{"id":18851,"date":"2025-11-10T17:03:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T06:03:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=18851"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:13:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:13:18","slug":"thomas-aquins-scholars-program-in-gioia-house","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/thomas-aquins-scholars-program-in-gioia-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Thomas Aquinas Scholars Program in Gioia House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Peer Modelling of Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Pi Maths, our Year 5 and 6 students have been strengthening their problem-solving skills through the\u00a0bar model method. This powerful strategy, widely used in Singapore, helps learners tackle word problems by visualising mathematical quantities and relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By representing problems in a clear, structured way, students gain confidence in breaking down complex tasks and finding solutions. True to the spirit of Pi Maths, collaboration is at the heart of the learning process. Students are encouraged to share their approaches with peers, modelling their solutions and inspiring one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This not only deepens understanding but also celebrates the creativity and perseverance of our young mathematicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apsmo.edu.au\/pow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">APSMO Problem of the Week<\/a>&nbsp;is a great resource for keen mathematicians.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brooke Panagopoulos<\/strong><br>Gifted Education Coordinator P-6\/Year 2 Teacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2672-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"18958\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2672-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2672-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2672-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2672-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2674-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"18955\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2674-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2674-rotated.jpg 480w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2674-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2674-113x150.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-rotated.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"18957\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-rotated.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2714-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"18956\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/11\/IMG_2716-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peer Modelling of Solutions In Pi Maths, our Year 5 and 6 students have been strengthening their problem-solving skills through the\u00a0bar model method. 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