Maths - Algebra - Problem Solving

As we are staring Algebra in Maths over the next few weeks, I thought it would be fun to have a whole class problem solving challenge.  The children got into mixed ability groups and worked together to solve 'Bill's Number Plates'.

It was fantastic to see the children sharing and discussing ideas and combining this with their creativeness.  Check out the photos below of us working collaboratively and our workings.

After we solved the initial problem we then went back into our groups and tried to come up with as many ideas as we could for a number below 20.