The International Kangaroo Mathematics Association (AKSF) held its 33rd Congress in Istanbul.

The International Kangaroo Mathematics Association (AKSF) held its 33rd Congress inIstanbul.
The Congress opened with remarks by Istanbul Provincial Director of National Education Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Mücahit Yentür and brought together 226 mathematicians from 100
countries. Following the opening session-also attended by Pendik District Director of National Education Mr. Ertan Saygın and Mr. Kurtuluş Arıkan from Nazmi Arıkan Fen Bilimleri Educational Institutions-the working sessions began to select the questions for the Kangaroo Mathematics Competition to be administered worldwide in 2026. Elections for the association's
president and board members were also held during the congress at the Green Park Hotel Istanbul. In his opening speech, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Mücahit Yentür emphasized the importance of mathematics and science education, noting that scientific knowledge gains meaning when combined with human values. Expressing his wish that the congress and its outcomes benefit students in our country, Mr. Yentür highlighted the importance of early childhood education for
ages 4-6 and discussed practices aimed at further supporting talented students in later years.
At the meeting where the president and board were elected, Prof. Dr. Meike Akveld was chosen as President of the Association, while Turkey's representative, Mr. Özgür Özdemir, and Brazil's representative Cristina Diaz were elected to the AKSF Board of Directors. The Congress continued with a presentation by Prof. Dr. Meike Akveld, a faculty member at ETH Zürich, and concluded on Sunday, October 19. Aiming to help students enjoy mathematics through fun and creative problems, the Kangaroo Mathematics Association organizes an international mathematics competition and activities for students and teachers each year in 114
countries, engaging nearly 7 million students.
In our country, Kangaroo Mathematics competitions have been held since 2014, reaching hundreds of thousands of students and aiming to contribute to mathematics education. As the AKSF Turkey Representation, which organized the Congress and also runs the Kangaroo
Mathematics competitions, we are proud to host an international congress of this scale and wish for the Congress to benefit all our students and teachers.
Kangaroo Mathematics Turkiye Representation

Name of the organization: Association Kangourou sans Frontières (AKSF)
Full postal address: 7 rue de Castellane, 75008 Paris, FRANCE

General contact information:
Email: info@aksf.org

Website: https://www.aksf.org/
AKSF
Press contact / editorial contact:
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For newsletter/editorial matters: Joanna Matthiesen (Editor-in-Chief) - joanna@mathkangaroo.org

Overview and Mission
The Association Kangourou sans Frontières (AKSF), meaning Kangaroo Without Borders in Mathematics, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the joy of mathematics and spreading mathematical education across the world.
The association organizes the annual Kangaroo Mathematics Competition, one of the world's largest mathematics contests, designed to engage students through creative, logical, and real-life inspired problems.
Operating through national representatives in more than 114 countries, AKSF serves as a global platform for cultural and educational exchange in mathematics. Its core mission is to:
foster curiosity and enjoyment in learning mathematics through playful problem-solving, identify and encourage mathematical talent at all levels, and strengthen international awareness and collaboration in mathematical education.
In Turkey, the association's activities emphasize increasing students' interest in mathematics and developing problem-solving skills through innovative and accessible challenges.
Structure and Activities
Competition:
The Kangaroo Mathematics Competition is held annually for students from grade 1 to grade 12, using context-rich and imaginative problems that invite reasoning, creativity, and insight.
Network of Countries:
AKSF has national representatives from over 114 countries, including France, Germany, India, Australia, China, Argentina, and Turkey.
Conferences and Meetings:
The association hosts an annual International Kangaroo Mathematics Congress, where representatives share experiences and developments.
The 33rd Congress was held in Istanbul in 2025, welcoming 226 mathematicians from nearly 100 countries.
Educational Materials & Research:
Following each competition, AKSF members prepare analytical reports on question design, statistical reliability, and pedagogical value.
Many national branches also publish books, newsletters, and student resources to extend the learning impact beyond the competition itself.

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