Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Units of time (2)

In the context of learning about units of time, students are introduced to the concept of measuring durations in hours. For example, Jade's shopping trip with her mother, which lasted for 3 hours, provides a real-life scenario for understanding how hours are used to quantify time. Hours are a common unit of time measurement and are often used to record the length of events such as work shifts, movie durations, or travel times. To further clarify the concept, students are reminded that 60 minutes make up 1 hour, which can be abbreviated to 60 min = 1 h. This information is essential for students to comprehend the division of time into hours and to assist them with conversions between minutes and hours.

Expanding on the topic of time, the lesson also explores the concept of days as a unit of measurement. Toby's school routine, where he spends approximately 8 hours per day in school for 5 days a week, serves as an illustrative example. Days are commonly used to measure longer periods of time, such as the duration of events, the length of time between two dates, or the cycle of daylight and darkness. To help students understand the relationship between hours and days, they learn that a day is composed of 24 hours. This knowledge is foundational for students to grasp the structure of our calendar system and to manage daily schedules effectively.