Lesson Plans SET B for Grades 5-6-PDF Lesson 10- Level 5-6

PDF Lesson 10- Level 5-6 - Combining Tools- Presentation

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The document is a lesson outline for Math Kangaroo, focusing on combining different mathematical tools to solve problems, targeted at Levels 5-6. It includes a variety of math problems from past Math Kangaroo contests as practice exercises, which are designed to enhance students' problem-solving abilities.<br /><br />The warm-up exercise, from MK 2014, involves a logic puzzle with kangaroos exchanging seats around a table. The main lesson section lists multiple challenging math problems that require combining methods or tools to find solutions. Each problem has a unique focus and varies in topic, including geometry, arithmetic, and logic puzzles.<br /><br />Sample problems include: <br />1. Determining the height of a tower built with 28 blocks of given dimensions.<br />2. Calculating the minimal number of triangular tiles needed to complete a larger triangle.<br />3. Finding the largest of four natural numbers whose sum is 39 and two pairs of which have a product of 80.<br />4. Solving a magic square puzzle by finding the sum of unknown values represented by letters.<br />5. Decoding different digits represented by symbols in a numeric puzzle.<br />6. Estimating how many smaller squares are needed to fill a larger square based on area.<br />7. An operation sequence involving multiplication, addition, and division to derive a natural number.<br /><br />The lesson emphasizes the application of a four-step problem-solving strategy and concludes with advice on regular practice, suggesting reviewing past contest solutions and engaging in practice to improve mathematical problem-solving skills. Students are encouraged to provide feedback on their Math Kangaroo experience. A bonus problem from MK 2015 extends the practice session.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving

geometry

arithmetic

logic puzzles

mathematical tools

practice exercises

four-step strategy

contest solutions

Levels 5-6