Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 5-6-PDF Lesson 9- Level 5-6- Hands On- Presentation

PDF Lesson 9- Level 5-6- Hands On- Presentation

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The Math Kangaroo Level 5-6 webinar focused on the hands-on practice of folding, cutting, and arranging shapes to improve problem-solving skills. The session included exercises from past Math Kangaroo questions, aiming to enhance learners' visualization techniques, a key skill during the Math Kangaroo test. Participants were encouraged to physically manipulate paper, using techniques such as folding and tracing, to better understand and solve problems involving shapes.<br /><br />The webinar started with a warm-up question from MK 1999, examining the speed difference between the minute and hour hands on a clock. Various questions throughout the session asked participants to imagine or construct shapes through folding and cutting, such as determining which figures could be created with given pieces, or predicting the result after making specific cuts and folds on paper. For instance, in MK2016#21, Anna's paper-folding task involved determining the final shape after several folds and cuts.<br /><br />The concept was reinforced with practical tasks like identifying which shapes could be constructed from folded paper or determining how a folded, cut piece would unfold to reveal certain patterns. Additionally, the session covered strategies for problems involving multiple folding steps, as in the case of Charles' and Eva's exercises, which explored hole punching and sequential piece-cutting.<br /><br />The session concluded with a suggestion to draw or physically fold paper when faced with similar problems to enhance understanding and speed during the competition. Optional homework included practicing with past Math Kangaroo exams, such as the 2021 test, allowing participants to continue honing their skills independently.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving

visualization techniques

folding shapes

cutting shapes

arranging shapes

paper manipulation

MK1999

MK2016#21

practice exercises