Name:______________________________ Date:_____________

Problem Solving with Bar Models

Directions: Solve the following word problems using the bar model representation that we used in class
together. Remember to follow the steps for using the bar model.
Step1: Draw the whole. Label.
Step 2: Common Denominators. Break up your whole into the common number of equal sized parts.
Step 3: Label your fractions.
Step 4: Do the operation and solve the problem using the bar model!

Problem 1
Stephanie is growing an apple tree. The first year, the plant grows

1
24
of a foot. The second year the
tree grows

1
8
of a foot and the third year the tree grows

1
4
of a foot. How much did the tree grow in
all during the three years?













Problem 2
Jason has to walk to school everyday. On his way from home to school he stops at the supermarket
to by orange juice for breakfast, which is

1
1
3
miles away from home. Then he walks from the
supermarket to school, which is another

5
6
of a mile. How far is school from Jasons home?