Time: Hours, Minutes, and Seconds
Understanding the relationship between hours, minutes, and seconds, and solving simple time problems.
Key Questions
- Explain how many minutes are in an hour and how many seconds are in a minute.
- Predict how long a short activity might take in minutes or seconds.
- Construct a daily schedule using specific times for different activities.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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