Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Word problems (2)

In a practical application of time calculation for Year 3 students, they are presented with a word problem involving Jade's activities. Jade spent a total of 1 hour and 15 minutes tidying her room and then devoted an additional 2 hours and 40 minutes to baking cookies. The task for the students is to determine the total amount of time Jade spent on both activities combined. To aid in visualising the problem, a model is drawn, representing the separate time periods for each activity.

The solution involves a simple addition of the two time periods. Students are shown how to add the hours and the minutes separately to find the total time spent. By summing 1 hour and 15 minutes with 2 hours and 40 minutes, the students find that the total time Jade spent on her activities is 3 hours and 55 minutes. This exercise not only reinforces the concept of time addition but also provides a practical context for students to apply their mathematical skills in solving real-life problems.