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Grade 2 math · C.1 · Time and Money

Tell time to the nearest five minutes

Each number on the clock is five minutes for the long hand.

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  1. On a clock, the minute hand points to 12 and the hour hand points to 10. What time is it?

    Answer: 10:00

  2. On a clock, the minute hand points to 9 and the hour hand is between 7 and 8. What time is it?

    Answer: 7:45

  3. On a clock, the minute hand points to 5 and the hour hand is between 2 and 3. What time is it?

    Answer: 2:25

Tip: Each number on the clock is five minutes for the long hand.

Curriculum

Common Core: 2.MD.C.7, 2.MD.C.8

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