Webinars SET A - Grade 1-2 - Sunday@5:45-6:45pm EST-Recording Webinar 9

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Video Summary

The Masked Kangaroo webinar focused on teaching students about identical and symmetrical figures through various image-based questions. The session emphasized a four-step problem-solving method: carefully reading the question, making a plan using learned strategies, carrying out the plan (preferably with pencil and paper to sketch), and checking answers against provided options.<br /><br />Initially, the class reviewed money-related concepts from a previous lesson, specifically understanding coin and bill values, decimals, and calculations involving addition, repeated addition, and multiplication for purchases and change.<br /><br />The main focus then turned to identifying identical figures—figures that match exactly in size, shape, and color—and differentiating them from similar but non-identical ones. Students practiced recognizing subtle differences, such as color placement or minor shape variations.<br /><br />Next, the lesson explored symmetrical figures, explaining that symmetry involves mirror or reflection lines producing matching halves. Examples included symmetrical letters, shapes, natural objects, and architectural designs. The class practiced drawing symmetrical figures by identifying reflection lines and completing the missing halves.<br /><br />Students also worked on rotational vs. flip transformations, learning that rotation turns a figure without flipping its backside, which remains invisible—key to solving cutting-piece puzzles. Multiple-choice questions tested their understanding of symmetry, rotations, reflections (left-right and top-bottom), and identifying mirror images, such as numbers reflected in a mirror or objects reflected in water.<br /><br />A hands-on exercise involved determining right or left hand gestures by physically comparing with one's own hand to recognize correct orientation.<br /><br />Throughout, students were encouraged to carefully observe details, use physical tools like mirrors or hand gestures for visualization, and apply stepwise reasoning. The webinar concluded with a reminder about the importance of these skills in real-life contexts and encouraged ongoing practice before the final lesson.

Keywords

Masked Kangaroo webinar

identical figures

symmetrical figures

four-step problem-solving

money concepts

coin and bill values

symmetry and reflection

rotational and flip transformations

mirror images

hand gesture orientation