Webinars SET B - Grades 3-4 - Sunday@3:15pm EST-Webinar 2 Recording

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In this session with Dr. Sarah Sagee, we focused on finding patterns to solve complex math problems, a common technique in Math Kangaroo contests. The session included interactive problems requiring identification of patterns both numerically and visually. Students were encouraged to keep their microphones and videos off to view the recording later without distractions. The session utilized polls intermittently to engage students, with emphasis on solving more problems over discussing each one in detail.<br /><br />Key activities involved exploring problems like how many matchsticks are needed to form a row of houses, calculating the number of eggs laid by ducks with varying laying patterns, and solving for mystery numbers using pattern identification techniques. The session encouraged the use of tree diagrams and drawing methods for visualization and problem-solving.<br /><br />Dr. Sagee emphasized understanding the problem thoroughly, devising a plan to find patterns, and verifying solutions carefully for accuracy. There was also a highlight on practical steps such as organizing work neatly to track errors easily.<br /><br />Participants were advised to engage with optional homework by accessing past contest problems available in their Math Kangaroo accounts. The lesson underscored the prevalence of patterns in various contexts, from simple sequences to complex scenarios like Math Kangaroo problems, encouraging students to practice identifying and applying these patterns efficiently. The focus on patterns across different contexts prepared students for the challenges of mathematical problem-solving through pattern recognition. The session concluded with an invitation to return for further lessons.

Keywords

pattern recognition

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving

interactive learning

numerical patterns

visual patterns

tree diagrams

Dr. Sarah Sagee

math contests

engagement techniques