Estimate and compare the duration of events and tasks
I can estimate and compare the duration of events and tasks
Estimate and compare the duration of events and tasks
I can estimate and compare the duration of events and tasks
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Estimating and comparing can be used when considering how long different activities might take.
- Adding and subtracting skills might be used when working out intervals or durations.
Keywords
Interval - What is between two values or points. For example, the time between 9:00 and 9:15
Common misconception
Pupils need to be confident with the addition and subtraction of two digit numbers to other two digit numbers to be able to work out intervals or calculate using the intervals.
The idea of using tracing paper to create 15 minute, 30 minute and 45 minute time intervals is suggested and modelled. This can support the arithmetic in the lesson along with counting in 5s around the clock face.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
quarter of an hour
half an hour
three quarters of an hour
3 minutes
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