• GlendatheGayWitch@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    It’s an easy way to introduce fractions, especially since it’s common to hear/say it’s a quarter passed 2, half passed 5, and a quarter to 9.

    Also teaches multiples, since the numbers on the clock represent multiples of 5.

    Helps with directions, clockwise is when the hands spin to the right and counter-clockwise to the left. You’d be amazed how many students can’t tell their left from right.

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      9 days ago

      You’d be amazed how many students can’t tell their left from right.

      wtf? this goes back further than analogue clocks… we used to have a ribbon on one hand until we learned to distinguish right from left

      next you’re gonna tell me kids can’t tie shoe laces anymore right?