Telling Time

Front

What is an analogue clock?

Back

An analogue clock shows time using hands that point to numbers on a dial.

Front

What is a digital clock?

Back

A digital clock shows time using numbers on a screen.

Front

What does the hour hand do?

Back

The hour hand points to the hour on the clock.

Front

What does the minute hand do?

Back

The minute hand points to the minutes on the clock.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

How many hours are in one day?

Back

There are 24 hours in one day.

Front

What is the difference between AM and PM?

Back

AM is for times from midnight to noon, and PM is for times from noon to midnight.

Front

What does it mean to tell time?

Back

To tell time means to read the clock and understand what time it is.

Front

What is a quarter past the hour?

Back

A quarter past the hour means 15 minutes after the hour.

Front

What is a half past the hour?

Back

A half past the hour means 30 minutes after the hour.