Webinars SET A - Grade 1-2 - Sunday@5:45-6:45pm EST-Recording Webinar 1

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Video Summary

The webinar hosted by instructor Lucia and assistant Jacob introduced Grade 1 and 2 students to the Math Kangaroo competition and focused on pattern recognition, a key topic frequently tested. Participants were guided to use a student handout (available via a shared link requiring Microsoft login) to follow along, and were encouraged to read and answer independently, as in the actual competition.<br /><br />The session covered important ground rules: the class was recorded; students kept video and audio off; questions and responses were submitted via chat and polls. Parents were asked to assist briefly with tech use but minimize help during problem-solving to promote independent thinking.<br /><br />Lucia gave a comprehensive overview of the Math Kangaroo competition, highlighting its international reach with over 100 participating countries and millions of students. She explained the test format—24 multiple-choice questions in 75 minutes for grades 1-4—with rising difficulty levels scored from 3 to 5 points.<br /><br />Lessons emphasized problem-solving strategies such as careful reading, planning, diagramming, working backwards, guess and check, and organized listing. Students practiced these through warm-up polls and progressively challenging pattern questions involving numbers, shapes, and sequences. Solutions were explained step-by-step, showing how to identify rules, use addition or subtraction patterns, and apply logical reasoning.<br /><br />Participants practiced timing (1-3 minutes per question) and learned to check and justify answers carefully. More complex problems, including those requiring multi-step calculations or spatial reasoning, were addressed with suggestions to use paper and pencil.<br /><br />The session concluded by reinforcing the ubiquity of patterns in daily life and their value in competitive math. Weekly lessons were announced to continue strengthening these skills. Overall, the webinar aimed to build foundational skills, boost confidence, and prepare young learners for their first Math Kangaroo competition.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

Grade 1 and 2

Pattern Recognition

Problem Solving Strategies

Multiple Choice Questions

International Competition

Student Handout

Timed Practice

Logical Reasoning

Spatial Reasoning