Problem Solving with Bar Models
Students apply bar models systematically to plan and solve a variety of word problems involving whole numbers, money, and measurement.
Key Questions
- How does a bar model show the known and unknown parts of a problem?
- Which type of bar model (part-whole or comparison) fits this problem, and why?
- How can we verify that our bar model matches the story in the word problem?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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