This elapsed time to the hour word problems worksheet is designed to help students master the concept of calculating time intervals within the hour. The step-by-step approach encourages students to engage with the process of determining elapsed time by reading clocks, using a number line, and recording both start and end times. The worksheet supports the development of critical thinking skills related to time management, providing a strong foundation for solving real-life time-related scenarios.
Read the problem. Begin by having the child read the problem. The task is to figure out the duration of a nap taken from 12:00 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. The goal is to calculate the total time elapsed during the nap.
Draw the start and end times. Direct the child to the clocks on the worksheet. They should draw the start time of 12:00 P.M. on the left clock. Then, after considering the 1 hour and 15 minutes of napping, they should draw the end time of 1:15 P.M. on the right clock.
Fill in the timeline. Guide the child to use the timeline in the middle of the worksheet to visualize how time progresses. They should mark the start time as 12:00 P.M., move along the timeline, and add 1 hour to reach 1:00 P.M. Then, they should add the remaining 15 minutes to arrive at the end time of 1:15 P.M.
Complete the T-Chart. Instruct the child to fill out the T-Chart by writing “12:00 P.M.” in the start time column and adding “+1 hour 15 minutes” in the next line. They should then record the final end time of “1:15 P.M.”, clearly showing the elapsed time.
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.
