Word Problems about Time

The video tutorial explains the concept of elapsed time, using examples to illustrate how to calculate the time that passes between two events. It covers solving word problems involving elapsed time, such as determining how long it takes to travel to soccer practice or when a running session ends. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of identifying key information and using strategies like counting up to solve these problems effectively.

What does the term 'elapse' refer to?

• To stop or pause

• To start or begin

• To measure distance

• To go by or pass by

How much time passed between Cassidy leaving home and arriving at soccer practice?

• 27 minutes

• 33 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 45 minutes

What is the start time for Tyler's running session on Tuesday?

• 2:00 PM

• 2:12 PM

• 2:30 PM

• 2:45 PM

If Tyler runs for 45 minutes starting at 2:12 PM, what time does he finish?

• 3:00 PM

• 2:57 PM

• 3:15 PM

• 3:12 PM

What strategy is suggested for solving elapsed time problems?

• Drawing a timeline

• Skip counting by 5's

• Guessing the time

• Using a calculator

Why is it helpful to identify key words in a word problem?

• To make the problem more complex

• To find the solution faster

• To skip unnecessary steps

• To identify the important information

What is the benefit of using a clock to solve elapsed time problems?

• It makes the problem harder

• It helps visualize the time passing

• It is faster than other methods

• It eliminates the need for calculations