Lesson Plans SET B for Grades 1-2-PDF Set B- Level 1-2 - Make an Organized List or a Table

PDF Set B- Level 1-2 - Make an Organized List or a Table - Teacher's file

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This Math Kangaroo Level 1-2 class guide outlines a structured approach for solving problems using organized lists or tables. The process involves a Four-Step Method to tackle problems:<br /><br />1. **Understand the Problem**: Grasp the question and its requirements.<br />2. **Plan**: Develop a strategy for solving the problem.<br />3. **Carry Out the Plan**: Implement the solution, possibly with student participation in writing solutions.<br />4. **Reflect**: Evaluate if the solution makes sense or if alternative answers exist.<br /><br />The lesson is segmented into activities with designated time allocations, including a warm-up, organized list practice, table introduction, problem-solving, and wrap-up sessions. Key vocabulary terms such as "table," "row," and "column" are defined to aid understanding.<br /><br />**Breakout Room Procedures** are suggested for facilitating student collaboration, although their use is optional. Students are encouraged to explore different approaches to solving problems and to present their findings to the main class.<br /><br />Several example problems are provided to practice these strategies:<br /><br />- **Missing Digits**: Identify which numbers are missing.<br />- **Counting Occurrences**: Tally how often a digit appears within a range.<br />- **Path Finding**: Determine the minimum number of moves or connections.<br />- **Pairing Exercises**: Count all possible pairings in a given scenario.<br />- **Grouping with Sums**: Determine feasible groupings with equal sums.<br />- **Characteristics Organization**: Use tables to organize characteristics or to solve specific queries about groups.<br /><br />The strategy involves organizing ideas systematically, grouping items based on criteria, and ensuring all possibilities are considered without repetition or omission. A table is used in some problems to organize information clearly, facilitating easier problem-solving and understanding. The guide wraps up by reinforcing the benefits of organized thinking in math problem-solving.

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