Webinars Fall24 SET A - Grade 3-4 - Sunday@4.30-5.30pm EST-Recording Webinar 5

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In this webinar, the fifth of a 10-part series, the focus was on using patterns to simplify problem-solving. The session included interactive exercises, such as a warm-up problem where participants worked on extending a pattern to find a solution. Strategies like drawing were emphasized, enabling students to visualize missing pieces and align them with given options, such as choosing the correct shape or predicting the next sequence in a pattern.<br /><br />Participants tackled various pattern-based problems, exploring scenarios like predicting missing numbers in symmetrical patterns and solving number problems through established patterns. For example, doubling a sequence of items or identifying patterns in generated data. The approach encourages breaking down complex problems through simple, repeatable steps, illustrating how recognizing repeats or increments can enable jumping ahead in a sequence.<br /><br />Real-world pattern applications were demonstrated through questions like determining the placement of tokens in a configurational puzzle or finding a missing number in structured arrangements. The webinar included audience participation via polls and encouraged multiple problem-solving methods, reinforcing that the understanding of patterns can significantly simplify traditionally complex problems, fostering a deeper understanding of underlying mathematical principles.

Keywords

patterns

problem-solving

interactive exercises

visualization

symmetrical patterns

sequence prediction

real-world applications

audience participation

mathematical principles