Tell the time to the nearest minute and compare units of time

Tell the time to the nearest minute and compare units of time

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Why this why now

This unit develops understanding of telling the time on an analogue clock to include writing and telling the time to the nearest minute. Pupils also estimate and compare the duration of activities. They are introduced to the concept of am and pm, learn about equivalence between measures of time and are introduced to Roman numerals which are sometimes used to label the hours on an analogue clock.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Read time to the hour and half hour
  • Count in fives on a clock face
  • Understand and compare minutes, hours and durations

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Why this why now

This unit develops understanding of telling the time on an analogue clock to include writing and telling the time to the nearest minute. Pupils also estimate and compare the duration of activities. They are introduced to the concept of am and pm, learn about equivalence between measures of time and are introduced to Roman numerals which are sometimes used to label the hours on an analogue clock.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Read time to the hour and half hour
  • Count in fives on a clock face
  • Understand and compare minutes, hours and durations