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

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In this webinar focused on improving problem-solving skills for the Math Kangaroo contest, the facilitator and the teaching assistant, Ishan, walk participants through a series of math problems, emphasizing the strategy of "guess, check, and revise." The session begins with a warm-up problem, engaging attendees to identify which digits to remove to achieve a specific outcome. The webinar emphasizes logical reasoning and using math principles to make educated guesses rather than random attempts. <br /><br />An example includes solving problems using place value understanding and reasoning through tricky scenarios by eliminating possibilities. Participants engage in interactive discussions, using polls to submit answers to problems akin to Sudoku, arithmetic puzzles, and logical deduction. A key example includes determining a correct numerical arrangement such that each digit is used once and sums correctly in addition problems. Another exercise involves deducing a name by analyzing sets of names with clues.<br /><br />Additionally, strategies for optimizing problem-solving, like understanding number divisibility and logical elimination, are demonstrated. The session concludes by revisiting the guess-check-revise strategy, encouraging participants to apply their math knowledge creatively and to enjoy the learning process. The session aims to bolster confidence and exam readiness through active participation and strategic thinking.

Keywords

Math Kangaroo

problem-solving

guess check revise

logical reasoning

interactive discussions

place value

number divisibility

strategic thinking

exam readiness