Maths problem of the week no 1

Well done to the children who solved last weeks problem. We do enjoy solving them together on Fridays. Welcome room 2 who are also going to try to solve our problems. As requested, this week we have two problems. You can choose to solve either one or both. We will share our ideas and strategies on Friday. I would be thinking about drawing a picture and making an organized list. Good luck problem solvers!


Well, Well!

Freddo has had a nice swim in the bottom of the well and decides that now is the time to get out. Freddo climbs 3m
up the wall of the well and then rests. But the wall is slippery and he then slips down 1m. He is so tired he goes to sleep for the rest of the day. The next day he does the same thing. Climbs up 3m, slips back 1m, and goes to sleep. In fact he does this every day until he gets out of the well. Now the well is 13m deep. How long does it take Freddo to climb out of the well?

Good problem solving Baillie and Hannah