Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 1-2-PDF Lesson 1

PDF Lesson 1 - Patterns- Presentation

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This document outlines the content for Lesson 1, "Patterns," of the Math Kangaroo Class for Level 1-2 students. Math Kangaroo is described as an engaging and intriguing math competition, unlike typical school tests; it encourages students to embrace logical and creative problem-solving. Students are advised to be patient and persistent, as the problems may not be easily solved on the first attempt. <br /><br />The lesson focuses on recognizing and understanding patterns, which can be found in various forms including numbers, shapes, colors, and events. It is emphasized that using a pencil is crucial for working through these problems, as Math Kangaroo tests require more than mental calculations.<br /><br />The first eight questions of the competition involve quick problems like counting or identifying sequences, while the remaining sixteen challenges are designed to be more complex and require deeper thinking. Students are encouraged to use strategies such as drawing, making tables, working backwards, and identifying patterns to solve these more difficult problems. <br /><br />Specific practice problems from past competitions (such as MK 2012 #5, MK 2006 #1, etc.) are provided within the lesson to help students recognize patterns and answer similar questions on their own. The lesson concludes with an emphasis on the value of identifying patterns to solve mathematical problems more effectively.<br /><br />Overall, this lesson aims to prepare students for the Math Kangaroo competition by developing essential pattern recognition skills and problem-solving techniques.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

patterns

problem-solving

Level 1-2

competition

pattern recognition

math skills

creative thinking

practice problems

logical reasoning