Time-rate-distance problems are word problems that involve the distance an object will travel at a certain average rate for a given period of time. This type of problem drives many students crazy. That’s why we find it so helpful to have multiple examples. Okay, maybe this is a 15-minute lesson, but we didn’t have that category!
The formula for distance problems is:
distance = rate × time or d = r × t.
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| Grandma Goes To Honduras (PDF) -An example of a time-rate-distance problem also called a time-speed-distance problem by some people. Troubling to lots of students whatever you call it.
PDF IN SPANISH: La abuela va a Honduras |
Grandma Goes To Honduras (PPTX)
IN SPANISH: La abuela va a Honduras (PPTX) |
| Grandpa Drives To Texas (PDF) – A word problem computing distance using multiplication
IN PDF SPANISH: El abuelo viaja a Texas |
Grandpa Drives To Texas (PPTX)
IN SPANISH: El abuelo viaja a Texas (PPTX) |
Time Rate Distance Problems in Video
Just to make it even more clear, here are some videos explaining Time-rate-distance with examples:
End your class with style practicing more Time-rate-distance problems by playing our AzTech Games:
AzTech: The Story Begins
Whether you are teaching English language learners , want a fun app to expand your Spanish vocabulary or simply want to learn math fills the bill. Packed with videos and activities, players solve problems with simple equations. They’ll also be introduced to Latin American history as they use their knowledge of math to survive.
| Recommended for | Grades 5-7 |
| Math topics | Fractions and Statistics |
| Culture | Latin America, Maya |
| Available for | iPhone, iPad, Web |
AzTech: Meet the Maya
In the heart of the Mayan jungle. In this fully bilingual game, players learn and apply skills from how to read timelines to understanding distributions to reading pictographs (and more!).
| Recommended for | Grades 5-8 |
| Math topics | Statistics |
| Culture | Latin America, Maya |
| Available for | iPad |