Bar Model Method

The bar model method (also known as the Singapore bar model, and as a tape diagram or strip diagram in the United States) is a visual strategy for solving arithmetic word problems. Quantities are drawn as rectangular bars to make the relationship between the known and unknown values visible.

An example of a completed bar model method exercise. Figure: An example of a completed bar model method exercise.

Algebrakit offers two variants of the model method:

  • Standard arithmetic models for basic arithmetic word problems for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Freeform models, allowing setting up any model.
Bar Model Method