Model Drawing Steps

1. Accept the challenge!

2. Read the entire problem & picture it in your mind.

3. Rewrite the question in sentence form, leaving a space for the answer.
There are ____ children at the party.

4. Determine who and/or what is involved in the problem.

5. Draw the starting line and the unit bars(s). C C

6. Read 1 sentence at a time, adjust the unit bars, put the question mark in
the correct place. Ask yourself, “Does the picture match the story?”
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7. Show your work and solve the problem.

8. Check your work for accuracy and make sure the answer makes sense.

9. Write the answer in the sentence.

There are 6 children at the party.

10. Be ready to explain your work and defend your answer.