To solve this, we need to read each clock by looking at the hour hand (the short one) and the minute hand (the long one).
Clock 1:
- The short hour hand is halfway between 2 and 3. This means it is past 2 o'clock but not yet 3 o'clock. So the hour is 2.
- The long minute hand is pointing straight down at the 6. When the minute hand is on the 6, it means 30 minutes have passed.
- Time:
2:30
Clock 2:
- The short hour hand is pointing directly at the 8.
- The long minute hand is pointing directly up at the 12. When the minute hand is on the 12, it means exactly 00 minutes (o'clock).
- Time:
8:00
Clock 3:
- The short hour hand is pointing directly at the 12.
- The long minute hand is pointing directly up at the 12.
- Time:
12:00
Clock 4:
- The short hour hand is halfway between 5 and 6. This means it is past 5 o'clock. So the hour is 5.
- The long minute hand is pointing straight down at the 6, which means 30 minutes.
- Time:
5:30
Clock 5:
- The short hour hand is pointing directly at the 3.
- The long minute hand is pointing directly up at the 12.
- Time:
3:00
Clock 6:
- The short hour hand is halfway between 3 and 4. This means it is past 3 o'clock. So the hour is 3.
- The long minute hand is pointing straight down at the 6, which means 30 minutes.
- Time:
3:30
Final Answer:
1. 2:30
2. 8:00
3. 12:00
4. 5:30
5. 3:00
6. 3:30
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of telling time to half hour worksheet.
