Time - Telling the Time to the Minute (2) - Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on enhancing children's proficiency in telling the time to the nearest minute using an analogue clock. It introduces the concepts of 'past' and 'to' to help students understand the relationship between minutes and hours. For instance, when the time is close to the next hour, students learn to count the remaining minutes 'to' the hour. The exercises require children to draw the clock hands to represent specific times, such as "20 minutes past 1" or "quarter to 4". This activity not only reinforces their ability to read time but also their understanding of five-minute intervals around the clock face. The worksheet is designed to gradually build their fluency and precision in time-telling skills.

In addition to the practical task of drawing clock hands, the worksheet includes reasoning and problem-solving challenges. One such problem presents a scenario where a clock has lost its hour hand, prompting students to deduce what time it could be and justify their reasoning. Another task involves identifying mistakes made by a character named Dexter when telling the time. These exercises encourage children to apply critical thinking and to articulate their thought process. By engaging with these activities, students deepen their comprehension of time measurement and develop a more nuanced appreciation of how clocks represent the passing of minutes and hours.