Maths
Stretch – Speed, Distance & Time
Stretch (universal 11+): use speed = distance ÷ time and rearrangements to solve journey problems.
MathsAge 11+25 minutes
What this topic covers
- Calculate speed from distance and time (km/h, m/s).
- Find distance from speed and time, and time from distance and speed.
- Handle times in minutes and hours, and average speed over a whole journey.
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsSpeed = Distance ÷ TimeRearrangingMinutes and Average Speed; the Unit Trap
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
clozematchingquiz
Example quiz question
60 km in 2 h. Speed?
- 30 km/h
- 58 km/h
- 62 km/h
- 120 km/h
Show the answer
Answer: A. 30 km/h
÷.