Only So Much Time
Match the cards using the notes about Time available, Chosen activity, Alternative and Time left.
About 10 minutes, plus any extended practice
Supplied materials
- Paper and pencil; drawing or spoken answers are welcome.
- Topic notes: Time available: the total time the stated plan can use. Chosen activity: the activity selected for the stated period. Alternative: another possible activity not selected. Time left: time remaining after the chosen use.
- Original exercise cards: A fictional group has ten minutes before cleanup. / A fictional group decides to draw during its ten minutes. / A fictional group could sing but chooses drawing. / A fictional plan uses six of ten minutes, leaving four. / A learner picks reading for the break. / A learner could build blocks but chooses reading. / A learner uses five of fifteen minutes, leaving ten. / A learner has fifteen minutes free.
Learn the idea
People cannot do every activity at once when time is limited. A choice uses some of the available time. A plan says what to do; an alternative is another possible choice. Choosing one activity can leave less time for another, even without spending money.
Time available: the total time the stated plan can use. Chosen activity: the activity selected for the stated period. Alternative: another possible activity not selected. Time left: time remaining after the chosen use.
Find the time available, the activity picked, another possible activity or the time left. Ask an adult to read the notes and cards aloud. Point, draw or say your answer.
- Ask an adult to read the four notes. Find the words Time available, Chosen activity, Alternative, Time left.
- Find the time available, the activity picked, another possible activity or the time left.
- Read the worked answer. Then try the other cards and explain which words helped you choose.
- Point to, draw or say two different examples: one for Time available and one for Chosen activity. Explain how their clues differ.
See the method in action
Worked example: The card says: “A fictional group has ten minutes before cleanup.” That matches Time available. Time available is the total time the stated plan can use. Compare the note for Alternative: Alternative is another possible activity not selected. That is a different clue.
Check your reasoning
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Helpful tips
- Find the time available, the activity picked, another possible activity or the time left.
- If you are unsure, ask an adult to read the card again. Match what this card says; do not add a new event or detail.
See the answer and explanation
Chosen activity
The card says: “A fictional group decides to draw during its ten minutes.” That matches Chosen activity. Chosen activity is the activity selected for the stated period.
Take it further
New card: “A learner has fifteen minutes free.” Match it with a note, then point to or say the words that helped. Check: The card says: “A learner has fifteen minutes free.” That matches Time available. Time available is the total time the stated plan can use.
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