Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 1-2-Webinar 6 Recording

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In this webinar, participants explored the topic of 2D shapes, which are flat shapes with two dimensions: length and width. The lesson provided a variety of engaging questions related to identifying and working with 2D shapes, as well as strategies for problem-solving. A key focus was the "four-step method" to understand, strategize, solve, and verify answers, which can be particularly useful in math competitions.<br /><br />The session began with an introduction to basic concepts distinguishing 1D, 2D, and 3D shapes, using everyday examples. Participants tackled various questions, involving counting squares, arranging items in order, and determining missing elements in patterns. In one exercise, students visualized patterns using colored cards and identified shapes not used in forming a square—a task that engaged spatial reasoning skills.<br /><br />The importance of drawing and organizing, such as listing options methodically, was emphasized. These techniques aid in navigating more complicated problems, such as determining how many squares are missing from a grid or which items were used in a specific order.<br /><br />The session concluded with some challenging questions intended for practice in math competitions. These exercises demonstrated the use of guessing and strategic checking to find solutions, reinforcing that when an answer isn’t immediately clear, conjecture combined with systematic verification is valuable.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar provided a comprehensive overview of 2D shapes, practical problem-solving strategies, and insightful exercises to enhance mathematical thinking.

Keywords

2D shapes

problem-solving

four-step method

math competitions

spatial reasoning

drawing techniques

pattern recognition

mathematical thinking

strategic verification

visualization exercises