Webinars SET A - Grade 5-6 - Sunday@4:30-5:30pm EST-Recording Webinar 1

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Video Summary

This introduction webinar for MathKangaroo Level 5-6, led by Dr. Sarah Sagee and TA Adav, outlines what students can expect in the international MathKangaroo contest and the accompanying webinar series. The contest features 30 multiple-choice word problems of increasing difficulty to be solved in 75 minutes, with no penalty for guessing. Emphasis is placed on careful reading and creative problem-solving rather than rote exercises, using a four-step method: understand the problem, plan, solve, and reflect.<br /><br />Dr. Sagee and Adav demonstrate solving sample problems involving arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and spatial reasoning, encouraging multiple solution methods and collaboration. They highlight the importance of annotating figures, checking work, and practicing topics like number systems, ratios, expressions, equations, and geometry. The webinar also introduces nine problem categories, covering real contest-style questions to develop skills progressively across sessions.<br /><br />Participants are encouraged to use resources available through their MathKangaroo accounts, including recorded lessons, past contests, and interactive problems. The instructors stress that improvement comes with practice and learning from mistakes, which is part of the process. The session fosters interactive learning via chat and will incorporate polls in future webinars for more engagement. Overall, the introduction prepares students for the style, challenge, and mindset needed for success in MathKangaroo competitions.

Keywords

MathKangaroo

Level 5-6

international contest

multiple-choice word problems

problem-solving methods

arithmetic algebra geometry

spatial reasoning

practice and collaboration

interactive learning