Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 5-6-PDF Lesson 10- Level 5-6

PDF Lesson 10- Level 5-6 - Combining Tools- Presentation file

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This summary describes a webinar focused on problem-solving strategies using various math problems from the Math Kangaroo Level 5-6 exams. The session featured problems that involved combining different mathematical tools for effective problem-solving.<br /><br />The webinar began with a warm-up problem from the Math Kangaroo 1998 exam, which involved counting furniture based on the number of legs. Throughout the session, various problems were tackled, ranging from calculating time required for printing tasks (MK 2000), to geometric problems involving triangles and calculating paths of snails (MK 2002 and 2004). Another challenge involved painting and cutting a wooden cube, exploring the concept of surface area (MK 2005).<br /><br />One problem involved dividing cards numbered 1 to 8 into groups with equal sums, exploring combinations and properties of numbers (MK 2009). Participants were also tasked with forming a square using specific pieces, requiring spatial reasoning (MK 2011), and calculating the total length of lines in a composite geometrical figure (MK 2016).<br /><br />The session emphasized a four-step problem-solving strategy to address these challenges and highlighted the importance of regular practice using past Math Kangaroo contests and solutions, which can be accessed online. Students were encouraged to attempt these past contests and review solutions to understand different methods and improve their problem-solving skills.<br /><br />Finally, the webinar concluded with a slide encouraging feedback through a survey and mentioned a bonus question from the Math Kangaroo 2017 exam, which involved writing numbers in a structured way to maximize odd numbers. Participants were reminded that math competitions, like Math Kangaroo, provide valuable learning experiences and foster mathematical thinking.

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