Year 6 Elapsed Time

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Part 1: WALT — Calculate elapsed time

We Are Learning To: calculate how much time has passed between two times.

Success criteria: I can read times accurately, count forwards across hours, and show my working.

Dyslexia-friendly option: Read each question aloud, use a ruler or blank piece of paper to track the times, and record times in 24-hour format if helpful.

1. What is the elapsed time from 9:15 am to 10:00 am?

35 minutes

45 minutes

55 minutes

2. What is the elapsed time from 2:40 pm to 4:10 pm?

1 hour 20 minutes

1 hour 30 minutes

2 hours 30 minutes

3. Which time is 2 hours 25 minutes after 7:50 am?

9:15 am

10:05 am

10:15 am

4. Which time is 45 minutes before 6:20 pm?

5:25 pm

5:35 pm

6:05 pm

Part 2: Show your working

Use a number line, jumps of time, or a written calculation.

5. A swimming lesson starts at 3:35 pm and finishes at 4:50 pm. How long is the lesson?

6. A train leaves at 08:45 and arrives at 11:20. How long is the journey?

7. A film begins at 6:55 pm and lasts 1 hour 48 minutes. What time does it finish?

8. A baker starts work at 04:30 and finishes at 12:15. How long does the baker work?

Part 3: Apply and explain

9. Priya says that the time from 11:45 am to 1:05 pm is 1 hour 20 minutes. Is she correct? Explain your answer.

10. Plan a 3-hour afternoon activity. It must include a 25-minute break and finish at 4:30 pm. What time should it begin?

Differentiation: Work with a partner, use a clock face, or count in 5-minute jumps. Challenge yourself to solve without a clock model.

Extension: Create a timetable with four activities between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. Include at least one activity lasting more than 1 hour and calculate the elapsed time for the whole day.