Telling Time & Elapsed Time

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What is the definition of telling time?

Back

Telling time is the ability to read and understand the time shown on a clock.

Front

What are the two main types of clocks?

Back

Analog clocks and digital clocks.

Front

What does an analog clock look like?

Back

An analog clock has a face with numbers and hands that point to the hours and minutes.

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What does a digital clock display?

Back

A digital clock shows the time in numbers, usually in hours and minutes.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What is elapsed time?

Back

Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an event to the end of that event.

Front

If it is 2:00 and you wait for 30 minutes, what time will it be?

Back

It will be 2:30.

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How do you calculate elapsed time?

Back

To calculate elapsed time, subtract the start time from the end time.

Front

What is the time shown on a clock with the hour hand on 3 and the minute hand on 12?

Back

The time is 3:00.

Front

If a soccer game starts at 9:00 and lasts for 45 minutes, what time does it end?

Back

It ends at 9:45.