⏰ Telling Time to the Nearest Minute & Elapsed Time Practice

Reading analog clocks and determining elapsed time can be a challenging task for some students. This presentation aims to step through the process and give students opportunities to practice their time-telling skills.

Students will practice looking at the hour hand and the minute hand on a variety of analog clocks to determine the time. Additionally, students will practice using a number line to calculate how much time has passed when given a start time and an end time.

How to Use Our Teaching Presentation in Your Classroom

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your math instruction in the classroom. 

🧑‍🏫 Group Lesson

Project the slides onto a screen and work through them as a class by having students record their answers in their notebooks or mini whiteboards.

🗣️ Turn & Talk

Invite students to pair up with someone in the seat nearest to them for a 5-minute Turn & Talk. Keep students engaged and on task by directing them to focus on a specific topic, or let them freely discuss the content. Use this Turn & Talk session to encourage students to make space for each other by actively listening, asking questions, and practicing empathy. 

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This resource was created by Colleen Burke, a teacher in New York and a Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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