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Grade 3 Mathematics

Time & Elapsed Time

Master telling time to the nearest minute using analog and digital clocks, and solve real-world problems involving elapsed time!

FL B.E.S.T. Standards: MA.3.M.2.1, MA.3.M.2.2
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Reading Clocks

Tell time to the nearest minute on analog and digital clocks

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A.M. & P.M.

Use a.m. (morning) and p.m. (afternoon/evening) appropriately

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Elapsed Time

Calculate how much time passes between events

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Problem Solving

Find start time, end time, or duration in word problems

Teacher Guide

Complete lesson plans and strategies

  • Standards breakdown with clarifications
  • Elapsed time strategies (number lines, T-charts)
  • Common misconceptions and fixes
  • 5-day lesson sequence
  • Differentiation strategies
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Student Concept Worksheet

Introduction to time concepts

  • Analog clock reading examples
  • A.M. vs. P.M. comparison
  • Number line elapsed time method
  • 4 guided practice problems
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Practice Worksheet

25 problems across all skills

  • Read analog clocks (8 problems)
  • A.M./P.M. identification (6 problems)
  • Elapsed time calculation (4 problems)
  • Find end time (3 problems)
  • Word problems (4 problems)
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FAST Practice Quiz

10 test-format questions

  • Clock reading questions with visuals
  • A.M./P.M. context questions
  • Elapsed time word problems
  • Two-step time problems
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Parent Activity Guide

Home practice activities

  • Family schedule activity
  • TV guide math challenge
  • Kitchen timer elapsed time
  • Conversation starters
  • Spanish summary included
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Answer Keys

Complete solutions with explanations

  • All worksheet answers
  • Quiz answer explanations
  • Scoring guide
  • Common error analysis
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Print Complete Kit

Print all materials for classroom use or send home with students.

Teacher Guide Concept Worksheet Practice Quiz Parent Activity Answer Keys