WEBINAR SETB Jan 7, 2024: Math Kangaroo Introduction for Grades 5-6-Recording Webinar 1

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Video Summary

In this introductory session of a Math Kangaroo Class for levels 5 to 6, participants were introduced to what Math Kangaroo is and provided with strategies and a roadmap for the sessions ahead. The course structure consists of a four-step problem-solving strategy: understanding the problem, making a plan, implementing the plan, and checking the solution. This session focused on presenting ten sample problems covering various topics such as patterns, algebraic thinking, geometry, logic, and statistics. Ground rules for the class were outlined, including keeping cameras off and using chat for questions due to a large audience. The Math Kangaroo competition aims to make math fun and interesting, likening the experience to a box of chocolates—full of delightful, unexpected insights. Participants learned to tackle problems by employing different strategies, using sketches, tables, and imagining solutions to complex problems. During the 75-minute session, answers and strategies were discussed in detail for each problem, allowing participants to practice and evaluate their problem-solving techniques. The session concluded with a reminder for attendees to complete a class evaluation, and reassurance that future classes will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving

strategies

algebraic thinking

geometry

logic

statistics

competition

class evaluation

recorded sessions