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What topic	Time - quarter to / quarter past
What length (min)	30
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Mathematics Lesson: Time - Quarter to / Quarter Past

Lesson Duration: 30 Minutes

Grade Level: Year 2

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Lesson Objectives

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

1. Understand the concepts of "quarter to" and "quarter past."
2. Identify and read the time on an analogue clock.
3. Practice telling time in both "quarter to" and "quarter past" formats.

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Resources Needed

• Analogue clocks (real or paper cutouts)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with clock faces
• Visual aids showing "quarter past" and "quarter to"
• Timer

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Introduction (5 Minutes)

Begin the lesson by engaging the students in a brief discussion about time. Ask them questions such as:

• "What do we use to tell time?"
• "Can anyone tell me what the big hand and the little hand on a clock do?"

Introduce the terms "quarter past" and "quarter to." Explain that:

• Quarter past refers to 15 minutes after the hour.
• Quarter to refers to 15 minutes before the hour.

Visual Aid

Show the students a clock face with the hour hand pointing to 1 and the minute hand pointing to 3 (quarter past 1). Then, show them the clock with the hour hand pointing to 2 and the minute hand pointing to 9 (quarter to 2).

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Main Lesson (15 Minutes)

Teaching "Quarter Past"

1. Explain:

   • When the minute hand points to the 3, it is "quarter past."
   • For example, if the hour hand is on 1 and the minute hand is on 3, it is 1:15.

2. Activity:

   • Ask students to find times that are a "quarter past" on their clocks.
   • Give them a few minutes to practice with their peers.

Teaching "Quarter To"

1. Explain:

   • When the minute hand points to the 9, it is "quarter to."
   • For example, if the hour hand is on 2 and the minute hand is on 9, it is 1:45 (quarter to 2).

2. Activity:

   • Again, ask students to find times that are a "quarter to" on their clocks.
   • Encourage them to work in pairs to practice with one another.

Guided Practice

Using the whiteboard, write down various times. Include a mix of both "quarter past" and "quarter to" times. Ask students to raise their hands if they can tell you what time it is when you point to these times.

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Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

Distribute worksheets that have clock faces with different times shown.

• Students should fill in whether it is "quarter past" or "quarter to."
• Encourage them to write the time in both numeric and written form (e.g., 1:15 — "quarter past one").

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Conclusion (5 Minutes)

Review the key points of the lesson:

• "Quarter past" means 15 minutes after the hour.
• "Quarter to" means 15 minutes before the hour.

Closing Activity

Do a quick round of questions where you point to various times on an analog clock and ask students to shout out whether it is "quarter past," "quarter to," or the exact hour. This will reinforce their understanding in a fun and engaging way.

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Assessment

Evaluate students' worksheets to determine their understanding of "quarter past" and "quarter to." During the guided practice and closing activity, observe their ability to recognize and state the times correctly.

Extensions

For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to explore other times, such as "half past" and exact hour times. You may also consider introducing digital clocks in future lessons for a broader understanding of time.

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This lesson plan provides a comprehensive approach to teaching Year 2 students about telling time with a focus on "quarter past" and "quarter to."