Math Game for Centers and

Cooperative Learning Teams

Laura Candler

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Common Core Aligned

Math Standards

3.MD.1 and 4.MD.2

Racing Through

Elapsed Time

Racing Through Elapsed Time

Created by Laura Candler

Racing Through Elapsed Time can be played in cooperative

learning teams or in math centers. The game comes with 16

problem cards, but you can adapt it by creating your own

problem cards with the blank templates on pages 7 and 8.

Before you allow students to play Racing Through Elapsed

Time alone, be sure to model the directions for the class.

Display the directions on page 3 and the game board on

page 4. Review the rules of play using a small group of

students to demonstrate. This game was not designed to

teach students how to solve elapsed time problems; it’s a

review game that students who are reasonably proficient can

play on their own while you work with a small group. You

can actually use the game while working with a small

group, but you would downplay the competitive elements

and provide help as needed.

If your students are having difficulty grasping how to solve

elapsed time problems, you may want to have them make

individual clocks using the patterns in the Math Stations for

Middle Grades ebook described below. You can also show

them this great video that features two students and shows

how to solve elapsed time problems on a number line:

http://mravery.edublogs.org/2011/01/07/elapsedtime/

Common Core Alignment information

can be found on page 10 of this Mini Pack.

If you enjoy this Mini Pack, you’ll also enjoy Math Stations for

Middle Grades. This ebook is designed for grades 3 through 8 and

includes directions for setting up math centers in your classroom.

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Teaching Resources at www.lauracandler.com. I invite you to

explore both locations where you’ll find more Common Core

Aligned lessons and teaching strategies! ~ Laura Candler

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Directions Materials 1 die 1 small whiteboard and marker for each person 1 game marker per person such as a bingo chip, coin, paper clip, etc. 1 Racing Through Elapsed Time game board 1 Racing Through Elapsed Time answer key 1 set of Racing Through Elapsed Time problem cards Directions 1. Shuffle the problem cards and place them face down next to

the game board. 2. Each person chooses a marker and places it on Start. Roll the

die to see who goes first. The player rolling the highest number is the first Leader. The others are Problem Solvers.

3. The Leader turns over the top card, reads it aloud, and places it face up in the center of the team.

4. The Problem Solvers work out the problem, write their answers on whiteboards, and turn their boards face down.

5. The Leader says “Showdown” and checks the answers with the answer key. Discuss any incorrect answers.

6. Each Problem Solver with a correct answer rolls the die to find out how many spaces to move forward.

7. The person to the Leader’s left becomes the new Leader for the next round.

8. Play continues until someone lands on or passes Finish.

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#1 Sally played with her friends

for 1 hour and 30 minutes. She went home at 3:30. At what time did she start playing?

#2 Rhonda’s plane left at 3:15. It arrived at 5:00. How long

was her flight?

#3 Danny worked on his

project for 2 hours and 15 minutes. He finished

exactly at noon. What time did he start?

#4 Bobby went to the pool at 11:30 a.m. and stayed

for two hours. What time did he leave?

#5 Sandra’s dance lesson

starts at 3:45 and ends at 4:15. How long is

her lesson?

#6 Lashonda went to a birthday party at 1:00 and stayed for 2

and a half hours. When did she leave?

#7 The math test took 1 hour and 20 minutes. It started at 9:30. What time was

the test over?

#8 The drive to the beach takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. If the

Jones family wants to arrive at 11:00 a.m., what time should

they leave?

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#9 The football game started at 2:00 p.m. and ended at 4:15. How long did the game last?

#10 Tammy started shopping at 6:35 p.m. and shopped for

1 hour and 15 minutes. What time did she leave?

#11 Mrs. Thomas has 45 minutes to get to her doctor appointment

which is at 11:15 a.m. What time is it now?

#12 Dave called his Dad at 9:35 and talked for 40 minutes. What time did he hang up?

#13 Donald stayed at the fair for 1 hour and 30 minutes. He left at 4:15 p.m. What time

did he arrive at the fair?

#14 Teresa started reading the

newspaper at 8:20 a.m. and finished at 9:15 a.m. How much time did she spend

reading the paper?

#15 Rebecca put her wash in the

dryer at 3:10 and set the timer for 45 minutes. What time will

her clothes finish drying?

#16 Mrs. Green spent 3 hours

and 15 minutes baking cookies for the class. If she started at 11:30 a.m., what time did she

finish?

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Racing Through Elapsed Time Answers

1. 2:00 2. 1 hour and 45 minutes 3. 9:45 a.m. 4. 1:30 p.m. 5. 30 minutes (or 1/2 hour) 6. 3:30 7. 10:50 8. 8:30 a.m. 9. 2 hours and 15 minutes 10. 7:50 p.m. 11. 10:30 a.m. 12. 10:15 13. 2:45 p.m. 14. 55 minutes 15. 3:55 16. 2:45 p.m.

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Activities in Racing Through Elapsed Time

are aligned with the standards listed below.

Measurement Content Standards

3rd Grade

3.MD.1 Tell and write time to the nearest minute and measure time

intervals in minutes. Solve word problems involving addition and

subtraction of time intervals in minutes, e.g., by representing the

problem on a number line diagram.

4th Grade

4.MD.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving

distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and

money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals,

and problems that require expressing measurements given in a

larger unit in terms of a smaller unit.

Standards for Mathematical Practices (3rd through 5th Grade)

None of the 5th measurement standards are directly addressed by the

activities in Racing Through Elapsed Time. However, because the

activities in this ebook do involve problem solving, they are aligned

with Common Core Math Standards for Mathematical Practices for

grades 3, 4, and 5. Also, these activities can provide an excellent

review of elapsed time measurement in 5th grade.

Common Core Aligned Math Standards

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