Max Maths, Year 3, Try it, Units of time (1)

In this engaging activity from the Max Maths, Year 3 curriculum, students are encouraged to think about various units of time and select the most appropriate one for each given scenario. The task is presented in a clear and interactive manner, where students need to decide which unit of time is most likely correct and then indicate their choice by putting a tick in the corresponding box. The scenarios range from everyday events to natural growth processes, promoting the understanding of time measurement and its practical applications in real life.

The first scenario asks students to consider the time it takes to eat lunch, with the options being minutes or hours. Next, they must think about the duration required for a seedling to grow into a tree, choosing between months and years. The third scenario requires students to estimate the time it takes to pour water into a cup, with the choices being minutes or seconds. Lastly, they are prompted to consider the growth period of a kitten into a cat, deciding whether it is measured in days or months. This exercise not only helps students grasp the concept of time but also aids in developing their critical thinking and decision-making skills.