Singapore Math Model Drawing

Singapore Math

Model Drawing Check-Up

Singapore Math model drawing:

• Is a great way to "picture" or visualize a problem

• Energizes your algebraic thinking in a way that makes sense

• Gives you the power to solve really challenging word problems

• Helps you communicate mathematically

Model Drawing

Step-by-Step

Multiple Choice

What is the benefit of writing your answer sentence before solving the problem?

• It keeps you focused on what the problem is asking you to find

• It saves you time so you don't have to write it at the end

• It helps to improve your spelling and punctuation

• It makes your teacher happy, which is most important

Multiple Select

Which two of the following are always true when drawing bars in Singapore Math model drawing?

• Rectangle shape

• Same size

• Can be shaded

• Made of chocolate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists the order of items needed in your model drawing from left to right?

• Bars, word labels, totals

• Word labels, bars, totals

• Totals, word labels, bars

• Get creative! It's up to you

Multiple Choice

In Singapore Math model drawing, after filling in numbers you know from the problem, what do you use to represent the unknown?

• Question mark

• Variable

• Number

• Wild guess

Multiple Select

What is the last step in Singapore Math model drawing?

• Write the equations and solve

• Write an answer sentence

• Draw bars and word labels

• Send air hugs to your math teacher

Open Ended

How might model drawing help you become a stronger math thinker and problem solver?

Poll

Which of the following best represents your confidence level related to Singapore Math model drawing?