Math · Topic 73 of 124
Bar Models
⭐ MasteredA bar model is a drawing made of rectangles that shows how numbers relate to each other. It helps you see the parts of a problem before you solve it.
💡 Fun fact
Bar models are a popular way to solve maths problems in many schools around the world.
All about Bar Models
A bar model is a drawing made of rectangles that shows how numbers relate to each other. The length of each bar stands for a quantity. Bar models help you see the parts of a problem before you choose how to solve it.
For example, if Sam has 12 stickers and Ali has 5 more, a bar model can show both amounts side by side. Drawing the bars makes it clear that you need to add 5 to 12 to find Ali's total.
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