Telling Time to the Nearest 5 Minutes

Front

What do the small lines on a clock represent?

Back

The minutes.

Front

What do the red numbers on a clock represent?

Back

The hours.

Front

What is the 'short hand' on the clock called?

Back

Hour Hand.

Front

What is the 'long hand' on the clock called?

Back

Minute Hand.

Front

How many minutes are there between each small line on a clock?

Back

5 minutes.

Front

What does it mean when the minute hand points to the 12?

Back

It indicates the top of the hour.

Front

What does it mean when the minute hand points to the 6?

Back

It indicates half past the hour.

Front

If the time is 1:10, where is the minute hand pointing?

Back

To the 2.

Front

If the time is half past 2, what is the position of the hour hand?

Back

Between 2 and 3.

Front

How do you read the time when the minute hand is on a small line?

Back

You round to the nearest 5 minutes.