Time

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What is the definition of time?

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Time is a measurable period during which events occur, often quantified in hours, minutes, and seconds.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

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How do you read an analog clock?

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To read an analog clock, observe the position of the hour hand and the minute hand. The hour hand indicates the hour, while the minute hand indicates the minutes past the hour.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

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What does 9:30 represent on a clock?

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9:30 represents nine hours and thirty minutes after midnight or noon.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What is the difference between AM and PM?

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AM (Ante Meridiem) refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM (Post Meridiem) refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

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How do you convert 24-hour time to 12-hour time?

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To convert 24-hour time to 12-hour time, subtract 12 from any hour greater than 12 and add 'PM'; for hours 0-11, add 'AM'.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

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What is the significance of the minute hand on a clock?

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The minute hand indicates the number of minutes past the hour, moving around the clock face every hour.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

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How do you calculate the time difference between two times?

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To calculate the time difference, subtract the earlier time from the later time, converting hours and minutes as necessary.

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CCSS.3.MD.A.1

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What does it mean when the clock shows 12:00?

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12:00 can represent either noon or midnight, depending on the context.

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How can you tell if it is morning or evening when looking at a clock?

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You can tell if it is morning or evening by the context of the time (AM or PM) or by the position of the sun.

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What is a digital clock?

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A digital clock displays time in numerical format, showing hours and minutes, and sometimes seconds.