Grade 4 · Year 5 · Class 4 · ages 9–10 · Measurement
Time taken (elapsed time): Grade 4 practice
Finding how many minutes pass between a start time and an end time. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Count on to the next hour first, then add the remaining minutes. Each hour is 60 minutes.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy A film starts at 7:00 and ends at 9:00. How many minutes does it last?
Answer: 120
Medium A bus journey starts at 2:15 and ends at 3:45. How many minutes does it last?
Answer: 90
Challenge A bus journey starts at 5:45 and ends at 6:55. How many minutes does it last?
Answer: 70
More ways to practise time taken (elapsed time)
- Printable time taken (elapsed time) worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
- Clock Game: Read an analogue clock, set the hands by dragging, and work out what time it will be later.
- All Grade 4 practice · Measurement and time worksheets
Related skills
- Converting metric units (Grade 4)
- 12-hour and 24-hour time (Grade 4)
- Hours and minutes (Grade 3)
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FAQ
Time taken (elapsed time): questions
What grade is time taken (elapsed time)?
It is usually taught in Grade 4 (Year 5 in England, Class 4 in India, ages 9–10), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a time taken (elapsed time) question look like?
For example: "A bus journey starts at 2:15 and ends at 3:45. How many minutes does it last?" The answer is 90. Count on to the next hour first, then add the remaining minutes. Each hour is 60 minutes.
What should I learn before and after time taken (elapsed time)?
Before it, try converting metric units (Grade 4). After it, move on to 12-hour and 24-hour time (Grade 4).
How can I get better at time taken (elapsed time)?
Count on to the next hour first, then add the remaining minutes. Each hour is 60 minutes. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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