Author: Labman

Sample Question

Here is a sample question your child might encounter on the 3rd grade NYS Math Test.
On Saturday, it started snowing at 12:30. Which clock shows the time it started snowing?
Answer: A

Extension Activities. . . Interactive Clock Games- http://apples4theteacher.com/math.html#tellingstimegames — a website with interactive digital and analog clocks. http://woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/maths/measures.htm#Time — a website with several clock activities. Check out “Set the Time” for a good challenge!
Print Materials and Interactive Activities: http://www.fi.edu/time/Journey/JustInTime/contents.html—a number of activities to work on with your child!

SUNY Cortland

Math Day 2008 at Parker Elementary School

Body Time!

Presented by:
Ashley Hudson and Kim Czuhanich

Why is TIME important?

Time is important because it guides us through our day. It can tell us when school is over, when it’s time to go to bed, or time to play. There are two ways we can show time. These are analog and digital. An analog clock has two hands which point to numbers that show us the time. A digital clock shows the digits themselves.
Analog:
Digital:

What our game involves:
Your child will be able to choose a partner in their group. One of them will lie down inside a life-size clock. We will show a time on both an analog and digital clock. The pairs will have to work together to get the person who is on the ground to show the right time with their body. Once everyone gets the time, the partners will switch positions. Then, another time will be shown.
What you can do at home:
For extra practice, try printing out the numbers 1-12 on pieces of printer paper. Lay them down on the ground in a circular formation to form a clock. Have your child lie down and form the times that you tell them. Don’t forget to give positive reinforcement and help when needed!

Aligning with the NYS Standards
1st Grade Standards
1.M.8: Tell time to the hour, using both digital and analog clocks.
2nd Grade Standards
2.M.9: Tell time to the half hour and five minutes using both digital and analog clocks.
3rd Grade Standards
3.M.9: Tell time to the minute using digital and analog clocks.