Community Helpers Time

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a collection of word problems that focus on calculating time within the context of community helpers’ schedules and duties. The problems involve a variety of scenarios, such as a firefighter responding to an emergency, a police officer on patrol, a doctor’s appointment duration, mail delivery times, and school bus schedules. It also includes questions about a librarian’s workday, trash collection timing, a crossing guard’s shift, lifeguard rotation at a pool, and a teacher’s daily schedule. Students are asked to determine end times after the start of an event or total durations based on given information.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to apply their knowledge of adding and subtracting time in practical situations related to community services. It helps students understand the importance of time management in different professions and the responsibilities associated with various roles in the community. The problems encourage the development of problem-solving skills and enhance the students’ ability to work with time as a measurable and calculable quantity. Additionally, this worksheet serves to familiarize students with the daily routines and time commitments of those who work in service-oriented professions.