Calculate Time Between Events with Elapsed Time Printables

How is elapsed used in our everyday lives? When we clock in at work, set a timer on the oven, or schedule an appointment, elapsed time is a maths concept that is used all the time! If your students have learned the basics of calculating elapsed time, this worksheet pack will be a great supplement for your Grade 3 or 4 maths class.  

With this worksheet, students will have the opportunity to practise solving elapsed time questions. Example questions include:

• Samuel started his basketball game at 4:30 P.M. The game lasted 2 hours. What time is it over?
• Marcie’s mom is cooking a ham. It needs to be in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes. If she starts the ham at 5:30, what time will it be done?

Students must solve each elapsed time word problem and then colour the clock that depicts the correct time. An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy!  

Differentiated Elapsed Time Word Problems

At Teach Starter, we understand that your students may be at different stages of their elapsed time-calculating journey! That’s why we’ve created multiple versions to assist you in matching the right student with the right worksheet!

Consider assigning one of the additional versions of this resource to your students to ensure their learning needs are met:

• Elapsed Time to the Hour and Half-Hour Word Problems
• Elapsed Time to the Hour, Half-Hour, and Quarter-Hour Word Problems
• Elapsed Time to the Hour, Half, Quarter, and 5 Minutes Word Problems

Download These Word Problems on Elapsed Time

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. You will be prompted to create a personal copy of the Google Slides file before accessing it.

This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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