Year 2 - Maths
Compare and sequence intervals of time
Time: write and tell the time to five minutes
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will consolidate their understanding of time by comparing and sequencing intervals of time. They will learn to write the time to 5 minutes, including quarter past/quarter to
Lesson Summary
You will learn to compare and sequence intervals of time.
Key Notes
- Intervals of time can be compared using greater than, equal to and less than.
- They can also be ordered from longest to shortest or shortest to longest.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Interval: An interval is the space between two values or points. In this lesson, the time between nine o'clock and quarter past nine for example.
- Shortest: The least height, length or distance.
- Longest: The greatest height, length or distance.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to compare two time intervals when they are presented in different formats, such as five minutes to a quarter of an hour.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Intervals of time can be compared using greater than, equal to and less than. They can also be ordered from longest to shortest or shortest to longest.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Interval'
An interval is the space between two values or points. In this lesson, the time between nine o'clock and quarter past nine for example. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to compare two time intervals when they are presented in different formats, such as five minutes to a quarter of an hour. Correction: The lesson encourages converting time into minutes. Develop automaticity in recalling facts such as 15 minutes = quarter of an hour, 30 minutes = half an hour, 45 minutes = three quarters of an hour and 60 minutes = one hour.
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