Time

Notes

 

1.   Hour hand -shorter hand

      Minute hand - longer hand

  

2.   Reading the hour hand can be a problem for students   especially when it is pointing between two numbers. It is a good habit for them to draw a line, extending the hour hand. This enables them to see clearly.

In addition, they can take also take note of the minute hand. As long as the minute hand hasn't point to the number 12, the hour hand refers to the earlier of the two numbers.

For example, in this case the arrow is pointing between 2 and 3. From the red line, it is clear that the hour hand hasn't reached 3. Therefore, it cannot be 3 O' clock but 2.55 in this case.

3. It is important for students to know where to draw the hour hand. It depends heavily on where the minute hand is pointing to. Therefore, where one draws the hour hand,  is important as it represents the movement of a clock.

(Observe the hour hand in each picture)

 

 

 

 

If the minute hand is between 1 - 4 ( 5- 20 minutes), then the hour hand should be drawn slightly after 11.

 

 

 

If the minute hand is between 4 - 8 (25-40 minutes), then the hour hand can be approximately in the middle, between 11.00 and 12.00.

 

 

 

 

If the minute hand is between 9-11 (45-55 minutes), then the hour hand should be drawn nearer to 12.00.

 

 

4.  A.M and P.M stand for Ante Meridian and Post Meridian respectively. They are latin words which mean "before midday" and "after midday".

The terms 12 a.m and 12 p.m may cause confusion and should not be used. Therefore, it is advisable to use the terms 12 noon and 12 midnight.

Learning Outcomes
-tell and write time to 5 minutes ( in terms of the minute hand, every 5 minutes)

-Use a.m and p.m to differentiate between morning, afternoon and evening

-Use abbreviations h and min

-Draw hands on the clock face to show time

-derive the duration of one hour/half hour from an o'clock face.


That's all! Thank you :)