WEBINAR Jan 29, 2022: Math Kangaroo Calendar and Time for Grades 1-2-Presentation Recording

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In this session of the Mexican Girl Web Lab for grades one and two, instructor Ya He and teaching assistant Harsh guided students through exercises related to understanding and solving math problems and time-related questions, introducing them to the Math Kangaroo contest. They emphasized careful reading of questions and discussed strategies like drawing pictures, pattern recognition, working backward, and making organized lists to solve problems efficiently. The lesson included interactive problem-solving with questions about counting, time-telling from reversed clocks, calculating durations, and determining days of the week after certain intervals. <br /><br />Students learned to interpret tricky questions and use strategies effectively. A key takeaway was ensuring comprehension of each problem by carefully analyzing and organizing information before attempting solutions. The session concluded with a challenging puzzle involving a broken clock, encouraging students to apply learned concepts independently. Participants were reminded to think critically, remain attentive to details, and utilize visualization tactics in problem-solving. The session aimed to foster a passion for math by demonstrating its engaging and enjoyable aspects.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving

math strategies

time-telling

pattern recognition

critical thinking

visualization tactics

interactive learning

math education