Telling time to the nearest minute

Front

What is the minute hand on a clock?

Back

The minute hand is the longer hand on a clock that shows the minutes.

Front

What is the hour hand on a clock?

Back

The hour hand is the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours.

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 points at 12, what does that mean?

Back

It means that it is the start of a new hour.

Front

If the minute hand points at 6, how many minutes past the hour is it?

Back

It is 30 minutes past the hour.

Front

What is a quarter past the hour?

Back

A quarter past the hour means it is 15 minutes after the hour.

Front

What is a half past the hour?

Back

A half past the hour means it is 30 minutes after the hour.

Front

If the time is 3:15, where is the minute hand pointing?

Back

The minute hand is pointing at the 3.

Front

If the time is 4:45, where is the minute hand pointing?

Back

The minute hand is pointing at the 9.