Tell and write the time including using Roman numerals
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can tell and write the time using Roman numerals
Key learning points
- Some analogue clock faces display Roman numerals instead of Arabic numerals for the hours.
- The methods for telling the time remain the same whether the clock face has Roman or Arabic numerals.
Keywords
Roman numerals - How ancient Romans used to write numbers.
Common misconception
Because the representation of numbers 1 to 3 bear a resemblance to tallies, pupils may be tempted to continue in this fashion, for example writing 4 in Roman numerals as IIII
Discuss with pupils the idea of Roman numerals being based around a small number of 'rules', which are never broken. One such rule is that the same letter is never used more than three times in a row. Spend time really focusing on IV and IX.
Teacher tip
Pupils need a solid grasp of telling the time to the nearest minute on an analogue clock to be successful in this lesson. If the children are confident in telling the time to the nearest minute, you could challenge them to think about Roman numerals beyond 12
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many minutes are there in one hour?
Q2.Match the part of the clock with the time.
o'clock
quarter past
half past
quarter to
Q3.How many minutes are there until the next hour? There are minutes to the next hour.
Q4.What time is being shown by the minute hand here?
Q5.Which of these clocks shows quarter to 3?
Q6.What time is being shown here? 25 minutes past
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order these Roman numerals from smallest to biggest.
Q2.Order these Roman numerals from smallest to biggest.
Q3.Match these Roman numerals to their Arabic numeral equivalent.
9
11
8
Q4.What is the missing Roman numeral on this clock?
Q5.What time is being shown on the clock? Select all that apply.
Q6.The minute hand is on IX and the hour hand is in between V and VI. What time is it?
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