Grade 2 Quarter Past Time Practice Sheets

📚 Topic Summary

When we talk about 'quarter past' in telling time, we mean that 15 minutes have passed since the hour. Imagine a clock face: if the big hand (the minute hand) is pointing at the 3, it means it's a quarter of the way around the clock, or 15 minutes past the hour. So, if it's quarter past 2, it means it's 2:15!

Understanding 'quarter past' is a building block to mastering time-telling. With a little practice, you'll be able to quickly identify and understand this common time expression. This worksheet will help you get there!

🗂️ Part A: Vocabulary

• ⏱️ Quarter Past:
A) The hand that tells the minutes.
• 📍 Minute Hand:
B) 60 minutes.
• 🕒 Clock Face:
C) 15 minutes after the hour.
• ⏳ Hour:
D) The part of the clock with the numbers.
• 🧭 Analog:
E) A traditional clock with hands.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

When the minute hand points to the ____, it means it's quarter past the hour. This represents ____ minutes since the hour began. For example, quarter past 5 is written as ____. Therefore, time-telling becomes easier once you understand ____ of the clock and its relation to minutes. Remember every ____ minutes means half past the hour.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine it's quarter past 9 in the morning. Describe what you might be doing at that time on a typical school day. Explain why knowing how to tell time is important in your daily life.