The main purpose of this workshop is to show how the Bar Model method can be used not
only as a problem solving technique, but also to develop in students a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts in mathematics. By using the Bar Model students are able to construct a pictorial representation of known and unknown quantities
and their relationships in a problem, and develop their abilities in problem solving and
mathematical thinking. The Bar Model Method is a key feature of the Singapore mathematics, which has r eceived increasing attention since Singapore attained first place in TIMSS in 1995, 1999 and 2003.