Time

problem

Decimal Time

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

2 out of 3

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

3 out of 3

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

3 out of 3

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

1 out of 3

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

Planet Plex Time

Age

5 to 7

Challenge level

1 out of 3

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

1 out of 3

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

2 out of 3

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

3 out of 3

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

3 out of 3

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

1 out of 3

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.