Telling Time & Elapsed Time

Front

What is the definition of telling time?

Back

Telling time is the ability to read and understand the time shown on a clock.

Front

What are the two main types of clocks?

Back

Analog clocks and digital clocks.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

60 minutes.

Front

What does A.M. stand for?

Back

A.M. stands for 'Ante Meridiem', which means 'before noon'.

Front

What does P.M. stand for?

Back

P.M. stands for 'Post Meridiem', which means 'after noon'.

Front

If it is 2:00 P.M. now, what time will it be in 30 minutes?

Back

2:30 P.M.

Front

What is elapsed time?

Back

Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an event to the end of that event.

Front

If lunch starts at 11:43 A.M. and ends at 12:19 P.M., how do you calculate the duration?

Back

Subtract the start time from the end time: 12:19 - 11:43 = 36 minutes.

Front

What is the time shown on a clock that has the hour hand on 8 and the minute hand on 9?

Back

8:45.

Front

If Jenna finishes her homework at 4:17 after starting at 3:30, how do you find out how long she worked?

Back

Subtract the start time from the finish time: 4:17 - 3:30 = 47 minutes.