Maths Is All Around Us
Who knew a simple clock could spark so much maths? This time, we're heading to the Dymocks Building in Sydney, where one little picture opens the door to a whole lot of time-telling fun!
How It Works
Display the photo to your class and challenge students to solve these time-based maths problems!
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What time is shown on the clock?
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If 25 minutes pass, what time will it be?
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If this photo was taken during the day, what time will it be in 12 hours? Write your answer using the 24-hour clock.
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Write your own maths question about the image for a classmate to solve.
Encourage students to explain their thinking, show their working, and share different ways to solve each problem. You could even challenge them to create a question involving elapsed time or the 24-hour clock!
Why It's So Good
• Helps students recognise that maths is all around them, even when they're out and about.
• Practises students in reading clocks, calculating elapsed time, and converting between time formats.
• Encourages students to think critically and apply their knowledge to everyday situations.
• Lets students write their own questions and challenge their classmates.
• Simply display the image and let the mathematical conversations begin!
Add this picture prompt to your next Monday morning maths warm-up and see what your students come up with. You might be surprised by the questions they ask!
