NCERT Solutions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 13: Time Goes On – Free PDF Download

Chapter 13 of Class 3 Maths Mela, Time Goes On, extends the o’clock time-telling from Class 2 to reading a clock at half-past and quarter-past/quarter-to times, and introduces the calendar in more detail.

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

NCERT Solutions for Class 3 Maths Chapter 13: Time Goes On – Free PDF Download

What this chapter teaches.
Building on Class 2’s Which Season is it?, children now read a clock showing half-past (for example, half-past 4, when the minute hand is on 6), and are introduced to quarter-past and quarter-to times. They also learn to use a calendar to find dates, the day of the week for a given date, and simple duration questions (like how many days until a certain date).

Activity 1 — Reading Half-Past Times.
Children learn that when the minute hand points to 6, the time is ‘half past’ whatever hour the hour hand has just passed — for example, hour hand between 4 and 5, minute hand on 6, is half past 4.

Activity 2 — Quarter-Past and Quarter-To.
Children learn to read the clock when the minute hand is on 3 (quarter past) or on 9 (quarter to the next hour), extending their clock-reading beyond o’clock and half-past.

Activity 3 — Using a Calendar.
Children use a monthly calendar page to find what day of the week a given date falls on, and answer simple questions like how many days remain until a certain event.

Activity 4 — Daily Routine and Time.
Children connect clock times to their own daily routine (waking up, school, meals, bedtime), practising reading and stating times in a natural, everyday way.

Why This Chapter Matters

Reading a clock accurately (beyond just o’clock) and using a calendar confidently are practical, everyday skills children use immediately — for their school timetable, planning, and daily routines.

How to Use These Solutions

Work through the activities above together with the child’s own textbook pictures where relevant, talking out loud through each idea. You can download the full chapter from our Class 3 Maths NCERT book page, or browse every Class 3 subject on our Class 3 hub.

More on This Chapter

Along with this walkthrough, you can also use the Class 3 Maths Chapter 13 Extra Questions and Class 3 Maths Chapter 13 Revision Notes for extra practice and quick revision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'half past' mean on a clock?
It means 30 minutes have passed the hour shown by the hour hand — the minute hand points to 6.

What is the difference between 'quarter past' and 'quarter to'?
‘Quarter past’ means 15 minutes after the hour (minute hand on 3); ‘quarter to’ means 15 minutes before the next hour (minute hand on 9).

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