Elapsed Time Word Problems

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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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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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What is the first step in solving an elapsed time word problem?

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Identify the start time and the duration of the event.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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

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5:00 p.m.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What does 'duration' mean in the context of time?

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Duration refers to the total time an event lasts.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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If you finish an activity at 4:30 p.m. and it took 1 hour and 15 minutes, what time did you start?

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3:15 p.m.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is a common unit of time used in elapsed time problems?

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Hours and minutes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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If a movie starts at 6:45 p.m. and lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes, what time does it end?

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8:15 p.m.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the difference between 'start time' and 'end time'?

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Start time is when an event begins, and end time is when it finishes.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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How can you represent time in a word problem?

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Using a clock or timeline to visualize the start and end times.

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