Telling Time: to the 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. It moves around the clock face once every hour.

Front

What is the hour hand on a clock?

Back

The hour hand is the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours. It moves around the clock face once every 12 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 minute?

Back

Telling time to the minute means being able to read the exact time, including the minutes, on a clock.

Front

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

Back

If the minute hand is on the 3, it is 15 minutes past the hour.

Front

What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

Back

'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.

Front

What does the term 'half past' mean?

Back

'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour.

Front

If the time is 2:30, where is the minute hand pointing?

Back

If the time is 2:30, the minute hand is pointing at the 6.

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 time 4:45 on a clock?

Back

At 4:45, the hour hand is between 4 and 5, and the minute hand is on the 9.