Australia · Year 3 · Maths
A ready-to-use printable worksheet for focused practice in telling time.
When telling time, look carefully at the hour and minute hands. The minute hand shows how many minutes have passed around the clock. This activity gives students a focused opportunity to apply the skill in a clear, structured format.
I can use what I know about reading time accurately to complete the activity and explain my thinking.
Read the instructions together, model one example if needed, then let the student complete the remaining questions. Review answers afterwards and discuss any difficult item.
Use this resource for targeted practice, revision or small-group support. Ask students to explain their strategy rather than focusing only on whether an answer is correct.
Keep practice short and purposeful. After the worksheet, ask your child to show one example using words, objects or a simple explanation.
Students may understand the idea but rush the instructions or choose an unsuitable strategy. Encourage them to identify what the question is asking before starting.
When telling time, look carefully at the hour and minute hands. The minute hand shows how many minutes have passed around the clock.
Self-check: Explain how you know the hour and minutes instead of reading only one hand.