Tell the time to the hour and half hour using the hour and minute hands
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use both hands on a clock face to show what hour it is and when it is half past the hour.
Key learning points
- The long hand points to 12 when the time is on the hour.
- We say ___ o'clock when the time is on the hour.
- The minute hand moves all the way round the clock in one hour.
- When the minute hand is pointing to the 6, it is half past.
Keywords
Hour hand - The shorter hand on a clock that points to the hours.
Minute hand - The longer hand on a clock that points to the minutes.
O'clock - Used with the numbers 1 to 12 when telling the time, to mean an exact hour.
Common misconception
Pupils will often mix the hour hand and the minute hand, labelling each as the other.
The lesson presents two stem sentences which run through each cycle. The use of these stem sentences, alongside frequent opportunities to practise interpreting clocks, outside of the lesson will help pupils to secure the learning.
Teacher tip
Stem sentences are a great way to scaffold learning. Like any scaffolding, it should be removed when possible, but saying the sentences when working with pupils during the 'Practice' tasks is a useful way to support those still struggling with the concepts presented.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Alex is standing halfway between 2 and 3.
Q2.True or false? The time being shown by the hour hand is 3 o’clock.
Q3.What time is being shown by the hour hand here? o’clock
Q4.What time is being shown by the hour hand here?
Q5.Is the hour hand showing half past 10?
Q6.True or false? The hour hand is showing half past 7
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which is the minute hand?
Q2.What time is being shown here?
Q3.What time is being shown here? o’clock.
Q4.True or false? The clock is showing 9 o’clock.
Q5.What time is being shown here?
Q6.Is this clock showing half past 10?
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