Lesson Plans SET B for Grades 3-4-PDF Level 3-4- Make a List

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The Math Kangaroo Class at Level 3-4 Lesson 4 focuses on using the strategy of making an organized list to tackle mathematical problems. This approach helps solve problems by systematically organizing information to account for all possibilities and avoid repetitions. Lesson 4 allots specific time for various segments: a 5-minute warm-up, 5 minutes of instruction, 40 minutes devoted to problem-solving and potential bonus questions, and a 10-minute wrap-up and 'Genius Hour'.<br /><br />Key components of the lesson include understanding the concept of an organized list and applying it to solve structured problems. Vocabulary such as "organized list," "pattern," "digit," and "maximum number" is introduced to support comprehension. The lesson applies this strategy across various problems, such as determining three-digit numbers with particular digit-sum requirements or assessing how many ways items can be divided based on specific criteria.<br /><br />The organized list strategy is integral for executing casework, allowing learners to break down problems into distinct cases, each analyzed separately to derive conclusions. Example problems illustrate this, including questions on arranging digits to form numbers with specific properties or optimally distributing items into groups.<br /><br />The session concludes with a wrap-up and Genius Hour, encouraging students to reflect on their use of the organized list strategy, discuss challenges faced, and provide and receive feedback on problem-solving approaches. Through this lesson, students learn to harness organized lists to enhance their problem-solving toolkit for various mathematical scenarios.

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Math Kangaroo

organized list

problem-solving

casework

digit-sum

Genius Hour

pattern

maximum number

structured problems

mathematical scenarios