Representing word problems using bar models

In this lesson, we will explore how to represent word problems using bar models. We will learn how to identify bar models that represent division or multiplication problems.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Which equation does the array not represent?

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Q2.What does commutative mean?

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Q3.Select the odd one out

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Q4.Which word problem represents the bar model?

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Q5.This array represents 7 ÷ 4 = 28

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Quiz:

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which equation does the array not represent?

1/5

Q2.What does commutative mean?

2/5

Q3.Select the odd one out

3/5

Q4.Which word problem represents the bar model?

4/5

Q5.This array represents 7 ÷ 4 = 28

5/5

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Representing word problems using bar models

Representing word problems

Q1.What is the whole represented in the bar model?

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Q2.How many equal parts are represented in the bar model?

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Q3.The bar model represents the word problem. True or false?

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Q4.Select the bar model that does not represent a division or multiplication problem.

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Representing word problems using bar models

Representing word problems

Q1.What is the whole represented in the bar model?

1/4

Q2.How many equal parts are represented in the bar model?

2/4

Q3.The bar model represents the word problem. True or false?

3/4

Q4.Select the bar model that does not represent a division or multiplication problem.

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