What is it
Time at KS1 covers reading clocks (o'clock, half past, and later quarter past/to), understanding the days of the week, months, and ordering events using words like before, after, and in-between.
Why it matters
Telling the time is one of the most practical, real-world maths skills a child learns early on, and it also quietly builds an understanding of fractions (half past, quarter to) before the word 'fraction' is even introduced.
Exam tip
A real analogue clock — not just a digital display — makes the relationship between the hands and the numbers far easier to grasp than a phone screen ever will.
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