives
- Rushes word problems and misses key details
- Took Math Kangaroo before and wants a higher score
- Gets tired or loses focus on long tests
- Hopes to earn a state or national ranking
One of these on its own is normal. Two or three together usually point to a specific gap, and finding it is what the free assessment is for.
Taught to your curriculum, wherever you live
Math Kangaroo (Math Kangaroo USA)
Math Kangaroo is a 75-minute multiple-choice test for grades K to 12. Grades K to 4 answer 24 questions and grades 5 to 12 answer 30, worth 3, 4 or 5 points each, with no penalty for wrong answers. The 2027 date is March 18.
For families moving from the UK
Children who enjoy maths puzzles usually settle in quickly. We teach the US format, 24 or 30 questions in 75 minutes, and fill any topic gaps against US grade levels.
Level: Year 1 to Year 13
For families moving from Canada
Problem-solving skills carry over from any strong math background. We focus on the US format, 24 or 30 questions in 75 minutes, and the strategies it rewards.
Level: Kindergarten to grade 12
For families moving from Australia
Students who have done school maths competitions will know the puzzle style. We teach the US Math Kangaroo format and fill any topic gaps against US grade levels.
Level: Foundation to Year 12
What a Math Kangaroo lesson looks like
One 45-minute session. Tutors adjust the timings to your child.
5 min
Warm-up
A quick puzzle to get thinking.
10 min
Strategy
One idea, like drawing a picture or ruling out choices.
12 min
Word problems
Kangaroo-style word problems, read and solved step by step.
13 min
Shapes and logic
Spatial and logic puzzles at your child's grade level.
5 min
Wrap-up
A puzzle to try before the next lesson.
Who teaches your child
Every TaleemSquare math tutor passes the same five checks before their first class. Your child keeps the same tutor each week, and if the fit is not right we switch tutor at no cost. Tutors are based in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Pakistan and India, and all of them teach in English.
Identity and references checked
Every tutor is identity-verified and reference-checked before teaching a student.
Subject test
Tutors pass a subject test before they are matched with a child.
Spoken-English assessment
Lessons are taught in English, so every tutor passes a spoken-English assessment.
Live sample lesson
Tutors teach a live sample lesson before they are hired, to show they can explain clearly.
Open to parents
Classes are one-to-one in a password-protected room. Sit in on any class or ask for a recording.
How Math Kangaroo lessons work
Start with puzzles
The first lesson tries a few Kangaroo-style problems to see how your child reads and reasons through them.
Teach the thinking
We explain the reasoning behind each problem type using our own practice problems.
Build to 75 minutes
Short sets grow into longer timed practice as March gets closer, with every mistake reviewed together.
Updates for parents
You get a short note after every lesson on what was covered and what to practice next.
Simple monthly plans
$85a month for 2 one-to-one math lessons a week
About $10.63 a lesson, or $14.17 per hour of live one-to-one tutoring.
- Free 45-minute trial assessment, no card details
- No contract, cancel any month
- No registration fee
- 4-class money-back promise
- Switch tutor at no cost
- WhatsApp update after every class
Starter
2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school
$85/mo
EnrollGrowthMost chosen
3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence
$119/mo
EnrollIntensive
4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement
$149/mo
EnrollCommon worries, honest answers
“My child's school is not a Math Kangaroo center. What can we do?”
Students can register at a public center, which welcomes students from any school, or ask their school to host. Math Kangaroo asks students to register at a center in their own state. Private centers take only their own students, using an invitation code.
“My child is in kindergarten. Can they take part?”
Yes, if they can read and answer multiple-choice questions on their own. Kindergarten students take the grade 1 test. For young children we keep lessons short and game-like, with picture puzzles.
“Do you use past Math Kangaroo tests?”
Lessons use our own Kangaroo-style problems and focus on reasoning, not memorized answers. Math Kangaroo USA gives registered students free access to video solutions for past competitions, and we can help your child use them well.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does Math Kangaroo prep cost?
Book a free 45-minute assessment
Your child meets a tutor for a real one-to-one session. You get an honest read on where they are and what would help, even if the answer is that they don't need tutoring right now.
- 1
We reply on WhatsApp
Usually within 10 minutes, to find a time that suits your family.
- 2
Your child meets the tutor
A relaxed 45-minute session to see their level and how they learn.
- 3
You decide
You get a recommendation and a plan. No card details, no pressure.