Converting Units of Time

Converting units of time is the same as converting with the customary and metric systems. After all, they are all measurements. We can use the same strategies that we have used before to convert units of time.

Basic Conversion Rule:

To convert from a LARGER unit to a SMALLER unit...MULTIPLY

To convert from a SMALLER unit to a LARGER unit...DIVIDE

We have five different strategies that we have learned to help us with time conversions, four are the same as customary conversions.

1. Draw a picture.

2. Make a t-chart.
3. Use the saying.
4. Use a proportion.
5. Use a number line.

Here is a great video to watch about converting units of time:

Khan Lesson on Converting Units of Time

Here are some games that you can play to solidify these skills:

Time Match Up

Balance the Equation

Fling the Teacher

One of the main issues that students have with units of time is the ability to tell time on an analog clock.

Here are some games that can help with this skill:

Time Travel

Baseball Time

Time Matching Game

Parking Time

On Time!

Please let me know if you have any questions!