Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, 24-hour timetables (2)

In the 'Max Maths, Year 5' workbook, students are encouraged to deepen their understanding of time by learning to convert times from 12-hour to 24-hour formats. The exercise begins with an engaging task where pupils observe the times displayed on 12-hour clocks and are asked to write two possible equivalent times in 24-hour notation. This helps them grasp the concept that each time in the 12-hour format can correspond to two different times in a day when using the 24-hour system.

The 'Let’s Practise' section provides a practical application of this skill. Students are presented with a series of times in the 12-hour format and are tasked with converting them into 24-hour clock times. For example, 2.00 a.m. might be written as 02:00 in 24-hour time, and 3.59 a.m. as 03:59. The exercise progresses to include conversions for afternoon and evening times, such as 5.00 p.m. which converts to 17:00, and 8.00 p.m. to 20:00. The activity continues with additional examples, including the slightly more challenging conversion of 10.25 p.m. and 12.00 p.m., which students must accurately translate into the 24-hour format. This task is designed to solidify their understanding and ensure they can confidently distinguish between a.m. and p.m. times in both clock systems.