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

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In this Level 3 Fourset B Math Kangaroo webinar, Dr. Sarah Sagee and teaching assistant Abhinav guide students through problem-solving using pictures and diagrams to enhance understanding. They begin with a warm-up problem involving connecting dots on a circle to form patterns, emphasizing pattern recognition skills from the previous lesson.<br /><br />The session stresses the value of visual learning—drawing or annotating figures to clarify problems—while cautioning students to keep sketches simple to save time during the timed contest. Careful note-taking is encouraged to track work and identify errors easily.<br /><br />Throughout the webinar, various problems are tackled:<br /><br />- Identifying correct table settings by recognizing pattern errors.<br /><br />- Calculating total chocolate bar pieces by analyzing partial rows and dimensions.<br /><br />- Determining the number of scouts between Peter and Paul by inferring positions in a line.<br /><br />- Summing numbers along cut edges of a folded paper square by analyzing even and odd placements.<br /><br />- Solving a maze-like problem to find the maximum number of nuts a squirrel can gather without backtracking.<br /><br />- Applying pattern rules to count black diamonds in sequences of diamond triangles.<br /><br />- Visualizing flips (reflections) of a stained-glass tile to determine its final appearance.<br /><br />- Navigating a house’s room numbering pattern to find a path with increasing numbers.<br /><br />- Counting all triangles and squares of various sizes in a figure, emphasizing careful observation rather than assumptions based on size.<br /><br />The hosts highlight multiple solution strategies to accommodate different thinking styles and reinforce problem comprehension by marking diagrams and breaking down problems step-by-step. The lesson encourages students to use visuals as tools for logical reasoning and careful work within their contest time.<br /><br />The webinar concludes with a reminder to balance clear simple drawing with efficient problem-solving, preparing students to effectively handle visual problems in the Math Kangaroo contest.
Keywords
Math Kangaroo
Level 3
Fourset B
webinar
problem-solving
visual learning
pattern recognition
diagrams
timed contest
logical reasoning