Understanding Time for Grade 3

What are the different types of clocks?

• Analog, Digital, Atomic, Wall, Wristwatch, Smartwatch

• Sand Timer

• Hourglass

• Calendar

How do you read an analog clock?

• Look at the hour hand for the hour and the minute hand for the minutes.

• Look for the color of the clock hands.

• Use a digital clock to compare times.

• Count the number of ticks for the hour.

What is the main difference between digital and analog clocks?

• Digital clocks are always battery-operated; analog clocks are not.

• Analog clocks can only show time in hours; digital clocks can show seconds.

• Digital clocks are more accurate than analog clocks in all situations.

• Digital clocks show time numerically; analog clocks use hands on a dial.

What activities can you do at 3 PM?

• Take a break, have a snack, or attend a meeting.

• Do laundry

• Watch a movie

• Go for a run

How many minutes are there in one hour?

• 30

• 90

• 60

• 45

If the clock shows 2:30, what time will it be in 45 minutes?

• 3:30

• 3:00

• 2:45

• 3:15

What does the short hand on a clock represent?

• The date

• The second

• The minute

• The hour

How do you convert 1 hour and 30 minutes into minutes?

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 120 minutes

• 90 minutes

What time is it when the hour hand is on 4 and the minute hand is on 12?

• 4:30

• 4:00

• 3:00

• 5:00

If it is 5:15 now, what time will it be in 2 hours?

• 6:15

• 7:15

• 7:45

• 5:45