GuideMath · P3 to P6Model Drawing
Model Drawing Starter Guide
Bar models turn words into pictures. Once you can draw the model, the answer is almost automatic.
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Rule 1 — One Bar Per Group
Each person / item / group gets its own bar, stacked to compare.
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Rule 2 — Equal Units
Every unit box must be the same size.
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Rule 3 — Label Everything
Numbers, unknowns (?) and totals all go on the model.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Don't fall into these traps
- ✕Uneven boxes
- ✕Missing labels
- ✕Adding the total instead of the parts
Teacher Hidayah's Tip
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If you can't draw the model in 30 seconds, re-read the question.
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Sample Question
Try it, then read the worked solution
Question
Ben has twice as many stickers as Ali. Together they have 24. How many does each have?
Worked Solution
- 1Ali = 1 unit, Ben = 2 units → 3 units
- 23 units = 24 → 1 unit = 8
- 3Ali = 8, Ben = 16
Everything for Model Drawing
Each topic in the library comes with the full 5-piece bundle.
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Before-Class Prep
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After-Class Practice
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Downloadable Notes
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One-Page Mind Map
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Mistake Fix Zone