Compare and sequence intervals of time
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can compare and sequence intervals of time.
Key learning points
- Intervals of time can be compared using greater than, equal to and less than.
- They can also be ordered from longest to shortest or shortest to longest.
Keywords
Interval - An interval is the space between two values or points. In this lesson, the time between nine o'clock and quarter past nine for example.
Shortest - The least height, length or distance.
Longest - The greatest height, length or distance.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to compare two time intervals when they are presented in different formats, such as five minutes to a quarter of an hour.
The lesson encourages converting time into minutes. Develop automaticity in recalling facts such as 15 minutes = quarter of an hour, 30 minutes = half an hour, 45 minutes = three quarters of an hour and 60 minutes = one hour.
Teacher tip
There are additional materials to support the delivery of this lesson, however, please consider creating a larger-scale version, with hoops and larger time interval cards.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many minutes are there in one hour? minutes.
Q2.Match the part of the clock with the time.
o'clock
quarter past
half past
quarter to
Q3.The circle represents a clock. Match the shapes to the times they represent.
30 minutes
15 minutes
45 minutes
Q4.How many minutes are there until the next hour? minutes.
Q5.Match the position of the minute hand to the time it shows.
15 minutes past
30 minutes past
45 minutes past
Q6.Match the symbol with the correct meaning.
less than
equal to
greater than
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the time intervals correctly.
45 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
Q2.Choose the correct symbol to complete this number sentence:
35 minutes _ half an hour
Q3.Choose the correct symbol to complete this number sentence:
45 minutes _ three quarters of an hour
Q4.Order these time intervals from shortest to longest:
Q5.Order these time intervals from longest to shortest.
Q6.Order these time intervals from shortest to longest:
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