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48 sats \ 6 replies \ @SimpleStacker 23 Mar \ on: Singapore Maths Model Method science

I'd set it up algebraically but for my kids who haven't learned algebra I'd tell them to do guess and check. Is there a different way to do it?

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0 sats \ 5 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 23 Mar

Since Ben n Charles have four parts, I multiply 4 x 5 =20 parts

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24 sats \ 1 reply \ @SimpleStacker 23 Mar

Haha i don't really understand it!

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 23 Mar

How about this? An online tutor posted it. I think it’s easier:

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24 sats \ 2 replies \ @kurszusz 23 Mar

This method is also taught in Romania (intermittent representation), but I hate it...and what a coincidence...my son hates it too :)

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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 23 Mar

Cool! I never heard about intermittent representations until today. Nice to know another country is using it.

Well I like the model method…if I can use it successfully to solve the problems haha. But I still need to train hard in this area

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kurszusz 23 Mar

Here is 2 page from my son's math textbook:

It is in Hungarian language :)

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