Algebraic patterning, arrays and quick images

We created our own patterns using m&ms in Maths. Each group had a random number to work with. We decided to put our m&ms into groups of the same number and then created a pattern. Every group selected a different number and then we talked about how we could work out the total. There were SO many different ways to work things out! We now know about additive thinking (5+5+5+5) and multiplicative thinking (4 groups or sets of 5) 4 x 5. We even ate some afterwards😉😃

Now we are thinking about what strategy to use to solve different problems using the knowledge we already have.