How are speed, distance and time related?

Speed is distance over time, distance is speed times time, and time is distance over speed.

How do I convert between km/h and m/s?

Multiply by 3.6 to go from m/s to km/h and divide by 3.6 the other way; turn minutes into hours or seconds first.

P6 Maths Speed, Distance and Time Paper 1: Basics

2026-11-09

Tutor Prep Guide · P6 Maths

Ten original items, each with an answer and a one-line explanation.

Direct answers　Items 1-3 are basic, 4-6 intermediate and 7-9 challenge, with item 10 as the error review. Time yourself first, then check every answer and redo the wrong ones.

01　Paper details (check answers afterwards)

Item	Detail
Questions	10
Suggested time	20
Difficulty mix	Foundation 3 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 3 · Error redo 1
Chapter	Chapter: P6 Maths Speed, Distance and Time
Level	P6

02　Questions (10 items)

FoundationA bus covers 120 km in 2 hours. What is its average speed?
FoundationA runner covers 240 m in 40 seconds. What is the speed?
FoundationA car travels at 60 km/h for 3 hours. How far does it go?
IntermediateA 150 km journey is made at 50 km/h. How many hours does it take?
IntermediateConvert 3 m/s into km/h.
IntermediateConvert 72 km/h into m/s.
ChallengeA cyclist covers 90 km in 1.5 hours. What is the average speed?
ChallengeA lorry runs at 40 km/h for 45 minutes. How far does it travel?
ChallengeA swimmer covers 500 m in 250 seconds. What is the speed?
Error redoError review: a pupil says 36 km/h is the same as 36 m/s. Is that right?

03　Answers and one-line notes

#	Answer	One-line note
1	60 km/h	Speed is distance divided by time: 120 / 2 = 60.
2	6 m/s	240 / 40 = 6, and the unit follows distance over time.
3	180 km	Distance is speed times time: 60 x 3 = 180.
4	3 hours	Time is distance divided by speed: 150 / 50 = 3.
5	10.8 km/h	Multiply by 3.6: 3 x 3.6 = 10.8.
6	20 m/s	Divide by 3.6: 72 / 3.6 = 20.
7	60 km/h	Average speed is total distance over total time: 90 / 1.5 = 60.
8	30 km	45 minutes is 0.75 hour, so 40 x 0.75 = 30.
9	2 m/s	500 / 250 = 2, keeping distance and time units consistent.
10	No, 36 km/h equals 10 m/s	Divide by 3.6 when changing km/h to m/s: 36 / 3.6 = 10.

04　What to do after marking

After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.

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