Adding and Subtracting Time

3rd Grade Math: How to Add and Subtract Time

In today's math lesson, we're exploring the concept of adding and subtracting time. Understanding how to tell time and how to work with hours and minutes is an important skill that helps us manage our day and make plans.

In this video, we cover:

The basics of telling time using an analog clock
How to add and subtract hours and minutes
Tips for dealing with the unique aspects of time, like only having 60 minutes in an hour and 12 hours in each half of the day
Examples that show how to find out what time it will be after adding or subtracting time
How to calculate the amount of time that has passed between two points
Key Learning Points:

Learn how to read an analog clock and understand the difference between AM and PM
Practice adding and subtracting hours and minutes, and understand how the clock "resets" after 12 hours
Discover how to determine the time that has passed between two events
By the end of this lesson, you'll be more confident in your ability to manage and calculate time, whether you're figuring out what time it will be in the future or how much time has passed. Remember, you can watch this video as many times as you need to fully understand these concepts.