Elapsed Time Practice

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What is elapsed time?

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Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an event to the end of that event.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you calculate elapsed time?

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To calculate elapsed time, subtract the start time from the end time.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the importance of using a table in elapsed time problems?

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Using a table helps organize information and visualize the time intervals, making it easier to calculate elapsed time.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What does the term 'before' indicate in elapsed time questions?

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The term 'before' indicates that you need to find a time that occurs prior to a given time.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you convert hours into minutes?

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To convert hours into minutes, multiply the number of hours by 60.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If an event starts at 2:00 PM and lasts for 3 hours, what time does it end?

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It ends at 5:00 PM.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the difference between AM and PM in time notation?

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AM refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

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How do you handle elapsed time when crossing from PM to AM?

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When crossing from PM to AM, you need to add 12 hours to the PM time to convert it to a 24-hour format.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is a common mistake when calculating elapsed time?

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A common mistake is forgetting to account for the transition between AM and PM.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How can you check your elapsed time calculation?

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You can check your calculation by adding the elapsed time to the start time and ensuring it matches the end time.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1