Bar Modeling

The mathematical equivalent of a child riding a tricycle before switching to a bicycle, or using a float while learning to swim—using bar diagrams instead of forming algebraic equations to solve word problems.

Bar modeling, which is the heart and soul of the Singapore math curriculum, acts a bridge between elementary (or primary) math and middle school (or secondary) math—where concrete rectangles or bars are used instead of abstract variables for unknown quantities.

by Numerati December 28, 2024

Mindful Modeling

When the conscious effort of coming up with an apt model drawing that connects the knowns and unknowns in a math word problem can enhance the readability or elegance of a solution—when a “look-see” proof could arouse an aha! in the problem solver.

If only more math educators were to practice mindful modeling, the number of students or homeschoolers embracing Singapore’s bar model method could potentially increase ten folds in no time.

by Numerati June 11, 2025

Nova Models

A group of well respected individuals who model Avakin Life clothing on the app called Instagram. This group is close and is always working on the next shoot. Nova Model's founders are Madi, Bell, and Domi.

Person 1: Did you see the newest post by Nova Models?
Person 2: Yes! They are always coming up with the best ideas.

by DangThatsCrazy November 22, 2023

Retro Model

Model who poses for vintage style photography (1920-50)

She's a retro model for a high end clothing line

by $ally August 4, 2007

Ethical Model

An ‘Ethical Model’ is someone with ethical beliefs and values and who wishes to make the world a better place through their work, activism, social media, and other platforms.

- We represent all kinds of ethical models: shapes, sizes, colors, ages, disabilities.
- Ethical models are the voices for positive change.

by Kiko H December 8, 2020

Model thicc

When a girl you think is thicc goes on to the next level, model thicc. This term has been used by Kanye West in a song. Basically she so thicc she could be a model.

"omg dude is Amy"
"bow hello, she looking model thicc"

by Jabari T. October 29, 2018

Role Model

People do not have roles and, therefore, do not need to be modeled. Insults and anger don't somehow magically inflate my viewership. At least no more than "Work hard hustle culture rhetoric" inflates the viewership of these fucking work-salesmen infotainment guys. The Youtube algorithm mills that shit out almost exclusively. All manner of things "Could hypothetically cause abstract harm." But I could likely find an INVERSE CORRELATION between THIS and any hypothetical "Harm" being done. What constitutes abstract harm varies. The truth could be considered harmful situationally. Additionally, benign things could be conflated with "abstract harm" to justify canceling people. This has actually already happened on several occasions.

Hym "Hey, how many subscribers did you get after I referred to you? You know what? I don't actually care. I never claim to be a role model nor should I be required to be a good one to justify success. What makes you think I don't put thought into this? Just because it's not a fucking youtube video it somehow doesn't count? You bought a fucking camera. That's your 'higher quality of production.' The Joker is based on a hypothetical I wrote about Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson in response to the proposition that men were being kept in check by the threat of physical violence and I wrote some of the dialogue. I wrote quite a few joke for the highest rated season of Solar Opposites. And this is the framework for a dozen different shows, movies, and anime. But YOU want to talk to me about not focusing enough on the production value? Get the fuck out of here with that. Now... I'm debating whether or not to insult you... Hmm... No... No. I'll save it for next time. How about this? If the correlation between 'insults and anger' and views is higher than the correlation between fat cocks and success with women... I will grant YOU and only you 1 request. Anything you want."

by Hym Iam October 14, 2023