Time Word Problems: 5-Minute Intervals
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Practice Questions
- Ben started his homework at 2:05 and finished at 2:25. How long did he work? ?
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20 minutes
- Mia played outside from 4:15 to 4:50. How long did she play? ?
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35 minutes
- Ethan watched TV from 6:00 to 6:30. How long did he watch? ?
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30 minutes
- Lily started drawing at 1:25 and finished at 1:55. How long did she draw? ?
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30 minutes
- Jack began reading at 7:05 and stopped at 7:50. How long did he read? ?
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45 minutes
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Teacher Resources
Lesson Plan
Solving Time Problems
Standards
2.MD.C.7Printable Aids
Teaching Notes
Guide students to visualize the timeline or use an analog clock. Emphasize counting by fives for intervals.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Miscounting by ones instead of fives.
- Incorrectly identifying start or end times.
- Difficulty visualizing time intervals.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- How can you count by fives on a clock?
- What tools help us solve time problems?
- Why is knowing elapsed time important?
- How do start and end times relate to duration?
Extension Activities
- Time a 5-minute task.
- Count by fives to 60.
- Find times on a clock.
Parent Tip
Ask: 'What time will it be in 10 minutes?'
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Time and Measurement
Grade Level
2-3