Time - Hours, Minutes and Seconds - Starter

In an engaging maths activity designed for Year 4 students during the Summer Term, children are presented with a practical problem involving fractions and weights. The task begins with a 300g chocolate bar, and students must determine the difference in the amount consumed by two individuals, Zach and Rosie, who eat different fractions of the chocolate. The exercise challenges pupils to apply their knowledge of fractions and subtraction to find out how many fewer grams Zach eats compared to Rosie. This real-world application helps to solidify their understanding of mathematical concepts in a fun and relatable context.

Additionally, the students are tasked with matching times to their corresponding clock faces, further enhancing their understanding of time in a practical manner. They are required to recognise times such as "5 minutes to 5 in the afternoon" and "20 minutes to 6 in the evening" and pair them with the correct clock illustrations. This exercise not only reinforces their ability to tell time but also to convert it into digital format. Furthermore, the activity includes a table completion task where students convert fractions into decimals, such as "five tenths" to 0.5 and "eight tenths" to 0.8, thereby bridging the gap between different numerical representations. The variety of tasks in this lesson plan caters to different aspects of the maths curriculum, providing a comprehensive learning experience.