Chapter 12 of the Class 4 Maths textbook Math Mela is Ticking Clocks and Turning Calendar. It covers reading time on a clock (hours and minutes) and reading dates, days, and months on a calendar.
Reading a Clock
Q: If the short (hour) hand of a clock is between 3 and 4, and the long (minute) hand points to 6, what time is it?
A: 3:30 (half past 3). The minute hand at 6 means 30 minutes have passed, and the hour hand between 3 and 4 confirms it is half past 3.
Understanding a.m. and p.m.
Q: What is the difference between a.m. and p.m.?
A: a.m. (ante meridiem) refers to the time from midnight to just before noon; p.m. (post meridiem) refers to the time from noon to just before midnight.
Reading a Calendar
Q: How many days are there in a week, and how many months are there in a year?
A: 7 days in a week, and 12 months in a year.
Calculating Days and Dates
Q: If today is Monday, what day will it be 3 days later?
A: Thursday (Monday → Tuesday → Wednesday → Thursday, counting 3 days forward).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many minutes are there in one hour?
60 minutes.
What tool is used to track the days, weeks, and months of the year?
A calendar.
Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 12 – Notes and Extra Questions
Along with these NCERT Solutions, students can also use the Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 12 Extra Questions and Class 4 Mathematics Chapter 12 Revision Notes for quick revision and extra practice.
