Analog 45-minutes-past times
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Analog 45-minutes-past times: skill guide
| Objective | Learners read an analog clock at 45 minutes past the hour and choose the hour that completes the digital time. |
|---|---|
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Standard | CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.C.7 |
| Difficulty | Developing · Representational |
| Representation | Analog clock |
| Practice format | Interactive, account-free practice with immediate feedback |
Objective
Learners read an analog clock at 45 minutes past the hour and choose the hour that completes the digital time.
What this practice covers
Learners see an analog clock showing a time 45 minutes past the hour. The minute hand always points to 9 and the :45 is already written, so learners choose the hour from 1 to 12. The hour hand is close to the next number, so learners practice naming the hour it has passed. Choose a 5-question Quick check or a 15-question Practice session; the difficulty progression adjusts to the selected length.
Standards alignment
Prepares for Common Core: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.C.7 — Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes.
Who it’s for
This practice is designed for Grade 1 learners building an early understanding of clocks and time. It is also useful for older learners who want a calm visual review of how hours and minutes are represented.
What to know first
- Learners should count by fives and understand that the short hand tracks the hour while the long hand tracks minutes around the clock.
Difficulty and scaffolding
Developing · Representational stage
Problem representations
- Analog clock
Three worked examples
- The minute hand points to 9, which is 45 minutes. The hour hand is close to 6 but has not reached it, so the time is 5:45.
- The hour hand is between 11 and 12, near 12. It has not reached 12, so the time is 11:45.
- The hour hand is between 12 and 1, near 1. It has passed 12, so the time is 12:45.
Likely misconceptions
- Learners may choose the next hour because the hour hand is almost there, or read the minute hand on 9 as the hour. The hour changes only when the minute hand reaches 12. Until then, the hour is the number the short hand has passed.
Hints and explanations
- The minute hand points to 9, which is 45 minutes. The hour hand is close to 6 but has not reached it, so the time is 5:45.
- The hour hand is between 11 and 12, near 12. It has not reached 12, so the time is 11:45.
- The hour hand is between 12 and 1, near 1. It has passed 12, so the time is 12:45.
What to practice next
Next, practice analog mixed quarter-hour times, which mixes :00, :15, :30, and :45 and asks for both the hour and the minutes.
Editorial review
Reviewed by Brilliant’s curriculum team. Exercises are generated within defined difficulty ranges and checked against verified answer rules.
Analog 45-minutes-past times FAQs
What does analog 45-minutes-past times teach?
It teaches learners to read the hour on an analog clock at 45 minutes past. Every problem is at :45, so the minute hand stays on 9. The hour hand is close to the next number, so learners practice naming the hour it has passed.
Why are clock minutes counted by fives?
A clock face has 12 numbers and 60 minute marks. Moving from one number to the next covers five minute marks, so counting by fives from 12 to 9 gives 45 minutes.
Should telling-time practice be timed?
No timer is necessary. Accuracy and explanation should come first. Ask the learner to find the short hand, name the number it has passed, and then check that the long hand is on 9.
How can an adult help after a mistake?
Have the learner trace the short hand and say which number it has passed and which number it is moving toward. The hour is the number it has passed. Keep the correction brief and let the learner retry the same problem before showing the answer.