Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 3-4-PDF Lesson 9- Level 3-4- Logical Reasoning- Teacher file

PDF Lesson 9- Level 3-4- Logical Reasoning- Teacher file

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Lesson 9 of the Math Kangaroo Class for Level 3-4 focuses on enhancing logical reasoning skills through problem-solving. The lesson covers a 4-step problem-solving strategy that includes understanding the problem, planning a solution, executing the plan, and reflecting on the solution to ensure it is correct.<br /><br />The lesson is structured into segments, starting with a "Warm-Up" involving a problem about bouquets of flowers, taking 5 minutes. The primary instruction introduces strategies over 5 minutes, followed by 25 minutes on problems #1-4, and 15 minutes possibly involving breakout rooms for problem #5. A 10-minute wrap-up reviews the session and includes a "Genius Hour" for students to share their problem drafts and offer feedback.<br /><br />To aid learning, vocabulary terms such as 'Fact,' 'Contradict,' 'Eliminate,' and 'Digit' are clarified. The session includes a mix of examples from previous Math Kangaroo problems, encouraging students to use logical reasoning to draw conclusions from given facts, check for contradictions, and eliminate incorrect options.<br /><br />Throughout the session, students engage in various puzzles. For instance, identifying which bouquet a family member received based on stated conditions, finding out which figure fits a grid using logical placement, and determining who ate a cookie from a group of children based on conflicting statements, with the answer being Bartek.<br /><br />The lesson concludes with an "Exit Ticket," where students reflect on the effectiveness of the logical reasoning strategy, its application, potential challenges, and ways to overcome them. Genius Hour time allows students to share and receive feedback on their problem drafts, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Optional homework includes problems from the Math Kangaroo exam 2021.

Keywords

logical reasoning

problem-solving

Math Kangaroo

4-step strategy

vocabulary terms

puzzles

Genius Hour

collaborative learning

exit ticket

homework