Unit 2: Telling Time to the Nearest Minute and Elapsed Time

Front

What is the long hand on a clock used for?

Back

The long hand tells us the minutes.

Front

What is the short hand on a clock used for?

Back

The short hand tells us the hours.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

60 minutes.

Front

If it is 3:00 and you add 30 minutes, what time is it?

Back

3:30.

Front

What does elapsed time mean?

Back

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

Front

If the time is 5:15 and you subtract 15 minutes, what time is it?

Back

5:00.

Front

How do you calculate the time from one event to another?

Back

Subtract the start time from the end time.

Front

If snack is at 10:00 a.m. and lunch is at 12:30 p.m., how long do students wait?

Back

2 hours and 30 minutes.

Front

What is the term for the time that has passed between two events?

Back

Elapsed time.

Front

If it is 8:45 and you add 15 minutes, what time is it?

Back

9:00.