Elapsed Time Game
Build Time Management Skills with the “Elapsed Time Game”
Make learning about time fun and interactive with the “Elapsed Time Game.” This board game challenges players to solve real-world time problems involving addition, subtraction, and calculating durations. The game is perfect for enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a collaborative classroom setting.
Why Your Class Will Love It
Real-World Scenarios: Students solve practical time-based questions, such as calculating travel times, baking durations, and event schedules.
Interactive Gameplay: The game involves dice rolling and point scoring, adding excitement and competition to the learning process.
Builds Numeracy Skills: Students practise addition, subtraction, and elapsed time calculations in a fun context.
Collaborative and Independent Learning: The game can be played in pairs, small groups, or individually.
How It Works
Players roll two dice, add the numbers, and answer the corresponding question from the game board.
Correct answers earn 2 points, while incorrect answers deduct 3 points.
Players roll again if the question has already been answered.
The winner is the player with the highest score at the end of the game.
Suggested Uses
- Maths Rotations: Include the game in small group activities to reinforce time concepts.
- Skill Practise: Use the game for focused practise on elapsed time calculations.
- Homework Extension: Send the game home to engage families in fun numeracy learning.
- Assessment Prep: Use the game as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of elapsed time.
Learning goals
- We are learning to use ‘am’ and ‘pm’ notation and solve simple time problems including duration and converting between units of time e.g. 60 mins = 1 hour.
- We are learning to use ‘am’ and ‘pm’ notation and solve simple time problems, e.g. calculating time spent at school, time spent travelling between two locations, determining arrival time with given departure time.
- We are learning to compare 12- and 24-hour time systems and convert between them using hours, minutes and seconds.
- We are learning to interpret and use timetables and itineraries to plan activities and calculate the duration of events and journeys.
Curriculum alignment
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
- Simplify for Younger Students: Focus on shorter time durations and single-step problems.
- Support for Struggling Learners: Provide visual aids like number lines or clocks to assist with calculations.
- For Advanced Learners: Introduce 24-hour time or involve converting between hours and minutes for additional challenge.
Extensions
- Advanced Challenges: Incorporate multi-day time problems for added complexity.
- Real-Life Projects: Have students create their own elapsed time problems based on their daily routines.
- Group Play Variations: Allow teams to compete collaboratively for higher engagement.