AC9M5M03

Measurement > Time

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Compare 12- and 24-hour time systems and solve practical problems involving the conversion between them.

What this means

Converting between 12- and 24-hour time (analog and digital).

  • This is the first mention of 24-hour time.

Tips

  • Students will need to be clear about whether the time is morning or afternoon, that is, am or pm.
  • Calculations of time differences can be quite difficult because of the non-decimal nature of time.

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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.