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telling time to the nearest minute

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3rd - 3rd Grade

Mathematics

Telling Time to the Nearest Minute is a Grade 3 mathematics worksheet with 17 multiple-choice questions that build accuracy in reading analog clocks and identifying the corresponding digital time. Students determine times shown on clock faces, distinguish between closely related hour-and-minute combinations, select a clock representing a stated time, and connect a real-world arrival time such as 5:45 p.m. to its visual model. The questions also include times such as 12:03 and 12:42, giving students practice interpreting the hour and minute hands together. This free printable worksheet is useful for introducing or reviewing time-reading skills, independent practice, small-group instruction, or a quick check of understanding. Its repeated multiple-choice format lets teachers see whether students can translate between clock models, written times, and everyday time contexts. A complete answer key is included to support efficient checking and feedback.

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telling time to the nearest minute

Total questions: 17

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)
11:57
b)
10:57
c)
10:11
d)
11:11
2.
a)
11:05
b)
12:28
c)
11:28
d)
5:57
3.
a)
10:56
b)
11:56
c)
11:55
d)
11:11
4.
a)
2:10
b)
2:13
c)
3:10
d)
1:13
5.
a)
12:46
b)
1:46
c)
9:04
d)
12:09
6.
a)
7:28
b)
6:38
c)
5:38
d)
7:05
7.
a)
6:13
b)
2:34
c)
3:34
d)
7:02
8.
a)
9:29
b)
5:42
c)
6:42
d)
8:29
9.
a)
9:08
b)
10:08
c)
1:50
d)
10:01
10.
a)
5:57
b)
12:28
c)
11:28
d)
11:05
11.
a)

11:49

b)

10:49

c)

9:54

d)

10:54

12.
a)

2:05

b)

1:13

c)

2:06

d)

1:10

13.
a)

6:44

b)

7:34

c)

7:35

d)

8:34

14.

Determine the time shown on the clock.

a)

3:07

b)

7:03

c)

7:15

d)

3:35

15.

Determine the time shown on the clock.

a)

11:03

b)

12:03

c)

1:00

d)

12:63

16.

Ella Grace arrives at gymnastics at 5:45 p.m. Choose the clock that best represents the time she arrives for gymnastics.

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Choose the model that represents the time 12: 42.

a)
b)
c)
d)
Answer Key

telling time to the nearest minute

Total questions: 17

1.
b) 10:57
2.
c) 11:28
3.
a) 10:56
4.
b) 2:13
5.
a) 12:46
6.
c) 5:38
7.
b) 2:34
8.
d) 8:29
9.
b) 10:08
10.
c) 11:28
11.
b)

10:49

12.
b)

1:13

13.
b)

7:34

14.
c)

7:15

15.
b)

12:03

16.
a)
17.
b)

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What does this worksheet cover?

This Grade 3 worksheet covers telling time to the nearest minute through 17 multiple-choice questions. Students read analog clock faces, choose the matching digital time, and select clock models for stated times such as 5:45 p.m. and 12:42, strengthening connections between visual and written representations of time.

How can I use this worksheet to teach telling time to the nearest minute?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how to identify the hour hand and minute hand before reading the displayed time together. Then have students explain why a clock model matches a written time, such as 12:03 or 12:42, and use the arrival-time question to connect clock reading to an everyday schedule. Finish with the remaining multiple-choice items as guided or independent practice.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this time worksheet?

Watch for students who reverse the hour and minute hands, especially when selecting between options such as 3:07 and 7:03. Students may also read the hour hand as pointing exactly to the previous or next number without checking the minute hand, or accept an invalid minute value such as 63. Ask them to identify both hands and verify that the minute portion is a valid reading before choosing an answer.

How do I assign and grade this telling-time worksheet?

You can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or use it as a digital quiz on Wayground. It includes a complete answer key for checking all 17 multiple-choice questions, and printable student work can be graded by scanning it with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable option can also support classrooms working to reduce screen time.

How can I differentiate this clock-reading worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font size or spacing around the multiple-choice prompts, helping students focus on the clock visuals and answer choices. You can also select a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those changes support access to the time-reading questions.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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