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28Jan

28 Jan

Bar Modelling, Problem Solving and Heuristics

London, United Kingdom

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£102.50 + VAT

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

9:15 – 16:15 (GMT) in London, United Kingdom

Bar Modelling, Problem Solving and Heuristics

1 day

Duration

6 credits

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This course equips teachers and maths leads with strategies and skills to incorporate heuristics, with a particular focus on bar modelling, into their classroom practice. It aims to support students' problem-solving abilities by breaking down complex problems into manageable parts and applying strategic thinking. Participants will actively engage with heuristics applicable across all of primary school phases.
By completing this course, you will earn 6 credits towards the Qualification Programme.

Course Objectives

This teacher professional development course will provide:

  1. A definition and an understanding of the importance of heuristics in problem-solving.
  2. An overview of common heuristics used in maths: guess and check, make a list, draw a diagram, simplification, work backwards, and use logical reasoning.
  3. An overview of bar models and their importance in mathematical problem-solving.
  4. A process to incorporate heuristic strategies into lesson plans.

Who this is course intended for?

This course outline is designed to provide a comprehensive framework for teaching primary school educators how to utilise bar models and heuristics in maths instruction. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring teachers are well-equipped to foster a problem-solving mindset among their students.

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Pauline Gibbons

Pauline Gibbons is an educational consultant with vast experience as a class teacher, senior leader of mathematics, and Head of an outstanding school.

As part of the government steering group for the SAT’s review, she has seen first-hand the impact that maths mastery has within the learning environment, as well as the advantages and challenges that come with change.

- Pauline Gibbons

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Belleville Primary School
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London, United Kingdom
SW11 5NZ

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