Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 2.MG.2

Demonstrate understanding of the concept of time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks.

What students need to be able to do

  • Identify the number of minutes in an hour (60 minutes) and the number of hours in a day (24 hours).
  • Determine the most appropriate unit of time (minutes, hours, days, or weeks) for a given activity or context and explain reasoning.
  • Show, tell, and write time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks.
  • Match a written time to the time shown on an analog clock to the nearest five minutes.