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

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Video Summary

The webinar, led by instructor Lucia and teaching assistant Stanav, is part of Set B in preparing students for the Math Kangaroo competition, aimed at grades 1-2 with many first-time participants. This set presents new, more challenging topics and question types, focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking. The session includes 10 lessons culminating in a mock test, using past Math Kangaroo problems to familiarize students with the test format and puzzle-style questions involving pictures, logical reasoning, spatial awareness, and multi-step solutions.<br /><br />The webinar operates with students’ videos off and muted, using chat for questions, and recordings with handouts provided after each lesson. Interaction is limited due to the recording setup. Lessons involve polls where students solve problems individually on printed handouts, then review solutions together.<br /><br />Key strategies for maze and pathfinding questions are emphasized: starting at the given entrance or exit point, careful tracing of routes by pencil, making lists, and using elimination. Examples include identifying possible paths through mazes, counting ways to move from point A to B without retracing steps, and solving puzzles involving doors, rooms, and obstacles like walls or rules restricting movement. Students are encouraged to carefully read problems, systematically explore options, avoid guessing unless necessary, and thoroughly check their answers.<br /><br />The session closes with a reminder of effective problem-solving techniques for Math Kangaroo mazes and paths questions, highlighting the importance of practice and strategic thinking to achieve success in the March competition. Recordings and resources will be shared, with the next lesson scheduled for the following week.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

webinar

Set B

grades 1-2

problem-solving

critical thinking

maze and pathfinding

mock test

logical reasoning

spatial awareness