Section C: Practice Problems Time on the Clock

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In this section, we learned to read clocks to tell and write time to the nearest 5 minutes. By counting by 5 starting at the number 1, we can tell the time in hours and minutes. We can also use half past, quarter past, or quarter till to tell time when the minute hand is in certain positions. To show the time of day, we use a.m. and p.m. when we tell and write time.

5 analog clocks.

Problem 1 (Lesson 11)

  1. Write the time shown on the clocks using the words half past, quarter past, or quarter till.

    Analog clock. Hour hand, past the three. Minute hand, at three.
    Analog clock. Hour hand, almost to the 8. Minute hand, at 9.

  2. Draw hands on the clock face to show half past 5.

Problem 2 (Lesson 12)

Analog clock. Hour hand at 8. Minute hand at 11.

Priya says that the clock shows that it’s 7:11. Do you agree with Priya? Explain your reasoning.

Problem 3 (Lesson 13)

  1. Analog clock. Hour hand, almost nine. Minute hand, ten.

    The clock shows when Clare went to bed. Write the time, including a.m. or p.m.

  2. Analog clock. Hour hand, between 7 and 8. Minute hand, at 5.

    The clock shows when Noah got to school. Write the time, including a.m. or p.m. 

Problem 4 (Exploration)

Mai got to school at 7:35 a.m. She left school to go home 375 minutes later. What time did Mai leave to go home? Explain your reasoning.

Problem 5 (Exploration)

Fill out the table with some of the things you do during the day and the time for each activity.

activity

time

wake up

leave for school

Problem 6 (Exploration)

This clock only has an hour hand.

What can you say about the time shown on the clock?