When Year 7 students learn about military time, they often make some common mistakes that can make it hard for them to understand and solve problems.
Mixing Up AM and PM: Many students have trouble remembering that military time runs from 0000 to 2359. This means we don’t use AM and PM anymore. Because of this, they might make mistakes with schedules, like thinking 1500 is 3:00 AM instead of 3:00 PM.
Mistakes with Subtraction: Some students try to switch from military time to regular time by doing subtraction. This can get tricky. For example, when they calculate 1200 minus 0900, it might seem easy, but they can end up getting the wrong answer about the time difference.
Not Enough Practice: If students don’t practice enough, they might struggle to convert times quickly.
To help with these problems, students should practice regularly with exercises that compare military time to standard time. They can also come up with ways to visualize the 24-hour clock. By practicing often, they will feel more confident and accurate when working with military time.
When Year 7 students learn about military time, they often make some common mistakes that can make it hard for them to understand and solve problems.
Mixing Up AM and PM: Many students have trouble remembering that military time runs from 0000 to 2359. This means we don’t use AM and PM anymore. Because of this, they might make mistakes with schedules, like thinking 1500 is 3:00 AM instead of 3:00 PM.
Mistakes with Subtraction: Some students try to switch from military time to regular time by doing subtraction. This can get tricky. For example, when they calculate 1200 minus 0900, it might seem easy, but they can end up getting the wrong answer about the time difference.
Not Enough Practice: If students don’t practice enough, they might struggle to convert times quickly.
To help with these problems, students should practice regularly with exercises that compare military time to standard time. They can also come up with ways to visualize the 24-hour clock. By practicing often, they will feel more confident and accurate when working with military time.