Every Friday we do math problem solving in class. We get into mixed groups and are given a maths problem to solve. It is really important that we work together, talk to each other and ask questions and of course listen to our group members' response. It is really tricky sometimes but it is a fun way to learn new strategies and teach each other. When we have finished we come together to talk about the math strategies we used, for example skip counting and the different materials and ways that we used this strategy. It is really interesting to see all the different ways people solve problems. Today we had a problem about a frog stuck in a well. Please ask us about how we solved this problem when we get home.

The Marble Challenge

We had ten straws, a paper clip and a marble. The challenge was to make a tower that would hold the marble.  It was really tricky, but we all worked together!