Calculating and comparing intervals of time

In this lesson, we will learn how to calculate and compare intervals of time when given the start and finish times. We will look at TV schedules and cinema times to help us calculate the length of programmes and films based upon their start and finish times, using number lines to help us.

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Comparing and Ordering Intervals of Time Quiz

What have you learned about comparing intervals of time? Take the quiz to find out!

Q1.Which interval of time is longer?

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Q2.Which interval of time is longer?

2/6

Q3.Which interval of time is shorter?

3/6

Q4.Which interval of time is shorter?

4/6

Q5.The Green Monster TV programme started at 8.15am. Fun Tricks started at 8:35am. How long was The Green Monster programme?

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Q6.The Wicked Witch started at 04:45pm. It ended at 06:05pm. How long was the film?

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Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Comparing and Ordering Intervals of Time Quiz

What have you learned about comparing intervals of time? Take the quiz to find out!

Q1.Which interval of time is longer?

1/6

Q2.Which interval of time is longer?

2/6

Q3.Which interval of time is shorter?

3/6

Q4.Which interval of time is shorter?

4/6

Q5.The Green Monster TV programme started at 8.15am. Fun Tricks started at 8:35am. How long was The Green Monster programme?

5/6

Q6.The Wicked Witch started at 04:45pm. It ended at 06:05pm. How long was the film?

6/6

Lesson summary: Calculating and comparing intervals of time

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