Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 5-6-Webinar 3 Recording

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In this Math Kangaroo webinar for levels 5-6, the primary focus was on developing algebraic thinking skills. The class started with an introductory warm-up problem, encouraging students to approach algebra with confidence and illustrating that they have been practicing algebraic principles since early arithmetic exercises.<br /><br />The session included various problem-solving exercises, such as determining the correct sum of digits after subtraction, analyzing vote counts based on age, and solving equations involving weights of apples and oranges. Students were taught strategies to solve these problems, such as eliminating possibilities using divisibility rules and creating algebraic equations to represent unknowns. <br /><br />Key strategies emphasized included reading the problem carefully, recognizing patterns, working systematically, and considering the use of variables. For example, the problem of determining when children will outvote their father was solved by recognizing the rate at which their vote count increased compared to their father’s.<br /><br />Participants were also encouraged not to fear algebraic terms but rather to see them as tools to organize information and solve problems methodically. The webinar highlighted the importance of practice and familiarization with Math Kangaroo-style questions to improve comprehension and problem-solving abilities. <br /><br />Overall, the session aimed to build algebraic reasoning skills, needed for identifying patterns and relationships in various mathematical scenarios, through step-by-step guidance and the application of logical reasoning.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

webinar

algebraic thinking

problem-solving

strategies

patterns

variables

logical reasoning

comprehension

Math Kangaroo-style questions