Time: 24-Hour Clock and Duration
Students will solve problems involving 24-hour clocks and calculate durations.
Key Questions
- Explain why the 24-hour clock system is less prone to error than the 12-hour system.
- Construct a method to calculate the duration of an event that crosses over midnight.
- Analyze the mathematical skills required to plan a multi-stop travel itinerary.
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