K-5 friendly lesson
One small step at a time.Read the idea, try the activity, and celebrate each win as you go.
Find the elapsed time: word problems
Elapsed time means how long something takes from start to finish.
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Lesson 125 of 220
Concept
Strategy: 1. Jump to the next hour. 2. Count full hours. 3. Add remaining minutes.
Example: Start 2:35 PM, end 5:10 PM - 2:35 to 3:00 = 25 min - 3:00 to 5:00 = 2 hr - 5:00 to 5:10 = 10 min Total = 2 hr 35 min
Try it
Find elapsed time: 1. 1:20 PM to 3:05 PM 2. 8:45 AM to 11:15 AM 3. 6:55 PM to 9:10 PM 4. A movie starts at 4:30 PM and lasts 1 hr 45 min. When does it end?