WEBINAR Feb 12, 2022: Math Kangaroo Draw a Picture for Grades 1-2-Presentation Recording

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In this webinar, the instructors, Diana Holland and Noah, guide participants through a session focused on solving math problems using the drawing method, relevant to the Math Kangaroo competition. Diana, with 30 years of teaching experience and extensive involvement in Math Kangaroo, and Noah, a high school student with perfect scores in the competition, emphasize problem-solving strategies tailored for students in levels one and two.<br /><br />The session begins by addressing technical aspects of the webinar, such as using polls for interaction and ensuring participants' ability to see them. They then introduce Math Kangaroo, an international math competition known for its unconventional problem-solving questions that require logical reasoning rather than straightforward calculations.<br /><br />Participants are guided to use a four-step method for problem solving: understanding the problem, planning a solution, executing the plan, and finally, checking and reflecting on the answer. The webinar actively involves participants by presenting problems where they must draw pictures to better understand and solve the challenges.<br /><br />Throughout the session, various problems are posed, from simple reflections to more complex logical puzzles involving data interpretation and logical reasoning. Noah emphasizes the importance of careful reading and attention to detail, especially in math competitions that often include tricky or unusual questions.<br /><br />The webinar concludes by previewing upcoming sessions on different problem-solving techniques and encourages feedback through a survey to improve future presentations. Participants are reminded of the value of different problem-solving strategies and are encouraged to join future sessions to continue honing their skills.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

drawing method

problem-solving

logical reasoning

Diana Holland

Noah

math competition

four-step method

interactive webinar

feedback survey