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Math Kangaroo Contest
MKC is one of the largest mathematics competitions in the world. The contest was first held in France in 1991 and was named “kangaroo” because the contest format drew from the previously held Australian Mathematics Competition. As MKC became very popular among students, the contest has first spread from France to European countries, and has further expanded to around the world. Now, MKC is coordinated globally by “Association Kangourou Sans Frontières” (AKSF).
2024
MKC
Statistics
Countries
& Regions
104
Global
Participants
6,099,274
371,810
44,072
847,000
6,138
312,800
5,170
1,309,796
6,708
2020
2022
2024
MKC
Statistics
In 2020, there were 3,399,323 students globally participated in the MKC, among which 1,230 students in Hong Kong practiced MKC problems online unmonitored.
In 2022, there were 4,482,378 students globally participated in the MKC, among which 1,495 students in Hong Kong and Macau participated online or at school by virtual or normal proctoring.
In 2024, there were 6,099,274 students globally participated in the MKC, among which 6,708 students in Hong Kong and Macau participated online or at school by virtual or normal proctoring.
Magic Square Association (MSA) is the official organiser of MKC in Hong Kong as well as Macau. MSA aims to promote the mathematical education in Hong Kong and Macau, which also organises American Mathematics Competition (AMC), and CMS Competitions (CGMC, CLMC & COMC).
Co-
Organizers
HKMKC
Organising
Committee
Bian, David
Math Teacher, VSA
He, Xuhua
Chair Professor, HKU
Mak, Hugo Wai Leung
Lecturer, CUHK; Visiting Faculty, HKUST
McBreen, Michael
Assistant Professor, CUHK
Shen, Haipeng
Associate Dean, Professor, HKU
Wong, Chung Leung
Principal, Kwei Wah Shan College
Wu, Qi
Associate Professor, CitiU
Wu, Zhongtao
Associate Professor, CUHK
Yao, Jiangang
Director, Magic Square
Yao, Yuan
Professor, HKUST
Zhang, Hua
Senior Lecturer, PolyU
He, Xuhua, Wu, Zhongtao and Yao, Jiangang were International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) gold medalists.
Date
March 22, 2025 (Saturday) for Kindergarten to Grade 6 levels
March 23, 2025 (Sunday) for Grade 7~12 levels
Eligibility
Only students enrolled in kindergartens, primary schools, or secondary schools in Hong Kong or Macau are eligible to participate. Students may register for one or more levels but are only allowed to compete in levels corresponding to or above their current grade.
Format
The contest will be conducted onsite in a paper-based format. The specific contest location will be announced on March 18, 2025, along with the release of the admission ticket.
Levels and Time Schedule
Seven contest sets cover all grades in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools.
Maternelle for For K2&K3
March 22, 11:00~12:00
Pre-Ecolier for Grade 1&2
March 22, 14:00~15:15
Ecolier for Grade 3&4
March 22, 9:00~10:15
Benjamin for Grade 5&6
March 22, 16:00~17:15
Cadet for Grade 7&8
March 23, 9:00~10:15
Junior for Grade 9&10
March 23, 11:00~12:15
Student for Grade 11&12
March 23, 14:00~15:15
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Students can participate in contest levels corresponding to or higher than their grades. For example, a grade 3 student can attend both Ecolier and Benjamin contests.
Exam Structure
Each contest consists of 25 multiple-choice questions with the following mark scheme:
8 x 3' + 9 x 4' + 8 x 5' = 100'.
There is no penalty for wrong answers.
Language
English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Problems will be read out in English, Cantonese and Mandarin to students in the Kindergarten and Pre-Ecolier contests.
Awards
For each contest level, participants are divided into two groups by grades for ranking and awards. For example in Cadet, participants in Grade 7 or below form one group, while students in Grade 8 form the other group.
1
First Prize: Awarded to participants with rank #1 to #5 in each group.
2
Second Prize: Awarded to participants with rank #6 to #15 in each group.
3
Third Prize: Awarded to participants with rank #16 to #30 in each group.
Registration Deadline
P
Peak Award: Awarded to participants in the top 10% in each group.
E
Elite Award: Awarded to participants in the top 10%~25% in each group.
M
Merit Award: Awarded to participants in the top 25%~50% in each group.
March 15, 2025
Enrollment Process
Register on the Magic Square Association's official website and complete your payment with Alipay HK or a credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
Use Google Chrome to visit the official Magic Square Association website:https://www.msa.com.hk/event/1
For registration inquiries,
please contact the assistant.
Please scan the QR code on WeChat to join the HKMKC Discussion Group.