Time

problem

Decimal Time

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

Use the clocks to investigate French decimal time in this problem. Can you see how this time system worked?
problem

On Time

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

On a clock the three hands - the second, minute and hour hands - are on the same axis. How often in a 24 hour day will the second hand be parallel to either of the two other hands?
problem

Hike and Hitch

Age

14 to 16

Challenge level

Fifteen students had to travel 60 miles. They could use a car, which could only carry 5 students. As the car left with the first 5 (at 40 miles per hour), the remaining 10 commenced hiking along the road (at 4 miles per hour)...
problem

How Many Days?

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

How many days are there between February 25th 2000 and March 11th?
problem

Planet Plex Time

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

On Planet Plex, there are only 6 hours in the day. Can you answer these questions about how Arog the Alien spends his day?
problem

Mona's Day

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

Describe what Mona might be doing from these pictures of clocks which show important times in her day.
problem

Time Line

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

Describe what Emma might be doing from these pictures of clocks which show important times in her day.
problem

Twizzle's Journey

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

Twizzle, a female giraffe, needs transporting to another zoo. Which route will give the fastest journey?
game

Stop the Clock for Two

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

Stop the Clock game for an adult and child. How can you make sure you always win this game?
game

Do You Measure Up?

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

A game for two or more players that uses a knowledge of measuring tools. Spin the spinner and identify which jobs can be done with the measuring tool shown.