Elapsed Time Word Problems

Elapsed Time Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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This video tutorial teaches how to solve elapsed time word problems using a number line. It begins with an introduction to the concept using a bus driver example, followed by a review of elapsed time concepts. The video highlights common mistakes in counting time and demonstrates solving word problems, such as a baby's nap time and a bus driver's schedule, by identifying start, end, and change of time.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three parts of an elapsed time word problem?

End time, duration, and change of time

Start time, end time, and duration

Start time, duration, and change of time

Start time, end time, and change of time

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When using a number line to count time, what comes after 12 p.m.?

2 p.m.

13 p.m.

12 a.m.

1 p.m.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when using a number line to count time?

Counting backwards instead of forwards

Counting hours as minutes

Skipping numbers

Forgetting that the hour after 12 is 1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a baby falls asleep at 1:10 p.m. and sleeps for two hours, what time will the baby wake up?

1:10 p.m.

4:10 p.m.

3:10 p.m.

2:10 p.m.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the baby's nap example, what is the start time?

1:10 p.m.

3:10 p.m.

2:10 p.m.

12:10 p.m.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a bus driver arrives at 8:30 a.m. after driving for two hours, when did he start driving?

9:30 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

6:30 a.m.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the bus driver example, what is the end time?

6:30 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

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