Reading Clocks & Elapsed Time

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What is the definition of 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 read an analog clock?

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To read an analog clock, observe the position of the hour hand and the minute hand. The hour hand indicates the hour, while the minute hand indicates the minutes past the hour.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

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What is the relationship between hours and minutes?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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If it is 3:00 and 30 minutes pass, what time is it now?

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It is 3:30.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How do you calculate the time it takes to complete an activity?

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

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What time is 45 minutes after 2:15?

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It is 3:00.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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If a train leaves at 4:30 and arrives at 5:15, how long is the journey?

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The journey is 45 minutes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What does the minute hand on a clock represent?

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The minute hand represents the number of minutes past the hour.

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CCSS.4.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 a meeting starts at 1:15 and lasts for 2 hours, what time does it end?

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It ends at 3:15.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1