Racing
Through
Elapsed Time
Math Game for Centers and
Cooperative Learning Teams
Common Core Aligned
Math Standards
3.MD.1 and 4.MD.2
Laura Candler
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Racing Through
Elapsed Time
Created by Laura Candler
Racing Through Elapsed Time can be played in cooperative
learning teams or in math centers. The game comes with 16
problem cards, but you can adapt it by creating your own
problem cards with the blank templates on pages 7 and 8.
Before you allow students to play Racing Through Elapsed
Time alone, be sure to model the directions for the class.
Display the directions on page 3 and the game board on
page 4. Review the rules of play using a small group of
students to demonstrate. This game was not designed to
teach students how to solve elapsed time problems; it’s a
review game that students who are reasonably proficient can
play on their own while you work with a small group. You
can actually use the game while working with a small
group, but you would downplay the competitive elements
and provide help as needed.
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If your students are having difficulty grasping how to solve
elapsed time problems, you may want to have them make
individual clocks using the patterns in the Math Stations for
Middle Grades ebook described below. You can also show
them this great video that features two students and shows
how to solve elapsed time problems on a number line:
http://mravery.edublogs.org/2011/01/07/elapsedtime/
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Common Core Alignment information
can be found on page 10 of this Mini Pack.
If you enjoy this Mini Pack, you’ll also enjoy Math Stations for
Middle Grades. This ebook is designed for grades 3 through 8 and
includes directions for setting up math centers in your classroom.
You can purchase it from my TeachersPayTeachers store or from
Teaching Resources at www.lauracandler.com. I invite you to
explore both locations where you’ll find more Common Core
Aligned lessons and teaching strategies! ~ Laura Candler
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Racing Through Elapsed Time
Directions
Materials
1 die
1 small whiteboard and marker
for each person
1 game marker per person such as
a bingo chip, coin, paper clip, etc.
1 Racing Through Elapsed Time game board
1 Racing Through Elapsed Time answer key
1 set of Racing Through Elapsed Time problem cards
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Directions
1. Shuffle the problem cards and place them face down next to
the game board.
2. Each person chooses a marker and places it on Start. Roll the
die to see who goes first. The player rolling the highest
number is the first Leader. The others are Problem Solvers.
3. The Leader turns over the top card, reads it aloud, and places
it face up in the center of the team.
4. The Problem Solvers work out the problem, write their
answers on whiteboards, and turn their boards face down.
5. The Leader says “Showdown” and checks the answers with
the answer key. Discuss any incorrect answers.
6. Each Problem Solver with a correct answer rolls the die to
find out how many spaces to move forward.
7. The person to the Leader’s left becomes the new Leader for
the next round.
8. Play continues until someone lands on or passes Finish.
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Drive
Forward
1 Space
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Drive to the
Stop Sign
Back Up
1 Space
Back Up
1 Space
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Drive
Forward
2 Spaces
Stop!
Lose a Turn!
Drive
Forward
2 Spaces
Out of Gas!
Lose a turn!
Drive
Forward
2 Spaces
Finish
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Racing Through Elapsed Time Problem Cards 1
#1
Sally played with her friends
for 1 hour and 30 minutes. She
went home at 3:30. At what
time did she start playing?
#2
Rhonda’s plane left at 3:15.
It arrived at 5:00. How long
was her flight?
#3
Danny worked on his
project for 2 hours and 15
minutes. He finished
exactly at noon. What
time did he start?
#4
Bobby went to the pool
at 11:30 a.m. and stayed
for two hours. What time
did he leave?
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#5
Sandra’s dance lesson
starts at 3:45 and ends
at 4:15. How long is
her lesson?
#6
Lashonda went to a birthday
party at 1:00 and stayed for 2
and a half hours. When did she
leave?
#7
The math test took 1 hour
and 20 minutes. It started
at 9:30. What time was
the test over?
#8
The drive to the beach takes 2
hours and 30 minutes. If the
Jones family wants to arrive at
11:00 a.m., what time should
they leave?
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Racing Through Elapsed Time Problem Cards 2
#9
The football game started at
2:00 p.m. and ended at 4:15.
How long did the game last?
#10
Tammy started shopping at
6:35 p.m. and shopped for
1 hour and 15 minutes. What
time did she leave?
#11
Mrs. Thomas has 45 minutes to
get to her doctor appointment
which is at 11:15 a.m. What
time is it now?
#12
Dave called his Dad at 9:35
and talked for 40 minutes.
What time did he hang up?
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#13
Donald stayed at the fair for
1 hour and 30 minutes. He
left at 4:15 p.m. What time
did he arrive at the fair?
#14
Teresa started reading the
newspaper at 8:20 a.m. and
finished at 9:15 a.m. How
much time did she spend
reading the paper?
#15
Rebecca put her wash in the
dryer at 3:10 and set the timer
for 45 minutes. What time will
her clothes finish drying?
#16
Mrs. Green spent 3 hours
and 15 minutes baking cookies
for the class. If she started at
11:30 a.m., what time did she
finish?
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Racing Through Elapsed Time Problem Cards 1
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#8
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Racing Through Elapsed Time Problem Cards 2
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#16
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Racing Through Elapsed Time
Answers
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2:00
1 hour and 45 minutes
9:45 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
30 minutes (or 1/2 hour)
3:30
10:50
8:30 a.m.
2 hours and 15 minutes
7:50 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:15
2:45 p.m.
55 minutes
3:55
2:45 p.m.
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Common Core Aligned
Math Standards
Activities in Racing Through Elapsed Time
are aligned with the standards listed below.
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Measurement Content Standards
3rd Grade
3.MD.1 Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time
intervals in minutes. Solve word problems involving addition and
subtraction of time intervals in minutes, e.g., by representing the
problem on a number line diagram.
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4th Grade
4.MD.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving
distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and
money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals,
and problems that require expressing measurements given in a
larger unit in terms of a smaller unit.
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Standards for Mathematical Practices (3rd through 5th Grade)
None of the 5th measurement standards are directly addressed by the
activities in Racing Through Elapsed Time. However, because the
activities in this ebook do involve problem solving, they are aligned
with Common Core Math Standards for Mathematical Practices for
grades 3, 4, and 5. Also, these activities can provide an excellent
review of elapsed time measurement in 5th grade.
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