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Which subject	Mathematics
What topic	Convert 12 hour clock to 24 hr. Audience year 4 uk.
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Convert 12 Hour Clock to 24 Hour Clock

Topic

Convert 12 Hour Clock to 24 Hour Clock

Objectives

• Understand the differences between the 12-hour and 24-hour clock formats.
• Convert given times from the 12-hour format to the 24-hour format.
• Apply knowledge to solve practical problems involving time conversion.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets with 12-hour and 24-hour clock exercises
• A class set of analogue clocks (or clock manipulatives)
• Timer
• Projector (optional for demonstrating examples)

Grade/Age Group

Year 4, UK

Subject

Mathematics

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds with the Mathematics curriculum objectives for Year 4, particularly focusing on the understanding of time and its representation.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Initiate a discussion about the differences between 12-hour and 24-hour clocks. Explain why knowing both formats is important. Use examples from daily life.
2	Direct Instruction	10 mins	Present the rules for converting 12-hour format to 24-hour format. Show examples on a whiteboard with different times and illustrate the conversion process.
3	Guided Practice	10 mins	Distribute printed worksheets. Work through the first few questions as a class, providing support. Encourage students to ask questions.
4	Independent Practice	4 mins	Allow students to complete the remaining exercises on their worksheets independently. Circulate to offer help as needed.
5	Check Homework	1 min	Randomly collect worksheets to assess understanding, providing feedback without student presentations. Look for common errors and misconceptions.

Conclusion

• Review the key points learned in the lesson.
• Answer any lingering questions students might have.
• Remind students of the importance of knowing how to tell time in both formats for practical applications.

Homework

• Assign additional practice worksheets for conversion practice to reinforce the lesson learned.
• Encourage students to practice telling time at home using both formats with family members.

Assessment

• Evaluate students based on their worksheet completion and participation during the lesson.
• Provide targeted feedback on their understanding of converting times.

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