Bar modelling for addition

Many schools are now using bar modelling as an intermediate step between addition using objects and the abstract addition sentence.

Have a look at some of our popular resources in this category.

Number bonds to 20.

Using bar modelling to help with number bonds to 20.

Using bar modelling to help with addition up to 10.

Using bar modelling to help with number bonds to 10.

Using bar models to help find pairs of numbers that make 20.

Bar modelling: add 3 numbers to make 10.

Bar modelling: add 3 small numbers.

Add three small numbers with totals up to 20, with the help of bar models.

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