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Estimating answers (age 7+)

Estimate and read time with increasing accuracy to the nearest minute; record and compare time in terms of seconds, minutes, and hours

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Question 1 of 3

Sam thinks it takes him about 20 seconds to put on his shoes, 15 seconds to zip his backpack, and then 1 minute to walk to the bus stop. Using his estimates, how many minutes does Sam think the whole routine takes? Round to the nearest whole minute.

Question 2 of 3

Jenna is getting ready for school. She says it takes her 40 seconds to put on her shoes, 1 minute 10 seconds to brush her teeth, and 30 seconds to grab her backpack. Mateo says it takes him 2 minutes 15 seconds to get ready. Who spends more time getting ready?

Question 3 of 3

A school day starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m. How many minutes are there between the start and the end of the school day?

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