Calculating Elapsed Time

Clocks and time are everywhere—but how do you figure out how much time has passed? In this fun and easy-to-follow lesson, Caroline breaks down elapsed time with real-world examples like dance class, dentist appointments, lunch, flights, and more. Students will learn multiple strategies to calculate elapsed time, including: Using number lines to add hours and minutes Using an analog clock step by step Solving with T-charts to organize thinking By the end of this video, kids will feel confident solving elapsed time problems and ready to apply their skills to everyday situations! Perfect for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade math, this lesson is also great for teachers looking for warm-ups, parents helping with homework, and anyone who wants to make math fun and practical. Common Core Alignment: Grade 3 - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.A.1 Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time intervals in minutes. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of time intervals in minutes, e.g., by representing the problem on a number line diagram. Grade 4 - CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving intervals of time, including problems represented with diagrams (number lines, T-charts, etc.). Let's be Friends! Facebook:   / doodlesanddigits   Instagram:   / doodlesanddigits   Tiktok:   / doodlesanddigits   Pinterest:   / doodlesanddigits   Want a free video starter kit for your students? https://www.doodleslearning.com/video... Want more information? https://www.doodleslearning.com/