Guided Practice: Time and Money
What We Will Practice
In this lesson, you will practice what you learned about telling time and counting coins. We will work through problems together step by step.
Remember:
- The short hand on a clock shows the hour
- The long hand on a clock shows the minutes
- A penny = 1 cent
- A nickel = 5 cents
- A dime = 10 cents
- A quarter = 25 cents
Worked Examples
Example 1: Reading a Clock
The clock shows the short hand pointing to 3 and the long hand pointing to 12.
Step 1: Look at the short hand. It points to 3.
Step 2: Look at the long hand. It points to 12, which means "o'clock".
Answer: The time is 3 o'clock.
Example 2: Counting Coins
Count: 1 dime, 1 nickel, and 2 pennies.
Step 1: Start with the biggest coin. 1 dime = 10 cents.
Step 2: Add the nickel. 10 + 5 = 15 cents.
Step 3: Add the pennies. 15 + 1 + 1 = 17 cents.
Answer: The total is 17 cents.
Practice Problems
Try these problems. Think through each step before checking your answer.
Problem 1
The short hand points to 7 and the long hand points to 12. What time is it?
Show Answer
7 o'clock - The short hand shows 7, and the long hand at 12 means "o'clock".
Problem 2
The short hand points to 11 and the long hand points to 12. What time is it?
Show Answer
11 o'clock
Problem 3
Count: 2 nickels. How many cents?
Show Answer
10 cents - Each nickel is 5 cents. 5 + 5 = 10 cents.
Problem 4
Count: 1 dime and 3 pennies. How many cents?
Show Answer
13 cents - 1 dime = 10 cents. 10 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 13 cents.
Problem 5
The short hand points to 2 and the long hand points to 12. What time is it?
Show Answer
2 o'clock
Problem 6
Count: 1 quarter. How many cents?
Show Answer
25 cents - A quarter equals 25 cents.
Problem 7
Count: 2 dimes and 1 nickel. How many cents?
Show Answer
25 cents - 10 + 10 + 5 = 25 cents.
Problem 8
The short hand points to 9 and the long hand points to 12. What time is it?
Show Answer
9 o'clock
Problem 9
Count: 3 pennies and 1 nickel. How many cents?
Show Answer
8 cents - Start with the nickel: 5 cents. Add the pennies: 5 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 8 cents.
Problem 10
Count: 1 dime, 1 nickel, and 1 penny. How many cents?
Show Answer
16 cents - 10 + 5 + 1 = 16 cents.
Check Your Understanding
Answer these questions to see how well you understand time and money.
Question 1
Which hand on the clock shows the hour?
Show Answer
The short hand shows the hour.
Question 2
Which coin is worth the most: a penny, a nickel, or a dime?
Show Answer
A dime is worth the most (10 cents).
Next Steps
- If you got most problems correct, move on to Word Problems
- If you need more practice, review Telling Time and Counting Coins lessons
- Practice counting coins at home with real money