Word Problems with Elapsed Time

by Math is Fundamental

Price: 300 points or $3 USD

Subjects: math,time,measurement,measurementAndData

Grades: 2,3,4,5,6

Description: This product give students practice with a very tricky problem solving skill - word problems involving elapsed time. A key feature is that the deck is scaffolded. That is, each question includes a "helper" card that guides students on a method to solve. There are two instruction slides that can be used by the teacher as a mini-lesson or quick review of the skill. They show time conversions and how to use the "mountains and Valleys" method for solving time problems. Included in this bundle: ◉ 10 word problems using elapsed time ◉ 2 instructional "mini-lesson" cards ◉ 10 "helper" cards to provide scaffolding for students who need assistance ◉ a printable answer document for students to show their work / thinking ◉ a printable answer key CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1 Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table. CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.A.3 Solve multistep word problems posed with whole numbers and having whole-number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.