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2-Step Word Problems and Bar Models

Examples, solutions, videos, worksheets, and activities to help students learn how to solve 2-step word problems using bar models in Singapore Math.


Singapore Math: Grade 3
Example: Hilda and Tracy have a total of $400. Tracy has 7 times as much money as Hilda. How much money has Tracy?
Singapore Math: Grade 3
Example: Sam bought 5 sets of phone cards. Jane bought 2 more sets than Sam. If there were 5 cards in a set, how many phone cards did Jane buy?



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