Telling time to the nearest minute: unlabeled clock | Math | 3rd grade | Khan Academy

TL;DR

Learn how to read time on a clock by understanding the hour and minute hands and their positions.

Transcript

• [Voiceover] Let's look at the clock and see what time is shown. The clock has two hands; this first shorter one, which represents the hours, and then there's a longer hand here that represents the minutes. So, we can start with the hours, this shorter hand right here. Before we can figure out the hours, you may have noticed our clock is not label... Read More

Key Insights

• ⌛ Understanding the difference between the hour and minute hands is crucial in reading time accurately.
• ⌛ The hour hand moves between the larger square marks, representing the hours on a clock.
• 🤗 The minute hand moves between the shorter marks, indicating the minutes on a clock.
• ⏲️ By counting the marks and understanding their positions, you can determine the time shown on a clock accurately.
• 🤗 The minute hand starts at zero minutes and moves in increments of five minutes between the marks.
• ❎ The hour hand can be determined by its position between the larger square marks.
• ⌛ Reading time accurately on a clock requires observing both the hour and minute hands.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you determine the hour on a clock?

The hour hand on a clock moves between the larger square marks. Each mark represents an hour, starting with 1 o'clock at the first mark and continuing until 12 o'clock.

Q: How can you tell the difference between minutes and hours on a clock?

The shorter hand on a clock represents the hours, while the longer hand represents the minutes. By understanding their positions and the marks they point to, you can differentiate between minutes and hours.

Q: How do you read the minutes on a clock?

The minute hand on a clock moves between the shorter marks. Each mark represents five minutes, starting with zero minutes at the top. By counting the marks, you can determine the minutes past the hour.

Q: What is the time shown on the clock in the content?

The time shown on the clock is 10:16 or 16 minutes past 10 o'clock.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The hour hand on the clock represents the hours, while the longer minute hand represents the minutes.

• The hour hand moves between the larger square marks, with each mark indicating an hour.

• The minute hand moves between the shorter marks and starts at the top, with every mark representing five minutes.