Webinar Recordings SET A for Grades 9-10-Webinar 1 Recording

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This webinar on Mexican Guru webinars for levels 9 and 10 focuses on advanced problem-solving strategies for the Math Kangaroo competition. The session was led by Phan Kurulava, a teacher at Mexican Guru, and assisted by David Deutsch, an accomplished math competitor and 11th-grade student who supported with chat queries and questions.<br /><br />The webinar emphasized the importance of understanding various mathematical concepts and strategies such as algebra, number theory, combinatorics, logical reasoning, and geometry. It highlighted the need for proficiency in strategies like drawing diagrams, trial and error, guess and check, using parity, finding patterns, and making organized lists. The aim was to equip students with the skills required to tackle both broad and deep math problems effectively.<br /><br />Participants were guided through problems that required creative approaches, such as analyzing parity in prime numbers, organizing numbers in increasing order, and applying reasoning to find sets of numbers with specific properties. The session demonstrated how to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable units to identify patterns, and how using symmetry and eliminating incorrect choices can simplify the solution process.<br /><br />The focus was on helping students become adept at quickly identifying the best strategies for different types of problems, and applying these methods to arrive at correct solutions efficiently under timed conditions. The interactive nature of the session allowed for real-time problem solving and discussion, ensuring that students could learn from both their peers and instructors in a supportive environment.

Keywords

Mexican Guru

Math Kangaroo

advanced problem-solving

Phan Kurulava

David Deutsch

algebra

number theory

combinatorics

logical reasoning

geometry

creative approaches