WEBINAR Feb 19, 2022: Math Kangaroo Logical Reasoning for Grades 5 and 6-Presentation Recording

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In this online math webinar aimed at elementary and early middle school students, Jing Qing and Noah explored various types of logic problems typically introduced in high school. Intended to prepare students for math competitions like Math Kangaroo, the session was designed to be both interactive and educational. Jing emphasized the importance of understanding problems, planning before calculating, and double-checking results to solve logic puzzles efficiently.<br /><br />The webinar covered five main types of logic challenges: cryptarithms, certainty problems, Venn diagram issues, "whodunit" scenarios, and truth-and-lie puzzles. Each type aimed to enhance the students' logical reasoning abilities, crucial not only in mathematics but in everyday decision-making.<br /><br />Participants engaged with examples and participated in polls to select answers, receiving strategies such as building tables, drawing diagrams, logical reasoning, and using backward-solving techniques. Jing and Noah emphasized logic's role in discerning truths, especially in contexts like the illustrated example of climate change beliefs.<br /><br />While time limited the coverage, the presenters encouraged students to strengthen their problem-solving skills using logical reasoning. The session concluded with a playful call to explore a bonus challenge at home and a reminder of the significance of logical reasoning in avoiding false conclusions in real life.

Keywords

math webinar

elementary students

logic problems

math competitions

interactive education

logical reasoning

problem-solving skills

cryptarithms

truth-and-lie puzzles

climate change beliefs