Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 3-4-Webinar 3 Recording

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In this Math Kangaroo Level 3-4 webinar, participants are guided in using the strategy of "Making an Organized List" to solve math problems. This method involves mapping out all potential possibilities systematically to identify the most accurate solution. The webinar covers several example problems, encouraging students to read questions carefully, understand what is being asked, and then employ the strategy of making an organized list to arrive at a solution.<br /><br />One exercise involves identifying how many different scores one can achieve by hitting a target with two arrows, each of which can hit different marked points or miss entirely. Another problem involves determining how many locks need to be opened to retrieve a specified number of coins from a series of nested containers, emphasizing the importance of organizing steps and possibilities.<br /><br />The session also touches on casework, which involves breaking down problems by considering distinct cases or scenarios to manage complex possibilities. This is illustrated by navigating paths between greenhouses and organizing toy placements according to constraints.<br /><br />Throughout the webinar, real-time interaction with polls and chat feedback from students helps gauge understanding and offer clarifications. The hosts also highlight strategic advice for organizing thought processes, using lists even in seemingly straightforward problems like recognizing the number of painted cube faces, and handling nested or layered challenges systematically.<br /><br />Students are encouraged to practice with past contests using provided resources and engage actively in problem-solving to build confidence and improve accuracy over time.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

Level 3-4

webinar

organized list

math problems

casework

problem-solving

interactive session

strategic advice

past contests