Year 1 - Maths
Draw and label a clock face talking about the hours
Time - sequencing events and telling the time to the hour and half hour
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will sequence events in chronological order and recognise and use language relating to dates. They will tell the time to the hour and half past the hour linking to fractions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to draw and label a clock face. you can identify where the hours are marked on a clock face.
Key Notes
- The numbers 1 to 12 show the hours on a clock face.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Clock face: The front part of a clock with the numerals 1 to 12 written on it.
- Hours: A unit of time.
- O'clock: Used with the numbers 1 to 12 when telling the time to mean an exact hour.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils will have lots of familiarity with linear number lines but will be less familiar with circular ones. They may not understand that in terms of time, 12 is often followed by 1
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
The numbers 1 to 12 show the hours on a clock face. The numbers 1 to 12 show the hours on a clock face.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Clock face'
The front part of a clock with the numerals 1 to 12 written on it. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils will have lots of familiarity with linear number lines but will be less familiar with circular ones. They may not understand that in terms of time, 12 is often followed by 1. Correction: Take frequent opportunities outside of the lesson to practise counting around the clock so that pupils get used to the sequence ... 11, 12, 1, 2 ...
More Lessons In This Unit
- Sequence events across a week in chronological order Study Guide
- Sequence events in the school day in chronological order Study Guide
- Sequence everyday events in chronological order Study Guide
- Tell the time to the half hour using the hour hand Study Guide
- Tell the time to the hour and half hour using the hour and minute hands Study Guide
- Tell the time to the hour using the hour hand Study Guide
- Use language relating to days of the week Study Guide
- Use language relating to days, weeks, months and years Study Guide
- Use language relating to months of the year Study Guide
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