Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Timetables and schedules (3)

In the Max Maths Year 4 curriculum, students are taught to manage time effectively by learning how to calculate durations and end times of events using timetables and schedules. One of the examples provided is Padma's English exam, which lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes. To determine the finish time, a timeline is drawn, starting from 9:00 a.m. and breaking down the duration into intervals. After adding 1 hour and 30 minutes to the start time, it is concluded that Padma will finish her English exam at 10:45 a.m. This visual representation of time helps students grasp the concept of elapsed time and enhances their time-management skills.

Another scenario involves Padma preparing for her Maths exam by dedicating 1 hour and 15 minutes to reading her study notes. Students are again encouraged to use a timeline to work out the latest start time for her revision. With the Maths exam starting at 11:45 a.m., the timeline is used to count backwards by 1 hour and 15 minutes, indicating that Padma should begin reviewing her notes at 10:30 a.m. This exercise not only reinforces the concept of working with durations but also introduces the idea of planning backwards from a set event. To further practice these skills, students are directed to workbook pages where they can apply their knowledge to similar questions about Padma's exam timetable.