Telling Time to the Minute

Front

What is the definition of telling time to the minute?

Back

Telling time to the minute means being able to read and understand the time displayed on a clock, specifically identifying the exact minute in addition to the hour.

Front

How many minutes are there in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What does the minute hand on a clock represent?

Back

The minute hand on a clock indicates the number of minutes that have passed within the current hour.

Front

What does the hour hand on a clock represent?

Back

The hour hand on a clock indicates the current hour of the day.

Front

If the time is 3:08, what does the '08' represent?

Back

The '08' in 3:08 represents 8 minutes past 3 o'clock.

Front

How do you convert time from a 12-hour format to a 24-hour format?

Back

To convert from a 12-hour format to a 24-hour format, add 12 to the hour if it is PM (except for 12 PM, which remains 12) and keep AM hours the same.

Front

What is the significance of the position of the minute hand at 12 o'clock?

Back

When the minute hand is at 12 o'clock, it indicates the start of a new hour.

Front

How can you determine the time elapsed between two times on a clock?

Back

To determine the time elapsed, subtract the earlier time from the later time, taking into account the minutes and hours.

Front

What is the relationship between the minute hand and the hour hand as time progresses?

Back

As time progresses, the minute hand moves continuously around the clock face, while the hour hand moves more slowly, advancing to the next hour only after 60 minutes.

Front

If the time is 11:47, how many minutes are left until the next hour?

Back

There are 13 minutes left until the next hour.