Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 1-2-Webinar 7 Recording

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In this Lesson 7 webinar, participants were introduced to the "Guess and Check" strategy for solving mathematical problems, particularly beneficial for multiple-choice questions. Elita shared her experience of using this method to solve and verify problems. The session outlined a 4-step method for effective problem solving: understanding the problem, planning the solution, executing the plan, and finally checking and reflecting on the answer to ensure its feasibility. <br /><br />The webinar involved various examples demonstrating the Guess and Check method. For instance, a problem with numbers 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7 required determining which one was left out when pairs were summed equally—illustrating how iterative guessing and checking can eventually lead to the correct answer. Further examples included arranging numbers into boxes or cubes to achieve equal sums, selecting numbers to form the largest value, and ensuring valid sums in constrained setups.<br /><br />The facilitators emphasized that Guess and Check can be time-consuming and require careful examination of each choice, especially when multiple correct answers might exist. Participants were encouraged to double-check their conclusions against all possible options to avoid premature decisions. Additionally, a strategy was shared to maximize number placement based on understanding digit value, highlighting its pivotal role in achieving larger numerical outcomes.<br /><br />The webinar concluded with a reminder that in the Math Kangaroo competition, guessing carries no penalty—unanswered questions should be guessed for potential extra points. Participants were encouraged to attend future sessions for continuous learning and practice of these strategies.

Keywords

Guess and Check

mathematical problem-solving

multiple-choice questions

problem solving strategy

Math Kangaroo competition

number placement

digit value

iterative guessing

solution verification

problem-solving steps