Max Maths, Year 4, Learn together, Review of reading the time

In a Year 4 lesson focused on reviewing how to read the time, students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the different components of a clock and their functions. The lesson begins by identifying the three main hands of a clock: the hour hand, the minute hand, and the second hand. The hour hand is described as the slowest moving, completing one full rotation around the clock face in 12 hours, with hours typically abbreviated as 'h'. The minute hand moves at a moderate pace, taking 60 minutes, which equates to one hour, to make a full circuit of the clock, and minutes are often denoted as 'min'. Lastly, the second hand is the fastest, racing around the clock in just 60 seconds, or one minute, with seconds abbreviated as 's'.

The lesson includes a practical application where a character named Jade is asked to read the time on a clock. It's a real-world example that shows it's half past two, which can also be expressed as 'two-thirty'. This interactive approach helps students to understand the concept of telling time and to practice reading clocks accurately. By breaking down the clock into its individual parts and explaining the speed and function of each hand, the lesson aims to build confidence in young learners when it comes to reading and understanding time.