Three Timetabling Investigations

3 investigations involving timetables and calculating time intervals aimed at Year 4, but also suitable for lower ability Year 5 or Year 6. The investigations were created to be solved in mixed ability groups, but could also be solved independently. “The Holiday Club Investigation” asks pupils to create a timetable by selecting activities, working out time intervals on the blank timetable and putting their chosen activities in the appropriate place. Activity cards and a blank timetable help pupils to explore different options. “Mike’s timetable” is a logic problem in which pupils need to follow instructions to create a delivery timetable. It also involves recording times in analogue and 24 hour clock. The answers to this investigation are provided at the end of this resource. Finally pupils are challenged to find their exact age. The “Useful Facts” give pupils everything they need to make the calculation. There are also ideas for extension activities.