AM
Definition Of AM
The time between midnight and noon (midday) is called a.m.
More about AM
- "A.M" Stands for ante meridian (Latin).
Examples of AM
Ashley wakes up suddenly at night and finds that the clock shows 12:30. If she wants to write the time using a.m., she can write it as 12:30 a.m.
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Solved Example on AM
Ques: What time does the clock show, if it is morning?
Choices:
A. 6:25 a.m.
B. 5:25 a.m.
C. 6:25 p.m.
D. 5:25 p.m.
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Step 1: The hour hand in the clock lies between 5 and 6. So it is after 5.
Step 2: Count 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 minutes after 12. [Minute hand is at 5.]
Step 3: The clock shows 5 hour 25 minutes.
Step 4: We represent morning using a.m.
Step 5: Therefore, the clock shows 5.25 a.m.
Quick Summary
- AM refers to the time from midnight to noon.
- AM stands for ante meridian (Latin).
🍎 Teacher Insights
Use a visual clock to demonstrate the movement of the hands during AM hours. Relate it to daily activities, like waking up and going to school.🎓 Prerequisites
- Counting
- Basic understanding of time
- Numbers 1-12
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: What time of day is 6:00 AM?
Q2: Which of the following times is in the AM?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does AM stand for?
A: AM stands for ante meridian, which is Latin for 'before midday'.
Q: Is 12:00 AM midnight or noon?
A: 12:00 AM is midnight.