Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 5-6-Webinar 8 Recording

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In the recent Math Kangaroo webinar for levels five and six, participants explored a variety of math topics, with a focus on three-dimensional geometry and problem-solving. During the session, students tackled problems involving the analysis and manipulation of shapes in three-dimensional space. <br /><br />The class began with a warm-up problem involving counting removed bricks from a wall, which reinforced the concept of spatial awareness. The main focus was understanding three-dimensional shapes, described as solid figures with length, width, and height, unlike flat 2D shapes that possess no depth. Through examples, students learned to recognize common 3D shapes and understand their properties like edges, faces, and vertices.<br /><br />Following this, the webinar included practical problem-solving exercises such as evaluating which 3D solid needed more paint or determining the shortest path along a cube's edges. The class also examined a 3D cube's net, and students learned to visualize it unfolding from a 2D perspective. Participants practiced recognizing the surface areas of modified shapes and identifying shapes from different viewpoints.<br /><br />The session continued with complex problems that integrated multiple mathematical concepts, including geometry, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking. This comprehensive approach ensured that students could both solve and understand the intricacies of three-dimensional math problems. Participants were encouraged to practice with Math Kangaroo's resources and apply these strategies to continue improving their problem-solving skills.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

webinar

three-dimensional geometry

problem-solving

spatial awareness

3D shapes

solid figures

geometry

spatial reasoning

logical thinking

problem-solving skills