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Time Estimation Practice Worksheet

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Time Estimation Practice Worksheet

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🕐 Part 1: My Time Estimates

WALT: We Are Learning To estimate how long different activities take.

Instructions: Look at each activity. Think about how long it might take. Circle your estimate!

1. 🦷 Brushing your teeth

How long do you think this takes?

30 seconds

2 minutes

10 minutes

2. 👏 Clapping your hands 20 times

How long do you think this takes?

10 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes

3. 🚶 Walking to the door and back

How long do you think this takes?

15 seconds

2 minutes

10 minutes

4. ✏️ Writing your full name

How long do you think this takes?

20 seconds

3 minutes

8 minutes

⏱️ Part 2: Testing My Estimates

Instructions: Now do each activity with a timer. Write down the real time!

5. Record your results:

🦷 Brushing teeth:

My estimate: _____________ Real time: _____________

👏 Clapping 20 times:

My estimate: _____________ Real time: _____________

🚶 Walking to door and back:

My estimate: _____________ Real time: _____________

✏️ Writing my name:

My estimate: _____________ Real time: _____________

6. Which activity took the LONGEST time?
7. Which activity took the SHORTEST time?

🤔 Part 3: My Reflection

8. Were your estimates close to the real times?

Yes, very close!

Sometimes close

Not very close

9. Complete this sentence:

I was surprised that _________________ took _________________ time than I thought.

10. Draw or write about one activity you do at home. How long do you think it takes?

Success Criteria - Can you do these?

I can estimate how long activities take

I can use a timer to measure real time

I can compare my estimates with real times

I can explain my thinking about time

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