How many seconds in a minute
I can say how many seconds there are in a minute.
How many seconds in a minute
I can say how many seconds there are in a minute.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are 60 seconds in a minute.
- Seconds are a short measure of time.
- Seconds can be used to time short activities and durations.
Keywords
Estimate - To estimate is to find a value that is close enough to the right answer, usually with some thought or calculation involved.
Seconds - There are 60 seconds in one minute.
Common misconception
When first learning about seconds, pupils come to realise they are very quick. They count seconds at the same speed in which they count other numbers - usually too quickly.
The classic way to slow down counting speed so that it more closely matches the pace of seconds is to use 'one Mississippi, two Mississippi' etc. For most pupils that is an obscure reference point - counting elephants is suggested as an alternative.
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To help you plan your year 3 maths lesson on: How many seconds in a minute, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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