Max Maths, Year 5, Learn together, 24-hour timetables (2)

In a practical exercise for Year 5 students learning about 24-hour timetables, the task focuses on choosing the appropriate train from London to Edinburgh to arrive at a specific time. If the goal is to reach Edinburgh train station by 2.00 p.m., the last suitable train is identified. This train arrives in Edinburgh at 13:20, which is 20 minutes past 1 in the afternoon. To catch this train, one would need to depart from London's King's Cross station at 09:00 in the morning. The timetable provided lists several departure and arrival times, allowing students to understand how to read and interpret the timings to plan their journey accordingly.

The 'Let's Try It' section encourages students to apply their understanding of the timetable by answering a set of questions. They must identify the fastest journey from London to Edinburgh, discuss the reasons for avoiding a particular train, and determine which trains to take to arrive by 1.00 p.m. The departure times from King's Cross are given as 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:03, 09:00, and 09:30, with corresponding arrival times in Edinburgh. Through these exercises, students gain practical skills in time management and scheduling, essential for everyday situations such as travelling by train.