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Bar model template – Printable blank maths resource for KS1 / KS2

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PDF and PowerPoint

Key Stage

KS1, KS2

Age

Years 1-6

Subjects

This free, printable, blank bar model template resource for KS1 and KS2 can help you teach maths in an engaging and visual way.

This downloadable template goes from one to 12, allowing you to break down and represent maths concepts visually. This will support children’s understanding across a variety of topics.

Bar models are a fantastic way to help students grasp addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They can also help with more advanced concepts like fractions and ratios.

By giving pupils a way to see mathematical relationships clearly, you’re supporting deeper understanding and building confidence.

Bar model template

This bar model template provides you with blank bars, so you can tailor each activity to suit the needs of your lesson, whether it’s a straightforward calculation or a more complex problem-solving task.

We know that visual aids make a real difference for many learners, especially those who benefit from seeing the “whole” rather than abstract numbers.

The range from one to 12 means you’ll have a bar model for every step, helping you adapt your teaching for pupils at different levels, whether it’s introducing bar models in KS1 or using them to support more challenging concepts in KS2.

Download our blank bar model template to give your students a practical, reusable tool for tackling maths problems.

It’s ready to print, easy to use, and ideal for reinforcing mathematical thinking in your classroom. Encourage pupils to explore how numbers relate and build confidence as they visualise solutions.

Primary Maths Hub was founded in 2022 by Sarah Farrell and Andrew Jennings and offers high-quality maths resources. Follow on X at @PrimaryMathsHub.

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