Max Maths, Year 6, Try it, Time zones

In a Year 6 maths lesson, students explore the concept of time zones and how to calculate the time in different parts of the world based on their GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) offsets. For example, when it is 10.00 in Greenland, which is at GMT−3, it is already 21.00 in China, as China is at GMT+8. This is because China is 11 hours ahead of Greenland's time. Understanding the time differences between countries is an essential skill, particularly in our globally connected world.

The lesson continues with exercises that encourage students to practice calculating time zone differences. They are asked to determine the number of hours various countries are ahead of or behind GMT. Countries like Angola, Chile, Japan, Egypt, and Thailand are part of this exercise. Another task requires students to figure out what time it would be in places such as Saudi Arabia, London, Bangkok, New Zealand, and Alaska when it is 9.00 a.m. in New York. These exercises help students grasp the complexities of global time zones and enhance their problem-solving skills. For further practice and detailed exercises, students are directed to their workbook, page 195.