How to Tell Time Using the Hour Hand and Minute Hand

This video tutorial teaches how to tell time on an analog clock by understanding the roles of the hour and minute hands. It explains the clockwise movement of the hands, the significance of tick marks, and provides practical examples to illustrate how to read time accurately. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points covered.

What is the primary difference between the hour hand and the minute hand on an analog clock?

• The hour hand is longer and moves faster.

• The hour hand is shorter and moves slower.

• The minute hand is shorter and moves slower.

• The minute hand is longer and moves slower.

How many tick marks are there on an analog clock, and what do they represent?

• 12 tick marks, each representing 5 minutes.

• 24 tick marks, each representing 2.5 minutes.

• 60 tick marks, each representing 1 minute.

• 100 tick marks, each representing 0.6 minutes.

If the hour hand is between 9 and 10, and the minute hand is on the 5th tick mark past 12, what time is it?

• 8:55

• 9:05

• 10:05

• 9:50

When the hour hand is almost at 5 and the minute hand is on the 50th tick mark, what is the time?

• 5:10

• 4:50

• 5:50

• 4:10

What should you look at first when determining the time on an analog clock?

• The second hand

• The tick marks

• The minute hand

• The hour hand