WorksheetsTime to the nearest 5 minutes
Total questions: 6
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Class
Date
Answer KeyTime to the nearest 5 minutes
Total questions: 6
1.
a)
12:40
2.
b)
8:10
3.
c)
10:15
4.
b)
7:30
5.
a)
2:25
6.
c)
3:20
Time to the nearest 5 minutes
6 questions
3rd - 3rd Grade
Mathematics
This Grade 3 mathematics worksheet gives students six multiple-choice opportunities to tell time to the nearest 5 minutes. For each “What time is it?” item, students interpret the time shown and select the matching digital time from three choices, including closely spaced options such as 12:40, 12:45, and 12:50. The set also includes times such as 8:10, 10:15, 7:30, 2:25, and 3:20, so students practise identifying the correct five-minute interval across different hours. Use this free printable worksheet for guided practice, independent work, a quick check, or review after instruction on reading clocks in five-minute increments. The repeated multiple-choice format keeps the task focused on accurate time recognition, while nearby answer choices help reveal whether students are counting minute intervals correctly. It is designed for Grade 3 learners and includes a complete answer key for efficient checking and feedback.
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What does this worksheet help students practise?
This Grade 3 worksheet helps students tell time to the nearest 5 minutes by answering six multiple-choice “What time is it?” questions. Students read each displayed time and distinguish the correct digital time from nearby choices, such as 12:40, 12:45, and 12:50.
How can I use this worksheet to teach telling time to the nearest 5 minutes?
First model how to identify the hour and count the minute intervals in groups of five. Then solve one or two of the worksheet’s multiple-choice items together, asking students to explain why the correct choice is different from the neighboring options before assigning the remaining questions for independent practice.
What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this time worksheet?
Watch for students choosing a nearby distractor because they stop counting at the wrong five-minute interval, such as selecting 8:05 or 8:15 instead of 8:10. Students may also identify the correct minutes but pair them with the wrong hour, so ask them to check both parts of each displayed time before selecting an answer.
How do I assign and grade this worksheet?
On Wayground, you can assign this worksheet as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz containing the six multiple-choice time questions. It includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app.
How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?
Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or increase the font size so the six time items and their answer choices are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the time-reading task.
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