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Using The Bar Model For “Less Than” Or “Fewer” Comparison Problems

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Using The Bar Model For “Less Than” Or “Fewer” Comparison Problems

See how pupils can use a bar model to find an unknown amount in a problem where they have 2 amounts and are told how much less one of those is than the other.

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Video Series:
Maths in Minutes
Video Playlist:
Bar Models in KS2 Part 1: Multi-Step Problems
Year Groups:

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Year 6

Topics:
Number and Place Value
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