This elapsed time t chart worksheet helps students grasp and solve elapsed time word problems by providing a clear, step-by-step approach that simplifies the process of calculating time after a specific period has passed. Through this activity, students will practice reading clocks, using a number line to add time, and recording start and end times. The explicit and systematic instructions reinforce the concept of elapsed time, allowing students to build confidence and improve their ability to handle real-life time-related problems.
Read the problem. Have the child read the problem. It asks them to figure out when they will finish practicing their soccer skills if they start at 6:00 P.M. and practice for 45 minutes. Their goal is to calculate the end time.
Draw the start and end times. Have the child locate the clock on the left side of the worksheet and draw the start time of 6:00 P.M. on the clock. Next, have them think about the time that will pass45 minutes. Then, have the child move to the clock on the right and draw the end time at 6:45 P.M.
Fill in the timeline. Have the child use the timeline in the middle of the worksheet to see how time progresses. Instruct them to write “Start time” and fill in 6:00 P.M. on the left. Then, have the child move along the timeline and add 45 minutes to reach the end time of 6:45 P.M.
Complete the T-Chart. Instruct the child to write “6:00 P.M.” in the left column for their start time. Then, have them write “+45 minutes” in the right column. On the next line, have the child write the end time of 6:45 P.M., reflecting the elapsed time correctly.
The worksheet includes explicit instructions for solving math problems step-by-step, ensuring students grasp each concept clearly and build confidence.
Printing options: in color.
