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

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The MassCan Group webinar session focused on advanced patterns suitable for students who have completed the initial set A lessons. Lucia introduced the webinar, emphasizing that understanding the foundational set A lessons first is beneficial before tackling the complexities of set B. Elita Yu, the teaching assistant, helped guide students through the session.<br /><br />This session focused on various types of patterns such as repeating, growing, alternating, symmetrical, block arrangements, and alphabetical word patterns. Techniques for identifying these patterns and solving related mathematical problems were discussed.<br /><br />Multiple-choice questions from past MassCan competition tests were used to help students recognize and solve pattern-based problems. The importance of double-checking answers, as sometimes similar answer options can be confusing, was emphasized. Strategies like drawing out problems, especially in visual pattern questions, were highlighted as effective methods for finding solutions.<br /><br />Students were encouraged to practice these pattern recognition skills in real-life scenarios and in preparation for competitions. As a challenge, participants were exposed to a Fibonacci sequence and were informed about the Fibonacci day, adding an element of real-world mathematical trivia to the session.<br /><br />Overall, the session aimed at enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through pattern recognition, essential for excelling in future math competitions like MassCan.

Keywords

MassCan Group

webinar

advanced patterns

set A lessons

set B complexities

pattern recognition

mathematical problems

Fibonacci sequence

math competitions

critical thinking