Mathematics·Measurement·procedural
Telling time to the minute (age 7+)
Tell and write time from analogue and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, using a.m., p.m., and 12-hour and 24-hour notation
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning practical measurement skills — using rulers and other tools to measure length, weight, and volume accurately, working with money, and telling time to the nearest minute.
Evidence of understanding
- Read the time to five minutes on an analogue clock face
- Write the time using digital notation (e.g. 3:25)
- Distinguish between a.m. and p.m. and relate to daily events
Assessment prompt
If a clock shows 6:45 a.m., can Telling time to the minute (age 7+) tell you what time that is in words — and write it in 24-hour notation?
Standards alignment
2.MD.7US · ccss-math
Tell and write time
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 2
Ma/KS2/Y3/M/4GB · uk-nc-2013
Tell time (analogue)
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2