Mixed Ability Maths

Hello!
This term we have been working in mixed ability maths groups to help us work out a maths word problem.
How did I feel?
I felt good, but sometimes got annoyed when the boys in my group drew a lot and didn't work out the question. Often the drawings were of very unrelated things.
What have I enjoyed?
I really enjoyed seeing how others in my group worked out the answer, and comparing their strategy with mine. Usually in our group we had our own thinking and didn't work very well together. Especially when it came to when we had to work out a question altogether.
What I have felt difficult?
I felt that it was really difficult to work out the questions when my group did not work together very well.
Why I found this tricky?
My group, when we did not work together, would talk over the top of each other. After that, the question barely got done.
What can I do to change my negative thinking?
Try to use questions to help group my group work together and communicate better.
Goodbye! See you later.
Georgia