This math topic focuses on calculating the time difference between two clocks, marking elapsed times in negative ways. The problems revolve around identifying how many hours and minutes earlier one clock shows compared to the other, with intervals often expressed in quarter hours. This skill is a specific application within the broader concept of negative elapsed time measurement, enhancing students’ abilities to work with time in a practical, everyday context. This can help develop time management and planning skills through practical examples.
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How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock?
Math worksheet on 'Time - Elapsed Negative - Two Clocks To Hours & Minutes - Quarter Hours (Level 3)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Time - Elapsed Time, Negative - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/time_elapsed_negative_intro/ |
How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock? |
18 mins |
3 hrs 18 mins |
2 hrs 48 mins |
1 hr 3 mins |
2 hrs 3 mins |
3 hrs 48 mins |
How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock? |
18 mins |
1 hr 27 mins |
3 mins |
12 mins |
1 hr 33 mins |
48 mins |
How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock? |
3 mins |
1 hr 12 mins |
12 mins |
27 mins |
33 mins |
48 mins |
How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock? |
1 hr 27 mins |
3 mins |
57 mins |
12 mins |
1 hr 12 mins |
1 hr 3 mins |
How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock? |
2 hrs 3 mins |
1 hr 18 mins |
2 hrs 33 mins |
48 mins |
3 hrs 3 mins |
2 hrs 18 mins |
How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock? |
1 hr 1 min |
2 hrs 31 mins |
14 mins |
44 mins |
1 min |
31 mins |
How many hours and minutes earlier is the second clock? |
47 mins |
13 mins |
43 mins |
1 hr 28 mins |
2 mins |
32 mins |