Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 5-6-PDF Lesson 6- Level 5-6 - Time Clocks and Calendar

PDF Lesson 6- Level 5-6 - Time Clocks and Calendar - Presentation

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The document provides guidance and problems related to time, clocks, and calendars, aimed at Math Kangaroo Level 5-6 students. It covers a set of problems that involve calculating and interpreting time, designing strategies to solve them, and applying mathematical reasoning in practical scenarios.<br /><br />1. **Clock Mechanics**: Understanding how clock hands move is crucial. Specifically, the minute hand moves 12 times faster than the hour hand. Various problems challenge this knowledge, like determining time intervals, right angles between clock hands, and the behavior of digital clocks.<br /><br />2. **Calendar Problems**: Problems often involve calculating durations, such as determining the day of the week after certain events. For example, if Johnny says "The day after tomorrow will be Thursday," identifying his birthday requires understanding how days follow sequentially.<br /><br />3. **Speed and Duration**: Calculating travel time, such as that of a homing pigeon flying at a consistent pace, reinforces understanding of speed and time relationships.<br /><br />4. **Practical Math Application**: Students are encouraged to apply various strategies, such as drawing pictures or using logical reasoning, to solve these problems.<br /><br />5. **Problem-Solving Framework**: The document suggests a structured four-step approach: understanding the problem, planning, executing the plan, and reviewing the answer. This framework helps students tackle problems methodically.<br /><br />The document also hints at hints and bonus questions for further exploration. Optional homework includes working on past Math Kangaroo exams, reflecting its goal to deepen students' understanding of time-related concepts through different mathematical techniques.

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Math Kangaroo

time problems

clock mechanics

calendar calculations

speed and duration

practical math

problem-solving

mathematical reasoning

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