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Time KS2

This collection is one of our Primary Curriculum collections - tasks that are grouped by topic.

Watch the Clock

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow starYellow star

During the third hour after midnight the hands on a clock point in the same direction (so one hand is over the top of the other). At what time, to the nearest second, does this happen?

How Many Times?

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

On a digital 24 hour clock, at certain times, all the digits are consecutive. How many times like this are there between midnight and 7 a.m.?

Wonky Watches

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Stuart's watch loses two minutes every hour. Adam's watch gains one minute every hour. Use the information to work out what time (the real time) they arrived at the airport.

Clocks

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow star

These clocks have been reflected in a mirror. What times do they say?

The Time Is ...

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

Can you put these mixed-up times in order? You could arrange them in a circle.

5 on the Clock

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow starYellow star

On a digital clock showing 24 hour time, over a whole day, how many times does a 5 appear? Is it the same number for a 12 hour clock over a whole day?

Two Clocks

Age 7 to 11
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star

These clocks have only one hand, but can you work out what time they are showing from the information?

Approaching MidnightLive

Age 7 to 14

Here's a strategy game with lots to explore. Can you find out enough to guarantee a win, no matter what the settings?



 
You may also be interested in this collection of activities from the STEM Learning website, that complement the NRICH activities above.
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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.

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