Elapsed Time

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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The problem above is called an elapsed time word problem.

You might think it is harder than most problems because it involves time AND a word problem.

If you already know how to tell time, then you can read the problem carefully and follow all of the steps to solve elapsed time problems by yourself!

• Were you able to count the amount of time and figure out that Joel has 45 minutes before his soccer practice?

Now it's time to learn how to solve these problems by visiting Elapsed Time, provided by Scholastic StudyJams!.

First, go through the STEP-BY-STEP.

Then, click on TRY IT! for some practice.

When you are finished, head over to the Got It? section for some practice solving elapsed time word problems.