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Finding the minute hand on an analog clock

This math skill involves reading the minute hand on an analog clock. The key concept taught is that each number on the clock represents a 5-minute increment, so you must multiply the number the minute hand points at by 5 to determine the minutes past the hour.

Learn finding the minute hand on an analog clock

Teaching Transcript

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What does the minute hand indicate on this clock?

The minute hand is the larger of the hands, it's marked in red here

It's pointing at the 5, but minutes are a bit trickier

Each number represents 5 minutes, so the 5 means 25 minutes

Skill Practice

Finding the minute hand on an analog clock

Test your understanding of finding the minute hand on an analog clock by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.