The long hand on 3 is quarter past; on 6, half past; on 9, quarter to the next hour. The short hand shows the hour it's on or just past.
quarter past15 minutes after the hour
half past30 minutes after the hour
quarter to15 minutes before the next hour
minute handthe long hand
Watch for: Reading 2:45 as quarter to 2 instead of quarter to 3. Mixing up the hour and minute hands. Guessing hours for something that takes minutes.
At home: Point out the clock at quarter past and quarter to during the day. Guess how long dinner will take, then time it.
Sample sheet and answer key
Freddie's Frog Pond
Grade 1 · Quarter hours and how long · 1.GR.C.5
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Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
What time is it?
The long hand on 3 is quarter past; on 9, quarter to.
1.
:
2.
:
3.
:
4.
:
5.
:
6.
:
Say it another way
Circle the words for each time.
9:45half past 9quarter to 10quarter past 9
2:15quarter to 3half past 2quarter past 2
4:15half past 4quarter past 4quarter to 5
About how long?
Circle the better guess.
A school day7 minutes7 hours
Tie your shoes1 minute1 hour
Brush your teeth2 hours2 minutes
Watch a movie2 hours2 minutes
Grade 1 · Sheet
Freddie's Frog Pond
Grade 1 · Quarter hours and how long · 1.GR.C.5
Answer key
Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
What time is it?
The long hand on 3 is quarter past; on 9, quarter to.
1.
4:00
2.
1:00
3.
11:30
4.
7:00
5.
2:30
6.
2:45
Say it another way
Circle the words for each time.
9:45half past 9quarter to 10quarter past 9
2:15quarter to 3half past 2quarter past 2
4:15half past 4quarter past 4quarter to 5
About how long?
Circle the better guess.
A school day7 minutes7 hours
Tie your shoes1 minute1 hour
Brush your teeth2 hours2 minutes
Watch a movie2 hours2 minutes
Answer key
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