Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

Grade 1 → Measurement → Time ↓


Telling Time to the Half Hour


Learning to tell time is a basic skill that children need to learn. When we talk about "telling time to the half hour," it means knowing how to read time when the minute hand of a clock is pointing to the 6. In this case, the clock shows 30 minutes past the hour, or "half past" the hour.

Understanding the clock

The clock is circular in shape and may have numbers from 1 to 12 (sometimes in Roman numerals or dots). It has two main hands:

  • Hour hand: It is usually a small needle. It tells us the hour by pointing to a number.
  • Minute hand: This is usually the longer needle. It tells how many minutes past the hour. When the minute needle is at 6, it means half of the hour has passed.
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What does "half past" mean?

The term "half-past" refers to the half-hour after any given hour. This occurs when the minute hand points directly to the number 6 on the clock, indicating that thirty minutes have passed since the previous hour.

For example:

  • If the hour hand is between 1 and 2, and the minute hand is at 6, the time is "1:30" or "half past one."
  • If the hour hand is between 9 and 10, and the minute hand is at 6, the time is "9:30" or "nine-thirty."

Learning with examples

Example 1: It's half past two

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In this example, the hour hand is between the 2 and 3, and the minute hand is at 6. The clock is showing 2:30, which we read as "two minutes past two-thirty."

Example 2: Half past six

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In this clock, the hour hand is located between 6 and 7 and the minute hand is at 6. The time displayed is 6:30, which is also expressed as "half past six."

Practice time-telling skills

Practicing telling time is very helpful in gaining confidence in reading a clock. Here are some exercises you can do:

  • Look at different clocks in your home at different times of the day and talk about what time they show at half-hourly intervals.
  • Make clocks with different half-hour time intervals and tell what time they are showing.

The importance of learning to tell time

Learning how to tell time up to the half-hour helps kids in more ways than you might expect.

  • Helps in understanding the concepts of past and present.
  • Introduces the basics of fractions by understanding "halves."
  • This improves their ability to follow a schedule and manage their time effectively.

Telling time is not just a mathematical skill; it is an important life skill that helps children develop a sense of independence and responsibility.

More examples and exercises

Write and solve:

  1. If the time is half past three then what will be the hour and minute in the clock?
  2. Draw the hands on the clock showing the time 10:30 (ten thirty).
  3. If the minute hand is at 6, and the hour hand is between 7 and 8, what is the time?

Solve and give answer:

Suppose you see a clock that shows half-past four. If you subtract 30 minutes from it, what will the new hour show on the clock?

  • The clock will show 4:00 or four o'clock.

Through consistent practice, understanding "half time" will come naturally to students, and they will be able to quickly and accurately tell time at this interval on any analog clock.

Conclusion

Learning to tell time to the half hour is an important step that lays the groundwork for better understanding how our day and activities are scheduled. When children grasp this concept, they can better manage their time and understand what different times during the day mean in context – such as knowing that it is half an hour before snack time or half an hour before their favourite television show starts. Through practice and reinforcement, children will develop the skills needed to tell time with confidence and accuracy.


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