Time (Year 4)
Tell the time and solve problems involving durations and timetables.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 4 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
A ruler costs 30p. How much do 9 rulers cost?
- £2.70
- £2.40
- £0.30
- £3.00
Answer: £2.70. 9 × 30p = 270p = £2.70.
ProCompare and infer.
A film starts at 14:35 and lasts 1 hour 45 minutes. When does it end?
- 15:55
- 16:05
- 16:15
- 16:20
Answer: 16:20. 14:35 + 1 hour = 15:35. 15:35 + 45 minutes = 16:20.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A coach travels at 40 km/h for 2 hours, then at 30 km/h for 2 hours. What is the total distance?
- 170 km
- 140 km
- 80 km
- 280 km
Answer: 140 km. Leg 1: 40 × 2 = 80 km. Leg 2: 30 × 2 = 60 km. Total: 80 + 60 = 140 km.
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- What is time?
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