To help Year 7 students learn how to calculate elapsed time, here are some easy strategies to try:

1. Visual Aids:

   Use timelines or number lines to show how time passes.

   For example, you can place 3:15 PM and 5:00 PM on a timeline.

   This way, students can see the space between the two times.

2. Break It Down:

   Encourage students to divide the time into smaller pieces.

   For example, if they want to find out how long it is from 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM, they can start by calculating from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM, which is 30 minutes.

   Then, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM is 1 hour.

   Finally, from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM is 45 minutes.

   When students add these up, they get a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes.

3. Real-Life Scenarios:

   Use examples from everyday life, like figuring out how long a movie is if it starts at 6:15 PM and ends at 8:30 PM.

   This makes learning feel more real and relatable.

4. Practice with Games:

   Use apps or board games that help with time management and problems about elapsed time.

   This can make practice fun and help students feel more confident.

These strategies can create a fun and helpful way for students to master calculating elapsed time!