Progression in Use of the Bar Model Written by the Primary Support Team January 2015 – – The bar model was introduced in Singapore in the 1980s alongside an increased emphasis on problem solving in the curriculum. A new curriculum was devised based heavily on the in with the latter being an Cockcroft report (1982) and ‘Agenda Action’ (1989) – American report. It fits a maths mastery model, which involves spending more time on a topic. This allows students opportunities to explore maths in-depth. Such a concept has also been stressed by Jane Jones; lead HMI for mathematics, when she talks about the ‘milking maths.’ The purpose of this document is to illustrate progression within the bar model and is the Oxfordshire maths to show team’s attempt where it could fit within the new national curriculum. It could become part of a of school’s calculation policy. Please note that use the bar model is not statutory and is designed to help children visualise maths problems, rather than do the maths for them. We have drawn heavily on various NCETM resources in order to write this document. What does the bar model look like?
Progression in Use of the Bar Model – Written by the Primary Support Team – January 2015 The bar model was introduced in Singapore in the 1980s alongside an increased emphasis on problem solving in the curriculum. A new curriculum was devised based heavily on the Cockcroft report (1982) and ‘Agenda in Action’ (1989) – with the latter being an American report. It fits a maths mastery model, which involves spending more time on a topic. This allows students opportunities to explore maths in-depth. Such a concept has also been stressed by Jane Jones; lead HMI for mathematics, when she talks about ‘milking the maths.’ The purpose of this document is to illustrate progression within the bar model and is the Oxfordshire maths team’s attempt to show where it could fit within the new national curriculum. It could become part of a school’s calculation policy. Please note that use of the bar model is not statutory and is designed to help children visualise maths problems, rather than do the maths for them. We have drawn heavily on various NCETM resources in order to write this document. What does the bar model look like?
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