Webinars SET B - Grade 3-4 - Sunday@3:15-4:15pm EST-Recording Webinar 1

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The Math Kangaroo Level 3-4 Set B webinar, led by Dr. Sarah Sagee and teaching assistant Abhinav, introduces students to a variety of problem-solving strategies typical of Math Kangaroo contests. Dr. Sagee, with extensive experience coaching math contests, explains how these problems differ from traditional school exercises by encouraging students to carefully read, understand, and plan solutions for new and diverse problem types rather than just practicing repetition.<br /><br />The session covers tips on using chat and polls for interaction in a large virtual classroom setting, emphasizing patience and clear communication with the hosts. Students are encouraged to keep paper and pencil ready and to access handouts provided via their Math Kangaroo account for figures in problems.<br /><br />Several problems are presented involving patterns, logical reasoning, multiplication principles, and geometry. Examples include time and clock calculations, division of paper by lines, permutations of digits in a code, totaling legs of various animals and people, exponential problem-solving reflecting doubling patterns, identifying errors in statements about number digits, hide and seek logic, and counting blocks in a tower. Bonus questions explore building card houses and combinations in a musical trio.<br /><br />Solutions demonstrate multiple valid approaches with explanations of reasoning and common pitfalls, such as reading carefully to avoid trick questions. Parents are advised on how to access recordings and handouts for review. Overall, the webinar offers an engaging introduction to Math Kangaroo problem styles, preparing students for future sessions and contests with confidence and strategic thinking.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

Level 3-4

problem-solving strategies

math contests

virtual classroom

logical reasoning

geometry problems

permutations

exponential patterns

strategic thinking