Let's solve this step-by-step. The task is to draw the
minute hand and
hour hand on each clock to show the correct time based on the phrase given (e.g., "quarter past 5", "quarter to 12").
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🔍 Understanding the Terms:
-
"Quarter past X" means
15 minutes after the hour X.
- Example: Quarter past 5 = 5:15
-
"Quarter to X" means
15 minutes before the hour X.
- Example: Quarter to 12 = 11:45
Also remember:
- The
minute hand moves around the clock in 60 minutes.
- Each number represents 5 minutes.
- So, 15 minutes = 3 numbers (since 15 ÷ 5 = 3).
- The
hour hand moves gradually between the hours.
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Now let’s go through each clock:
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✔ Clock 1: Quarter past 5 → Already done for us!
- Time:
5:15
- Minute hand: Points to
3 (15 minutes)
- Hour hand: Slightly past 5
✔ Correct as shown.
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🕒 Clock 2: Quarter to 12
- This means
15 minutes before 12, so it's
11:45
- Minute hand: Points to
9 (because 15 minutes before 12 = 45 minutes past 11 → 45 ÷ 5 = 9)
- Hour hand: Almost at 12, but still slightly before it (close to 12, just before)
🔹 Draw:
- Minute hand →
9
- Hour hand → Just before
12
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🕒 Clock 3: Quarter to 5
- 15 minutes before 5 →
4:45
- Minute hand: Points to
9 (45 minutes)
- Hour hand: Almost at 5, but not quite there (just before 5)
🔹 Draw:
- Minute hand →
9
- Hour hand → Just before
5
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🕒 Clock 4: Quarter past 11
- 15 minutes after 11 →
11:15
- Minute hand: Points to
3 (15 minutes)
- Hour hand: Slightly past 11
🔹 Draw:
- Minute hand →
3
- Hour hand → Slightly past
11
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🕒 Clock 5: Quarter past 8
- 15 minutes after 8 →
8:15
- Minute hand: Points to
3
- Hour hand: Slightly past 8
🔹 Draw:
- Minute hand →
3
- Hour hand → Slightly past
8
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🕒 Clock 6: Quarter past 7
- 15 minutes after 7 →
7:15
- Minute hand: Points to
3
- Hour hand: Slightly past 7
🔹 Draw:
- Minute hand →
3
- Hour hand → Slightly past
7
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🕒 Clock 7: Quarter to 1
- 15 minutes before 1 →
12:45
- Minute hand: Points to
9
- Hour hand: Almost at 1, but still close to 12 (just before 1)
🔹 Draw:
- Minute hand →
9
- Hour hand → Just before
1
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🕒 Clock 8: Quarter past 2
- 15 minutes after 2 →
2:15
- Minute hand: Points to
3
- Hour hand: Slightly past 2
🔹 Draw:
- Minute hand →
3
- Hour hand → Slightly past
2
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✔ Summary of Answers:
| Clock | Time | Minute Hand | Hour Hand |
|-------|------------|-------------|-----------|
| 1 | 5:15 | 3 | Slight past 5 |
| 2 | 11:45 | 9 | Just before 12 |
| 3 | 4:45 | 9 | Just before 5 |
| 4 | 11:15 | 3 | Slight past 11 |
| 5 | 8:15 | 3 | Slight past 8 |
| 6 | 7:15 | 3 | Slight past 7 |
| 7 | 12:45 | 9 | Just before 1 |
| 8 | 2:15 | 3 | Slight past 2 |
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📌 Final Instructions:
On each clock:
- Draw the
minute hand pointing to the appropriate number:
-
3 for "quarter past"
-
9 for "quarter to"
- Draw the
hour hand:
- Slightly past the hour for "quarter past"
- Just before the hour for "quarter to"
Let me know if you'd like a visual guide or printable version!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of telling time worksheet quarter past.
