“Hopping” from problem to problem: Prizes in the Kangaroo Competition
The annual Kangaroo Competition is designed to spark an interest in mathematics and encourage students to engage with mathematical problems. In this competition, students from various grade levels who are skilled at arithmetic and problem-solving, can concentrate well, and are having a good day stand out in particular.
The competition is based on a multiple-choice format, reports subject teacher Maximilian Moll. Participants in grades 3 through 6 can earn a maximum of 120 points, while all others can earn a maximum of 150 points. The top approximately five percent of all participants nationwide in each grade level receive a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize. There is no more detailed breakdown or further comparisons. After all, the focus is on having fun with math and solving puzzles.
Our photo shows, from left to right, the award winners: Bent Deidl (2nd prize, Class 11d), Joel Chacko (1st prize and the “Long Jump” special prize, Class 5a), Emil Zuckermann (1st prize, Class 5a), Isabella Kuhl (2nd prize, Class 6a), and math teacher Maximilian Moll.
Missing from the photo: Theodor Wild (1st prize, Class 5i), Sophie Sacher (2nd prize, Class 5i), Orlando Geisel (2nd prize, Class 11d).
