This grade 2 time test checks telling time to five minutes in 45 minutes, with 9 questions for a total of 20 points.
This test checks telling time to the nearest five minutes on analog and digital clocks and using a.m. and p.m. (2.MD.C.7). Read each clock carefully. Write minutes with two digits. Total: 20 points.
- Grade: Grade 2
- Chapter: Telling Time to Five Minutes
- Common Core: 2.MD.C.7
- Time: 30 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 2 pts; Question 5: 2 pts; Question 6: 3 pts; Question 7: 2 pts; Question 8: 2 pts; Question 9: 3 pts)
Grade 2 Time Test: questions 1–5
Question 1: Read two clocks (2 points)
Write the time shown on each clock.
Question 2: Minute hand number (2 points)
Look at the clock.
- To which number does the minute hand point? (1 point)
- Write the time shown. (1 point)
Question 3: Draw the hands (2 points)
Draw the hour hand and the minute hand to show 4:20.
Question 4: Morning or afternoon (2 points)
Write the time with a.m. or p.m.
- Mei eats lunch at 12:15 in the afternoon. (1 point)
- Diego wakes up at 6:50 in the morning. (1 point)
Question 5: Match the time (2 points)
A digital clock shows 10:35.
- Which analog clock shows the same time? (1 point)
- What time does the other clock show? (1 point)
Grade 2 Time Test: questions 6–9
Question 6: Find the mistake (3 points)
Jamal says this clock shows 8:03.
- Write the correct time. (1 point)
- Explain Jamal’s mistake. (2 points)
Question 7: Order the times (2 points)
Write these times from earliest to latest: 3:45 p.m., 11:20 a.m., 7:10 p.m.
Question 8: Noon or midnight (2 points)
Answer each question.
- Is 12:00 p.m. noon or midnight? (1 point)
- Which time is later on the same day: 12:00 p.m. or 11:55 p.m.? (1 point)
Question 9: Soccer practice (3 points)
Priya’s soccer practice starts at the time on Clock A. She arrives at the time on Clock B. Both times are in the afternoon.
- Write the time practice starts, with a.m. or p.m. (1 point)
- Write the time Priya arrives, with a.m. or p.m. (1 point)
- Does Priya arrive before or after practice starts? (1 point)
How to use this grade 2 time test
Take this grade 2 time test without notes, then grade it with the test answer key out of 20 points.
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