Math Kangaroo Practice for Grades 3-4
Updated October 2026 · 8 free printables
Eight practice sets for third and fourth graders with counting triangles, perimeter, matchstick patterns, shape equations, handshakes, fence posts and working backwards. Every answer is explained.
All 8 Math Kangaroo Practice for Grades 3-4, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection: what it practices, which grade it fits and a tip for each one.
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1. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 1
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: counting, logic, money, numbers, patterns, working backwards. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. After checking answers, try to explain each solution in your own words.
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2. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 2
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: counting, division, logic, numbers, word problems. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. Give about 3 to 4 minutes per problem, like in a real contest.
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3. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 3
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: 3D shapes, counting shapes, patterns, time, word problems. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. After checking answers, try to explain each solution in your own words.
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4. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 4
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: counting, geometry, logic, money, numbers, working backwards. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. Give about 3 to 4 minutes per problem, like in a real contest.
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5. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 5
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: calendar, division, logic, numbers, patterns. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. After checking answers, try to explain each solution in your own words.
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6. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 6
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: 3D shapes, counting, patterns, time, word problems. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. Give about 3 to 4 minutes per problem, like in a real contest.
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7. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 7
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: geometry, logic, money, numbers, working backwards. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. After checking answers, try to explain each solution in your own words.
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8. Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 3-4, Set 8
Six original contest-style math problems for grades 3-4 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: calendar, counting shapes, division, logic, patterns. The problems are written for grades 3 and 4, the level where contest tricks start to matter. Give about 3 to 4 minutes per problem, like in a real contest.
Tips for math kangaroo practice for grades 3-4
- For fence post and handshake problems, draw a small version first with 3 or 4 posts or people and look for the pattern.
- When a problem tells you how a story ends, work backwards one step at a time to find how it started.
- For calendar questions, remember that the same day of the week comes back every 7 days.
Fun math facts
- Fence post puzzles trick lots of people: a straight fence with 10 sections needs 11 posts, not 10.
- If every person in a group of 5 shakes hands with everyone else once, there are 10 handshakes in total.
- The perimeter of a shape built from squares can change even when the number of squares stays exactly the same.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Act out a handshake problem at a family dinner and count the handshakes to check the answer.
- Build matchstick patterns with toothpicks and count how many sticks each new step needs.
- Time one set at home like a real contest, then redo any missed problem the next day without looking at the key.
How to print
Click Download PDF and print at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key, so choose “page 1” in the print dialog if you only want the practice page. Every worksheet is free for home, homeschool and classroom use, so print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
What topics come up most for grades 3-4?
Counting figures, patterns, logic with shapes, time and calendar questions, and short word problems that need careful reading.