Lesson Plans SET B for Grades 7-8-PDF Genius Hour Finale-student

PDF Genius Hour Finale-student

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The document outlines the structure and expectations for a "Genius Hour" course finale focusing on Math Kangaroo for levels 7-8, where students are responsible for presenting mathematical problems and solutions. Each student presents their own problem and demonstrates their solution, following specific guidelines:<br /><br />1. **Presentation Guidelines**:<br />   - Start by highlighting the main question of the problem.<br />   - Maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone throughout the presentation.<br />   - Clearly demonstrate reasoning and logic in your solution.<br />   - While detailed calculations are not required, the emphasis should be on clearly explaining the rationale behind the solution.<br />   - Openness to alternative solving strategies is encouraged.<br />   - Presentations are to be kept within the allowed time of approximately 4 minutes.<br /><br />2. **Structure of the Presentation**:<br />   - Introduce the problem.<br />   - Discuss the solution and strategy used.<br />   - Show reasoning and be ready to explore different solving approaches.<br /><br />3. **Wrap-Up and Feedback**:<br />   - Attendees are thanked and encouraged to continue engaging with mathematics outside of the course.<br />   - Students are encouraged to continue learning and challenging themselves with new problems.<br />   - Feedback is solicited through surveys to help improve the course.<br />   - Participants are requested to recommend the course and associated contests to their friends.<br /><br />This format of Genius Hour aims to foster independent problem-solving skills, effective communication, and a continued enthusiasm for mathematics among students.

Keywords

Genius Hour

Math Kangaroo

mathematical problems

presentation guidelines

problem-solving

enthusiastic tone

alternative strategies

feedback surveys

independent learning

communication skills