Tell and write the time including using Roman numerals
I can tell and write the time using Roman numerals
Tell and write the time including using Roman numerals
I can tell and write the time using Roman numerals
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some analogue clock faces display Roman numerals instead of Arabic numerals for the hours.
- The methods for telling the time remain the same whether the clock face has Roman or Arabic numerals.
Common misconception
Because the representation of numbers 1 to 3 bear a resemblance to tallies, pupils may be tempted to continue in this fashion, for example writing 4 in Roman numerals as IIII
Discuss with pupils the idea of Roman numerals being based around a small number of 'rules', which are never broken. One such rule is that the same letter is never used more than three times in a row. Spend time really focusing on IV and IX.
Keywords
Roman numerals - How ancient Romans used to write numbers.
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