Key calendar facts:
- 7 days in a week
- 12 months in a year
- Days per month: Jan,Mar,May,Jul,Aug,Oct,Dec = 31 days; Apr,Jun,Sep,Nov = 30 days; Feb = 28 or 29 days
Use a calendar to count forward or backward by days, weeks, or months.
Mass, Volume and Time • Topic 3 of 3
Reading a Calendar
Solved Examples
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Worked Example
How many days in 3 weeks?
Solution3 x 7 = 21 days.
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Worked Example
If today is June 15 (Tuesday), what day is June 22?
Solution7 days later = same day of week. June 22 is also a Tuesday.
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Worked Example
How many months from March to September?
SolutionMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September = 6 months later.
Key Points
- 7 days = 1 week. 30 or 31 days per month (Feb: 28/29).
- Same day + 7 days = same day of week.
- 12 months in a year; count forward to find future dates.
Quick Check — 4 MCQs
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Q1.How many days are in a week?
Explanation: Seven.
Q2.How many months are in a year?
Explanation: Twelve.
Q3.How many days are in a normal year?
Explanation: $365$.
Q4.Which month comes after June?
Explanation: July.