Bar Modelling, Problem Solving and Heuristics

1. Introduction to Heuristics in Math Problem-Solving

Detailed exploration of each heuristic strategy:

• Guess and Check: Encouraging step-by-step thinking
• Make a List: Organising information systematically.
• Draw a Diagram: Visualising problems to understand them better.
• Break It Down: Decomposing complex problems into simpler, manageable parts.
• Work Backwards: Starting by looking at the solution and then, step by step, tracing your way back to the beginning.
• Use Logical Reasoning: Applying logical steps to deduce solutions.
• Bar Models: a visual method for solving maths problems by drawing bars to represent quantities.

1. Using bar models Exploring different bar models (such as part-whole and comparison), recognising the importance of visual representations, and their impact on comprehending complex maths concepts
2. Understanding bar model techniques Step-by-step guidance on integrating bar models into lessons focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.
3. Applying Heuristics and Bar Models in Combination Integrating bar models and heuristics to solve complex math problems.