Kangaroo-Style Math Practice, Grades 5-6, Set 4

About this practice set

Six original contest-style math problems for grades 5-6 with answer choices A to E, worth 3, 4 and 5 points, plus an answer key that explains every solution. Topics: 3D shapes, calendar, division, logic, money, numbers. The problems are written for grades 5 and 6 and need careful reading and a bit of algebra-style thinking. Give about 3 to 4 minutes per problem, like in a real contest.

On this sheet

two are worth 3 points, the next two 4 points and the last two 5 points. 25 children go on a trip. Each van can take 4 children. What is the smallest number of vans they need? Eli buys 3 books that cost $4 each and pays with a $50 bill. How much change does Eli get? Today is Wednesday.

Tips for using it

• Say the number out loud each time you trace it.
• Trace the big number with a finger first, then color it in your favorite color.
• Count the pictures twice: once by pointing, once by coloring a dot on each one.
• Read every problem twice: contest questions often hide the key detail in one word.

Printing tips

Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the practice set and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. The PNG shows page 1 only. Free for personal, family and classroom use.