Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 3-4-Webinar 7 Recording

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Video Summary

In today's class, the instructor guided students through various problem-solving strategies using Math Kangaroo Problems. Students were encouraged to actively participate by using the chat feature to ask questions and respond during polls. The class emphasized a four-step method for solving problems: reading and understanding the problem, making a plan, working carefully through the plan, and checking if the answer is reasonable.<br /><br />The lesson focused on experimenting and acting out problems, particularly those involving geometric and spatial reasoning. This included using paper to visualize folding problems, recognizing patterns in a sequence of moves (like rotating or flipping dice and cups), and determining possible configurations of objects like dominoes and jigsaw pieces.<br /><br />Key strategies discussed included using physical models or drawings to better understand the spatial relationships and sequences involved in problems. Students were also reminded of the importance of practicing with past contest materials for preparation.<br /><br />Participants engaged in solving problems about folding paper, arranging and covering patterns with geometric shapes, rotating dominoes, recognizing patterns in a sequence of moves, and finally ordering cards with the least number of moves. The class encouraged experimenting with different approaches to find efficient solutions, practicing active problem-solving, and preparing effectively for contests like Math Kangaroo.

Keywords

problem-solving strategies

Math Kangaroo

geometric reasoning

spatial reasoning

four-step method

physical models

sequence patterns

contest preparation

active participation

experimental learning