Read a Calendar (Level II - Time Travel)
π Jump through time! We can mathematically hop through the calendar to find out exactly what date something will happen.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
Level II means using addition and subtraction to jump multiple days at a time.
π― The "Jump Math" Rule: Question: "Today is Tuesday, the 14th. You have a soccer game in exactly 3 days. What date is the game?"
Strategy 1 (Finger Hopping): 1. Put your finger on the 14. 2. Hop one box right: 15. 3. Hop again: 16. 4. Hop a 3rd time: 17. 5. Slide up! It's a Friday! Friday the 17th.
Strategy 2 (Math Mode): "3 Days From Now" just means "Add 3"! 14 + 3 = 17. Finding the 17th is instant!
Try it
Do the calendar math!
Instructions: Find the starting day, and add or subtract the jumps to find the answer.
Problem 1: Today is the 8th. Your birthday is in exactly 5 days! * Math: 8 + 5 = ? * What date is your birthday? * Answer: The ___th.
Problem 2: Your vacation starts on the 25th. Today is the 20th. How many days do you have to wait? * (Hint: This is comparing! Find the difference! 25 - 20 = ?). * Answer: ___ days.
Problem 3: You planted a seed 4 days ago. Today is the 12th! What date did you plant the seed? * ("Ago" means in the past! Subtract!). 12 - 4 = ? * Answer: The ___th.
Problem 4: It is Monday, the 5th. What date is it ALREADY going to be NEXT Monday? * (Hint: A full week is exactly 7 days! 5 + 7 = ?). * Answer: The ___th.