Solving Time Problems
Students will solve problems involving converting between units of time and calculating durations.
Key Questions
- Design a timetable for a school day, calculating the duration of each activity.
- Analyze how to calculate the duration of an event that spans across midnight.
- Evaluate the most efficient method for finding the difference between two times.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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