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    Math Kangaroo preparation
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    Can anybody please suggest me good books or method of preparation for the math kangaroo for 2nd graders.
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    I was looking at math kangaroo. What exactly is it?
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    Originally Posted by anmom
    Can anybody please suggest me good books or method of preparation for the math kangaroo for 2nd graders.

    http://www.mathkangaroo.com/mk/practice.html

    Originally Posted by frannieandejsmom
    I was looking at math kangaroo. What exactly is it?

    http://www.mathkangaroo.com/mk/default.html

    See this comment
    http://giftedissues.davidsongifted....054/Re_math_competitions.html#Post169054

    Originally Posted by gellison
    In math competitions like this you typically sign up with your grade. Unsurprisingly, the winners often turn out to be kids who are working above grade level.

    Math Kangaroo is a more interesting competition [than TriMathlon] at this grade level -- the problems on their tests involve more creative problem solving and doing old exams for practice can become a fun activity that builds these skills.

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