Using Bar Models to Solve Two-Step Word Problems

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This educational video demonstrates how to solve a two-step mathematical word problem using the bar modeling method, often associated with Singapore Math. The specific problem involves calculating the total attendance at a sporting event given the number of boys and the ratio of boys to girls. The video breaks down the problem statement, translating the text into a visual representation where "units" are used to compare quantities without needing algebraic variables.