singapore math bar model drawings. students learn the process of how to solve word problems...
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Singapore Math Bar Model Drawings
Students learn the process of how to solve word problems independently
The step-by-step process allows students to dissect information
Students can organize their thoughts
Why do Bar Model Drawings?
Rewriting the questions as statements helps students understand what they are solving.
Students don’t focus on getting the answer– the process is first, then getting the answer.
The Part-Part-Whole relationship is invaluable!
Teacher Thoughts on Step-by-Step Model Drawing
Whole
Part Part
It forces students to think instead of “spitting back” an answer.
The perseverance skills taught with model drawing are what students need on the EOG to successfully answer word problems.
Teacher Thoughts on Step-by-Step Model Drawing
Students I like drawing a bar model because it helps me
understand what I’m doing. I like drawing a bar model because I can write
an Answer Sentence.
Parents It helps my child attack word problems in a
way that they could not before.
Student & Parent Thoughts on Bar Model Drawing
Let’s learn the steps!
1.Read the entire story2.Underline the question3.Write answer sentence (mmm statement)4.Who is the story about? What is the story about? 5.Draw starting line and unit bar/bars6.Read each sentence 1 at a time…
Add information to drawing and check off sentence… Think about where to put the question mark (Part or Whole?)
7. Write the equation and solve8. Write the answer in the blank
Bar Model Drawing Steps
Jasmine has 11 books. Drew has 17 books. How many books do they have together?
Dan has 19 pencils. He gives 7 pencils to Jim. How many pencils does Dan have left?
There are 14 oranges in a basket. Mr. Goldberg puts 5 more oranges into the basket. How many oranges are there now?
Scott bought 29 bananas. He ate 6 bananas. How many bananas does Scott have now?
Hannah has 8 pieces of candy. Her mother gives her 4 more pieces. How many pieces of candy does Hannah have now?
Kristen had 29 M&Ms. She gave 12 to her little sister. How many M&Ms does Kristen have now?
There are 10 girls in the classroom. There are 12 boys in the classroom. How many students are in the classroom in all?
Kevin earned $47.00. He spent $25.00 on a new football. How many dollars does he have left?
On your own!
