Starts On
October 10, 2022
Registration
OPEN
Duration
Online
12 weeks
45'-2h/week
Math for the Champions! Are you ready to take your Math skills to the next level? Prepare for competition? This class is for you.
We teach kids Math while preparing them for a real-world contest: the MK2023 test will take place in March 2023.
Hundreds of Romanian American and Canadian kids, from Quebec to Florida to California and Washington, go through RUF's classes every year. In 2022, we have 12 registered teachers, 2 teacher coordinators, and 10 weekly Kangaroo Math classes!
We teach fun and engaging Mathematics to kids that are ready to think out of the box while preparing for the annual Kangaroo Math, an annual international Mathematics competition. Millions of children around the world participate in Kangaroo every March.
Who should join this class:
- Competitive Students who ❤️Math
- We currently offer classes for 6-14 year olds (1st - 8th grade)
- We are looking for teachers capable to teach 9-10th grade as well
- Awesome Math 📈Teachers 👋
We are here to show you that MATH = FUN.
We encourage academic excellence in mathematics and prepare students to compete in the Kangaroo Math contest. The contest problems are provocative, require a great deal of attention and creative thinking, and cover interesting mathematical concepts. They aim to show the beauty of mathematics and, thus, increase the appreciation of mathematics. We believe many children are not challenged enough in the school system. This is why we offer mathematics enrichment programs accessible to all children. Even challenging mathematics can be taught in an interesting and fun way!
In this class, we learn how to think. We learn how to learn. We learn how to tackle any problem.
What you will learn:
We would like to underline that the problems and subjects in Kangaroo Math are presented in a fun and engaging fashion, that engages the child's mind at a higher logical level while preserving the interest in the subject.
The Kangaroo curriculum includes relatively advanced Mathematical concepts that exceed what is learned in class. The following concepts will be introduced, not only for the older kids but also for younger ones:
- Logical deduction, induction, and formal reasoning techniques
- Discrete Mathematics (number theory, counting, sets, and probabilities)
- Plan and three-dimensional geometry (not usually treated elsewhere)
- Basic combinatorics
- Equations and systems of equations
- Our problems do not include any Calculus or Precalculus topics
Program highlights:
- Our competition curriculum is highly engaging, non-repetitive, and very different from school Math
- Our battery of Math Kangaroo tests focuses on logical, out of the box critical thinking
- You will gain real-world problem-solving skills
- You will make new friends and have a little bit of fun
- Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from RUF recognizing your success
Curriculum: Kangaroo Math 1-8 Grade Competition Level. Class groups are roughly matching grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8.
Trust us, this Math is fun, you will find it both challenging and engaging.
Timeframe: Jan 15 - April 15 (12 sessions)
Starts On
October 10, 2022
Registration
OPEN
Duration
Online
12 weeks
45'-2h/week
* days of week subject to change
Meet the Teacher(s)

Ligia Apostoaia
First and Second Grade

Laura Bercean
Third and Fourth Grade

Julia Laine
Fifth and Sixth Grade

Mihai Lehene
Seventh and Eighth Grade

Mirela Birta
First and Second Grade

Alex Turik
Fifth and Sixth Grade
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What is the required level for incoming children?
Each set of problems that we will be solving is split into 3 categories: easy, medium, difficult. Therefore, everyone will be able to solve at least some of the problems every time. Kangaroo problems are mostly logical, and they do not require any specific method. This being said, we will not repeat what is being taught in class. Our teaching will focus on the ability to solve real-world problems.
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What will you be teaching?
We will be using the last 25 years of Kangaroo tests, for the 3-4 grade level. Each test is split into 3 categories: easy, medium, difficult (3,4, and 5 point problems). A demo set of what these problems look like can be found here.
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