As Maths specialists, we know what will help pupils clearly understand concepts and at the same time make teaching easier for the vast majority of teachers. We are very passionate about Bar Models because Bar Modelling, for us, is the most impressive and effective way to understand many aspects of the Maths curriculum at Primary level and a good portion at Secondary level.
We feel that the Bar Model approach will develop a child’s understanding of Maths at nearly every level. From basic number sense to high-level reasoning skills, the Bar Model approach, when taught in the right way, can support all children – whether they are slower learners or whether they are already advanced learners at every age group.
Simply put, if your school isn’t using the Bar Model approach consistently throughout each and every year group, then you are missing out on an effective strategy which will benefit your school children, teachers and the whole school community.