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Estimating Event Durations

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Estimating Event Durations

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🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Estimate and measure how long simple activities take using minutes and seconds

📋 Success Criteria:

✓ I can make sensible estimates for short activities
✓ I can use a timer to measure actual durations
✓ I can compare my estimates with real measurements
✓ I can explain whether activities take more or less time than expected

⏱️ Part 1: Making Estimates

Before you start timing, make your best guess for each activity!

1. How long do you think it takes to do 10 star jumps?

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

2 minutes

2. How long do you think it takes to tie your shoelaces?

15 seconds

45 seconds

1 minute 30 seconds

3 minutes

3. How long do you think it takes to write your full name 5 times?

30 seconds

1 minute

2 minutes

4 minutes

4. How long do you think it takes to count from 1 to 50 out loud?

20 seconds

45 seconds

1 minute 30 seconds

3 minutes

🔍 Part 2: Measuring and Comparing

Now use a timer to measure each activity. Record your results below:

5. Activity: 10 Star Jumps

My estimate: __________     Actual time: __________

Was my estimate close? Circle: YES / NO

6. Activity: Tying Shoelaces

My estimate: __________     Actual time: __________

Was my estimate close? Circle: YES / NO

7. Activity: Writing Name 5 Times

My estimate: __________     Actual time: __________

Was my estimate close? Circle: YES / NO

8. Activity: Counting 1 to 50

My estimate: __________     Actual time: __________

Was my estimate close? Circle: YES / NO

9. Reflection: Which activity took longer than you expected? Why do you think this happened?
10. Extension Activity: Choose your own activity and estimate how long it takes. Then measure it!

My activity: _________________________________

My estimate: __________     Actual time: __________

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