Telling Time to the Nearest Minute

Front

What is a clock?

Back

A clock is a device used to measure and show time.

Front

What are the two main parts of a clock?

Back

The two main parts of a clock are the face and the hands.

Front

What do the hour hand and minute hand do?

Back

The hour hand shows the hour, and the minute hand shows the minutes.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What does it mean to tell time to the nearest minute?

Back

It means to read the time accurately, showing the exact minute.

Front

If the minute hand is on the 3, what time is it?

Back

It is 15 minutes past the hour.

Front

What is the difference between AM and PM?

Back

AM refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM refers to the time from noon to midnight.

Front

How do you read the minute hand on a clock?

Back

Count the small marks on the clock face; each mark represents one minute.

Front

What is quarter past the hour?

Back

Quarter past the hour means 15 minutes after the hour.

Front

What is half past the hour?

Back

Half past the hour means 30 minutes after the hour.