Your students will gain practice using a bar model to help them solve multiplicative comparison word problems. They may also use the step-by-step checklist as a reference to guide their thinking. Additionally, they will self-assess their work using a rubric aligned to the learning objective and C.C.S.S. 4.OA.2. By engaging in these authentic word problems, your students will be able to apply this problem solving skill in the world. By self-assessing, they will learn to become reflective learners.