Webinars SET B - Grade 3-4 - Sunday@3:15-4:15pm EST-Recording Webinar 5

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The webinar focused on problem-solving strategies, specifically the "Guess and Check" method used in math competitions like Math Kangaroo. The instructor emphasized that guessing should be informed by mathematical knowledge, not random, and encouraged a process of guessing, checking, and revising answers based on problem conditions.<br /><br />The session began with a warm-up problem involving digit removal from a number to form the smallest three-digit number, illustrating place value understanding. Subsequent problems included interpreting measurements around a cylinder, dividing sums among groups, identifying largest sums in 2x2 squares, completing Sudoku-like grids, and deducing names based on logical constraints. Each problem incorporated polls for student participation.<br /><br />A challenging puzzle about mismatched shoe sizes among men and women was solved by considering size increments and minimizing the number of people. Another problem involved arranging numbers into groups with equal sums, reinforcing strategies for partitioning sets.<br /><br />Throughout, the instructors highlighted multiple solving methods, such as checking all possibilities, focusing on promising areas, and revising partial solutions. They stressed careful reading of problem statements, attention to detail, and logical reasoning over random guessing.<br /><br />The webinar concluded with advice to practice regularly, use provided resources like past contests and video solutions, and develop flexible problem-solving approaches. The interactive format, including polls and chat interaction, aimed to engage students in active learning while mastering guess-and-check techniques.

Keywords

Guess and Check method

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving strategies

digit removal problem

cylinder measurements

sum division

2x2 square sums

Sudoku-like grids

logical deduction

interactive learning