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AC9M2M04

Measurement > Clocks

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Recognise and read the time represented on an analog clock to the hour, half-hour and quarter-hour.

What this means

Read time on an analog clock. Digital time is not mentioned but the connections would make sense in students’ digital worlds of mobile phones, tablets etc. This is the first reference to reading or telling the time in the curriculum.

  • When reading analog time students will need to know about fractions (See AC9M2M02 also A9M2M05).

Tips

  • Use the terms ‘hour hand’ and ‘minute hand’, rather than ‘big’ and ‘little’ hands.
  • Expose students to ‘past’ & ‘to’, ‘half past’, ‘quarter past’, and ‘quarter to’, which is more difficult.
  • Repeated reference to the clock throughout the school day will be required for students to learn analog time.
  • Quarter to the hour is a difficult concept, as students need to see: (see image of clock).

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.