WEBINAR Feb 05, 2022: Math Kangaroo Drawing a Picture for Grades 3-4-Presentation Recording

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In the Mapkangaroo webinar, Dr. Sagi and assistant Maya introduced techniques for drawing diagrams to solve Math Kangaroo problems effectively. Participants were encouraged to interact through chats and polls. Dr. Sagi emphasized a four-step problem-solving method: understanding the problem, planning a solution, carrying out the plan, and checking the answer.<br /><br />Throughout the session, various math problems were explored, focusing on visual and spatial reasoning. Participants practiced drawing simple representations to solve complex problems, like identifying midpoints in triangles or breaking rectangles into specific shapes. Multiple strategies were discussed for specific problems, underscoring that different approaches can lead to the same solution.<br /><br />Participants learned to interpret visual data and sequences, understand intersection and map directions, and employ diagrams for problem-solving. Maya concluded by highlighting alternative methods, reinforcing that various thinking patterns are valid.<br /><br />The webinar aimed to help students grasp visual strategies in solving math problems efficiently, encouraging feedback through a survey at the end for continued improvement of teaching methods.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

diagram techniques

problem-solving

visual reasoning

spatial reasoning

interactive webinar

alternative methods

visual strategies

teaching improvement