Lesson Plans SET B for Grades 3-4-PDF Level 3-4

PDF Level 3-4 - Geometry Teacher file

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This document outlines a detailed lesson plan for a Math Kangaroo Level 3-4 geometry class. The session is structured into several segments: a warm-up, a roadmap strategy review, an introduction to 2D and 3D shapes, problem-solving, and a wrap-up.<br /><br />The class begins with a brief warm-up (5 minutes) featuring a problem drawn from Math Kangaroo 1998, where students identify triangles within a given picture. This is followed by a 5-minute roadmap review outlining various problem-solving strategies, such as finding patterns, drawing diagrams, and using logical reasoning.<br /><br />The introduction covers basic attributes of 2D and 3D shapes like sides, angles, faces, edges, and vertices before students move on to 35 minutes of problem-solving. Students tackle problems from past Math Kangaroo competitions, like calculating the difference in perimeter lengths between a square and an adjoining rectangle (MK 2002 #7) or determining the perimeter of rectangles formed by beach towels (MK 2001 #21).<br /><br />Additionally, a bonus section explores complex problems to challenge students further. Topics include shading strategies in grids or calculating remaining cubes after building structures.<br /><br />The session concludes with a 10-minute wrap-up, reinforcing the differences between 2D and 3D shapes, encouraging students to relate these forms to real-world examples, and engaging in a "genius hour." Here, students discuss potential math problems they could create themselves, fostering creativity and peer feedback.<br /><br />Overall, the lesson is designed to enhance problem-solving skills, geometric understanding, and critical thinking through a blend of theoretical learning, practical application, and interactive discussion.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

geometry class

2D shapes

3D shapes

problem-solving

perimeter calculation

shading strategies

critical thinking

interactive discussion

geometric understanding