MINUTE
Definition Of Minute
Minute is a unit of time and is equivalent to 
of an hour.
More About Minute
1 minute = 60 seconds
60 minutes = 1 hour
1 day = 24 hours
Examples of Minute
The small hand shows the number of hours and the big hand shows the minutes.
Video Examples: 3 Minute Math - Subtract Fractions
Solved Example on Minute
Ques: David has his piano class daily at 5:00 p.m. If the class continues for 45 minutes, at what time does the piano class finish exactly?
Choices:
A. 5:45 p.m.
B. 5:30 p.m.
C. 5:15 p.m.
D. 5:00 p.m.
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Step 1: The time at which David has his piano class = 5:00 p.m.
Step 2: The duration of the piano class = 45 minutes.
Step 3: The time at which his class finishes = the time at which the class starts + the duration of the class
Step 4: = 5:00 + 0:45 = 5:45 p.m.
Step 5: Diana completes his piano class daily by 5:45 p.m.
Quick Summary
- A minute is a unit of time.
- There are 60 seconds in a minute.
- There are 60 minutes in an hour.
🍎 Teacher Insights
Use visual aids like clocks and timers to help students understand the concept of minutes. Provide real-world examples, such as timing activities.🎓 Prerequisites
- Counting
- Basic Arithmetic
- Understanding of Hours
Check Your Knowledge
Q1: How many minutes are in half an hour?
Q2: If an activity takes 15 minutes, and you start at 2:00 PM, when will it end?
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many seconds are in a minute?
A: There are 60 seconds in a minute.
Q: How many minutes are in an hour?
A: There are 60 minutes in an hour.