Measuring Elapsed Time with Multiple Intervals

This video tutorial teaches how to solve elapsed time word problems using a number line. It introduces the concept of counting time intervals and demonstrates solving a story problem involving multiple shopping intervals. The video emphasizes highlighting important information and using a number line to add time intervals, ultimately finding the total elapsed time.

What is the primary tool used for solving elapsed time word problems in the video?

• A calendar

• A stopwatch

• A digital clock

• A number line

How is an hour represented on the number line?

• As a large tree

• As a big pointy mountain

• As a medium-sized hill

• As a small rock

How is ten minutes represented on the number line?

• As a big pointy mountain

• As a medium-sized hill

• As a small rock

• As a river

What time did Kendall start shopping at the mall?

• 2:55 PM

• 3:05 PM

• 3:15 PM

• 4:00 PM

How long did Kendall shop at the shoe store?

• 5 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 12 minutes

How many minutes did Kendall spend shopping at the candle store?

• 12 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is the final step before adding up the times on the number line?

• Labeling the start time

• Adding the time intervals

• Drawing the number line

• Highlighting important times

What technique is suggested for making important information stand out?

• Underlining

• Circling

• All of the above

• Highlighting

What time did Kendall finish shopping?

• 4:02 PM

• 3:30 PM

• 3:42 PM

• 4:12 PM

What is the total time Kendall spent shopping?

• 37 minutes

• 42 minutes

• 35 minutes

• 47 minutes