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AC9M3M04

Measurement > Time/Clocks

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Describe the relationship between the hours and minutes on analog and digital clocks, and read the time to the nearest minute.

What this means

Telling the time on analog and digital clocks to the nearest minute.

  • This is the first official mention of digital clocks in the curriculum. However in Year 2 (AC9M2M04) we advised some connections be made between analog and digital clocks.
  • The difference between reading analog clocks and digital clocks will need to be explicitly taught. Analog clocks are read using different language to digital clocks. For example, “a quarter past 10” would be read as ten fifteen on a digital clock.

Tips

  • Time will require teaching lessons, follow up regular review sessions and regular incidental references throughout the school day.
  • “Quarter to” is the only recommended use of ‘to.’ Times such as 10:40 would not be read as “twenty to eleven.”

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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.