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Converting Time Units - Task Cards

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    Updated:  11 Jan 2024

Practice converting time with a handy set of free Time Unit Conversion Task Cards.

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    Non-Editable:  PDF

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    Pages:  3 Pages

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    Grades:  4 - 5

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teaching resource

Converting Time Units - Task Cards

  • Updated

    Updated:  11 Jan 2024

Practice converting time with a handy set of free Time Unit Conversion Task Cards.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  3 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  4 - 5

Practice converting time with a handy set of free Time Unit Conversion Task Cards.

Time Conversion Doesn’t Have to Be Tedious! Get Moving!

Converting between different time units can be tricky for elementary school students. Understanding minutes, hours, days, and other measurements can be challenging, and it’s easy for them to get confused. But don’t worry, we’re here to help! We know that fourth and fifth graders often find it hard to comprehend time conversions and they require lots of practise and task engagement to keep their minds on the math. That’s where we come in! By incorporating fun activities like task cards, you can make learning about time conversion engaging and enjoyable.

Engage Your Students with Free Time Unit Conversion Task Cards!

This handy set of 12 Free Printable Time Unit Conversions task cards is designed to make learning about time engaging and memorable for your students. This resource is crafted to help students practice and overcome common struggles they face when mastering the conversion between units of time. This printable set of time conversion task cards covers conversions between seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months, providing your students with a thorough exploration of time units.

Each task card presents time conversions in relatable, real-world scenarios, connecting abstract concepts to practical applications.

Drop That Time Conversion Worksheet! Try Task Cards Instead!

There are loads of ways to use task cards in the classroom, such as:

  • Station Rotation: Set up task card stations where students can move around, solving different conversions at each station.
  • Partner Activities: Encourage collaboration by assigning task cards to pairs, fostering teamwork and discussion.
  • Game-based Learning: Turn time conversions into a game by incorporating these task cards into existing classroom games or creating new ones.
  • Independent Practise: Provide task cards as independent practice for students to reinforce their understanding at their own pace.
  • Assessment Tools: Utilize task cards as assessment tools to gauge students’ proficiency in time unit conversion

Download and Print Your Converting Time Activity

This resource downloads as an easy-to-print PDF resource file. We have included a full-color and a black-and-white version to meet your needs. Click the dropdown arrow on the dropdown button to select and download your resource today!


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