Webinars SET B - Grade 1-2 - Sunday@5:45-6:45pm EST-Recording Webinar 4

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Video Summary

The Masked Kangaroo webinar focused on measurement concepts, including comparing lengths, heights, and distances in various math problems typical of the Math Kangaroo competition. The instructors began by outlining class rules: students keep videos off and microphones muted, communicate via chat, and use Zoom polls to submit answers. Recordings and handouts were shared for review.<br /><br />A key teaching strategy introduced was a four-step problem-solving method: understand the question, plan an approach, carry out calculations carefully, and verify the answer for accuracy. Emphasis was placed on spatial reasoning skills, encouraging students to visualize or draw diagrams, use colors, and note sequences when solving spatial and measurement problems.<br /><br />Several example questions of increasing difficulty were worked through, ranging from straightforward distance counting and comparing unit lengths, to more complex problems involving symmetry, addition and subtraction to find totals or differences, and deducing missing information. Notably, some problems required algebraic and logical reasoning such as setting up equations from word problems (e.g., distances walked over two days), and interpreting maps with multiple distances.<br /><br />Participants were reminded to carefully read questions and pictures, look for keywords like "longest," "shortest," "total," and "difference," and manage time wisely — spending a few minutes per question without rushing or getting stuck. Drawing pictures and breaking down problems step-by-step were recommended techniques, especially for harder questions.<br /><br />The session concluded with encouragement to practice full-length past tests under timed conditions to build speed and accuracy for the upcoming Math Kangaroo contest. The webinar recording and handouts would be made available for further study.

Keywords

Measurement concepts

Math Kangaroo competition

Problem-solving steps

Spatial reasoning

Length and distance comparison

Algebraic reasoning

Logical reasoning

Time management

Diagram drawing

Practice tests