Lesson Plans SET B for Grades 3-4-PDF Level 3-4- Draw a Picture

PDF Level 3-4- Draw a Picture - Teacher file

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This Math Kangaroo Class Level 3-4 lesson focuses on teaching students how to effectively utilize the strategy of drawing a picture or diagram to solve math problems. The lesson is structured to include a variety of activities: a warm-up, an instructional segment on the strategy, problem-solving practice, and a review or wrap-up. The instruction phase introduces the concept of using drawings to visualize problems, making complex information easier to interpret. It emphasizes that visual representation can unveil hidden aspects of a problem, guide through multi-step solutions, and provide strategies for problem-solving.<br /><br />The lesson is designed with a four-step problem-solving strategy: understanding the problem, planning a solution, carrying out the plan, and looking back to check and reflect on the solution. Emphasis is laid on using simple symbols and drawing to scale.<br /><br />The class includes problems from past Math Kangaroo competitions, challenging students to apply the drawing strategy for practical problem-solving. These problems involve tasks like setting a table correctly, dividing a chocolate bar among children, calculating positions in a scout line-up, and more.<br /><br />Vocabulary relevant to the lesson—like "segment," "sum," "sequence," "hexagonal," and "flipped"—is introduced contextually within problems.<br /><br />Finally, the wrap-up session encourages students to reflect on when the drawing strategy was most beneficial and discuss challenges and solutions related to using this strategy. Students are also guided to create and share their own math problems, fostering collaborative learning and critical thinking. This dynamic approach aims to enhance students' problem-solving skills by illustrating how visualization can be a powerful tool in understanding and addressing mathematical challenges.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving

drawing strategy

visualization

multi-step solutions

instructional segment

Math competitions

collaborative learning

critical thinking

mathematical challenges