Model Drawing Problems
 Model Drawing is a powerful tool for teaching problem solving. Here's a sample grade 6 problem:

Three boys, Juan, Seth and Jared shared a number of stamps in the ratio of 3:5:7. If Seth received 45 stamps, how many more stamps did Jared receive than Juan?

 

Try it. Then click here for the solution.

 

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