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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	O’clock and half past
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 3
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Lesson Plan: O’clock and Half Past

Subject: Mathematics

Duration: 30 minutes
Year Level: Grade 3

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify and read the time on an analog clock to the nearest hour and half past the hour.
• Understand the concept of time in relation to daily activities.

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Materials Needed

• Analog clocks (either paper clocks with movable hands or clock models)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with clock faces
• A timer or stopwatch

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Introduction:

   • Welcome students and introduce the topic: "Today, we are going to learn about telling time, focusing on o'clock and half past."

2. Engage the Class:

   • Ask students: “What activities do we do at specific times in the day?” (E.g., "When do we have lunch?" “What time do we start school?”)
   • Briefly discuss the importance of understanding time.

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Explain O’clock:

   • Show a large analog clock on the whiteboard.
   • Point to the hour hand and explain that it indicates the hour.
   • Discuss how the minute hand points to "12" when it is o'clock.
   • Example: “When the time is 3:00, the short hand points to 3 and the long hand points to 12.”

2. Explain Half Past:

   • Show the same clock with the minute hand pointing at "6."
   • Explain that when the minute hand is on 6, it is 30 minutes past the hour.
   • Example: “When the time is half past 3 (3:30), the short hand is slightly past the 3, and the long hand points to 6.”

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Clock Activity:

   • Distribute paper clocks to each student.
   • Ask students to set their clocks to different times.
     • For example: "Set your clock to 2:00" then share with the class.
     • Use prompts for half past as well: "Now change it to half past 4."

2. Check Understanding:

   • Walk around the classroom to provide support and ensure students are setting the clocks correctly.
   • Ask students to explain their clock settings in pairs.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Worksheet Activity:
  • Hand out worksheets that have various clock faces with prompts like:
    • "Write down the time shown on the clock."
    • "Draw hands on the clock to show 1:00 and half past 5."

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Recap:

   • Gather students and review what they learned about o'clock and half past.
   • Ask a few students to share their answers from the worksheet.

2. Q&A Session:

   • Allow students to ask questions if they are unsure about anything.
   • Emphasise the importance of practising telling the time daily.

3. Closure:

   • Assign students to practice telling time at home with their family members before the next lesson.
   • Thank students for their participation!

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Assessment

• Monitor student participation during guided practice.
• Review completed worksheets to assess understanding.
• Observe student interaction and ability to explain the time during the conclusion.

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Note for Teachers

Ensure that every student understands the concept before proceeding. Consider using additional resources or activities for students who need more practice with telling time.