Frustrated that your students continue to struggle with word problems? You might think it's because they don't read carefully enough, but it could be that they don't know how to make sense of the situation. Singapore Strips (also called bar models or tape diagrams) are a visual tool that can help with those pesky word problems by promoting student engagement and understanding.

For scaffolded practice using Singapore strips, see:

• Modeling Benchmark Percents and Fractions
• Modeling Benchmark Percents and Fractions ANSWER KEY