2025 Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 1-2-Recording Webinar 6

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In this lesson, Diana Holan substituted for Miss Luthia to teach math concepts during an interactive webinar. The focus was on distinguishing flat (2D) shapes from solid (3D) shapes, understanding their properties such as sides, corners, faces, and dimensions. Diana reviewed the four-step problem-solving method emphasizing careful reading, planning, written execution, and answer verification to avoid careless mistakes.<br /><br />The class began with a warm-up puzzle involving stickers on butterflies, encouraging detailed observation of color, size, and shape to find the correct solution and eliminate incorrect options. The lesson progressed to identifying examples of 2D shapes like circles and rectangles versus 3D solids like cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres, reinforcing recognition of depth and multiple faces.<br /><br />Students engaged in several Math Kangaroo style problems, applying strategies such as counting differences, measuring using grids, using colored pencils for clarity, and logical reasoning to determine middle-sized animals, missing squares, and fitting shapes within larger figures. Emphasis was on reading questions carefully, noting key words like “cannot,” and double-checking work to improve accuracy. Techniques included coloring parts differently, using rulers for precise drawing, and systematically trying multiple approaches when arranging puzzle pieces.<br /><br />The lesson stressed attention to detail, logical reasoning, organized work, and thoughtful guessing when unsure. It provided practical tips for tackling complex geometry and logic problems skillfully. Students were encouraged to review answers, use visual aids, and practice patience in problem solving. The instructor concluded by wishing students well until the next session led by Miss Luthia.

Keywords

2D shapes

3D shapes

geometry concepts

problem-solving steps

Math Kangaroo problems

logical reasoning

visual aids

interactive webinar

shape properties

careful reading