Lesson 4 Step 4 Calculate your flying time

Get your plan sheet ready In groups, read step 4 “calculate your flying time” In groups, analyze the text and orally discuss the math and other skills we need to complete the task. Check: Are you thinking what I am thinking? Click to find out.

Math skills - Interpret and use timetables -Working out journey times. (Add and subtract time)

Assessment for step 4 In a table, record all your flight data including information such as destination and departure cities, flight departure and arrival times, flight information (date/time), flying time and distance travelled. This table will form part of your itinerary. Example:

Interpret and use timetables A self test task: You are about to travel to a national park in Victoria. You are required to practise using 24-hour time; select departure and arrival locations on a map of Australia and New Zealand; use a timetable to book the most suitable flight. As you go, look up the meaning of tricky words. ex.html Go to the next page if you have trouble completing this task.

Interpret and use timetables Ask yourself these questions: -Do I know how to use 24 hour time? -Can I read the flight timetables? If you are not too sure, go to the following website and complete factsheets 1, 5, 8, 10, 11 and worksheets 4,5,9,10 date/resources/l1 Still a bit confused? Please use this PowerPoint file to clear up the mud/bugs on your screen.

Working out journey times Try this game to see how well you can work out the journey times: bles/ Ask yourself the following questions: What strategies did you use to work out the journey times in the game? Are there any other strategies you can use? Not confident in working out the journey times? Watch a YouTube video to understand how to add and subtract times. More Practice: Complete the worksheet provided by the teacher.

Now your can go back to slide 4 and complete your assessment. Remember: read the rubric sheet before you start.