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Telling Time with AM and PM

11 questions

2nd - 2nd Grade

Mathematics

Telling Time with AM and PM is a Grade 2 mathematics worksheet that helps students read times on clocks and distinguish between a.m. and p.m. across everyday situations. Its 11 questions include 5 multiple-choice items, 3 fill-in-the-blank items, and 3 open-ended responses. Students identify a time shown on a clock, decide whether a time belongs in the morning or afternoon, explain their reasoning, and work out a time 10 minutes later in two different forms. This worksheet supports students as they connect clock reading with daily routines and communicate how they know whether a time is a.m. or p.m. The varied question types provide opportunities for selected-response practice, written time notation, and explanation, while the final reflection item lets students consider their confidence with the skill. It is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key for Grade 2 classroom practice, independent work, homework, or review.

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Telling Time with AM and PM

Total questions: 11

Name
Class
Date
1.

a)

a.m.

b)

p.m.

2.

a)

a.m.

b)

p.m.

3.

a)

a.m.

b)

p.m.

4.



(a)  

5.



(a)  

6.



(a)  

7.

4 lines
8.

4 lines
9.

Alexis wakes up at the time shown on the clock. What time is it?

a)

7:15 a.m.

b)

8:15 a.m.

c)

7:15 p.m.

d)

8:15 p.m.

10.

Ted walks to the toy store in the afternoon.


Part A: Is the time 3:35 a.m. or 3:35 p.m.? Explain how you know.


Part B: Ted gets to the store 10 minutes later. Write the time in two different ways.

4 lines
11.

How do you feel about telling time between a.m. and p.m.?

a)

I still need help.

b)

I feel good, ut get confused sometimes.

c)

I could teach other people.

Answer Key

Telling Time with AM and PM

Total questions: 11

1.
a)

a.m.

2.
b)

p.m.

3.
a)

a.m.

4.
3:45 p.m., 3:45 pm
5.
8:05 a.m., 8:05 am
6.
7:50 p.m., 7:50 pm
7.
n/a
8.
n/a
9.
a)

7:15 a.m.

10.
n/a
11.
n/a

FAQs

What does the Telling Time with AM and PM worksheet cover?

This Grade 2 worksheet focuses on reading times shown on clocks, distinguishing a.m. from p.m., and writing times in more than one way. Its 11 items combine multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended questions, including a situation where students identify an afternoon time and add 10 minutes, so they practice both interpreting and explaining time.

How can I use this worksheet to teach a.m. and p.m. time?

Begin by reviewing how the same hour and minute can describe different parts of the day, then use the worksheet’s daily-routine contexts to discuss whether a time is a.m. or p.m. For the open-ended afternoon scenario, ask students to explain their choice before calculating 10 minutes later and writing the result in two forms.

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

Students may read the hour and minutes correctly but choose the wrong a.m. or p.m. label, especially when the clock shows a time that could occur in either part of the day. In the open-ended item, watch for students who add 10 minutes incorrectly or give only one written form instead of explaining the time and representing it two ways.

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

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for checking the multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and open-ended responses. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to help grade the completed worksheet.

How can I differentiate this telling-time worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or font size so the clock-reading prompts and written-response areas are easier to navigate. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support students working with the a.m./p.m. vocabulary and time explanations.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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