Read a Calendar (Level II - Time Travel)
š Jump through time! We can mathematically hop through the calendar to find out exactly what date something will happen.
Concept
Level II means using addition and subtraction to jump multiple days at a time. šÆ **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.