To tell the time on an analog clock, we look at two hands:
1.
The short hand (hour hand): This tells us the hour. It points to the number of the hour. If it is between two numbers, we use the smaller number (the one it just passed).
2.
The long hand (minute hand): This tells us the minutes.
* If it points to
12, it is
00 minutes (o'clock).
* If it points to
6, it is
30 minutes (half past).
* If it points to
3, it is
15 minutes (quarter past).
* If it points to
9, it is
45 minutes (quarter to).
Let's solve each clock row by row, from left to right.
Row 1:
*
Clock 1: The short hand points to
5. The long hand points to
12.
* Time:
5:00
*
Clock 2: The short hand is halfway between
2 and
3. The long hand points to
6.
* Time:
2:30
*
Clock 3: The short hand is halfway between
8 and
9. The long hand points to
6.
* Time:
8:30
Row 2:
*
Clock 4: The short hand points to
6. The long hand points to
12.
* Time:
6:00
*
Clock 5: The short hand points to
12. The long hand points to
12.
* Time:
12:00
*
Clock 6: The short hand is a little bit past
2. The long hand points to
9. When the minute hand is on 9, it means 45 minutes.
* Time:
2:45
Row 3:
*
Clock 7: The short hand is halfway between
8 and
9. The long hand points to
6.
* Time:
8:30
*
Clock 8: The short hand is halfway between
9 and
10. The long hand points to
6.
* Time:
9:30
*
Clock 9: The short hand is a little bit past
10. The long hand points to
3. When the minute hand is on 3, it means 15 minutes.
* Time:
10:15
Final Answer:
Row 1:
5:00
2:30
8:30
Row 2:
6:00
12:00
2:45
Row 3:
8:30
9:30
10:15
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of clock practice worksheet.
