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The Clock block displays an interactive clock with customizable analog and digital displays. Use it to demonstrate time concepts, show specific times, or provide visual references for time-telling activities. This is a display block for teaching and demonstration. learners can view the clock but aren’t assessed on reading it.
For assessable time-telling activities where learners set or read the time, use the Clock Question block instead.

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When to use Clock blocks

Clock blocks work well for:
  • Demonstrating how to read analog and digital clocks
  • Showing specific times as visual examples
  • Illustrating time concepts (o’clock, half past, quarter to)
  • Providing reference clocks alongside question content
  • Displaying the current time in real-time

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Settings

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Display settings

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Display
select
default:"both"
Which clock display(s) to show:
  • Both: Shows both analog and digital clocks
  • Analog: Shows only the analog clock face
  • Digital: Shows only the digital time display
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Notation
select
default:"12"
The time format for the digital display:
  • 12-hour: Uses AM/PM notation (e.g., 3:30 PM)
  • 24-hour: Uses 24-hour format (e.g., 15:30)
Only visible when display includes digital clock.
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Period
select
default:"AM"
The time period for 12-hour notation: AM or PM.
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Show current time
switch
default:"false"
When enabled, the clock displays and updates to show the current real time.

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Analog clock settings

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Show hour hand
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, displays the hour hand on the analog clock.
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Show minute hand
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, displays the minute hand on the analog clock.
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Show seconds
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, includes seconds in the time display.
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Show hour numerals
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, displays numbers (1–12) around the analog clock face.
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Show hour intervals
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, displays tick marks at hour positions.
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Show minute intervals
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, displays tick marks at minute positions.

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Additional display options

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Show time in words
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, displays the time written in words (e.g., “half past three”).
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Show period
switch
default:"true"
When enabled, displays the AM/PM indicator.

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Tips for teachers and parents

Best practices:
  • Use analog only mode when teaching clock face reading
  • Enable Show time in words to reinforce time vocabulary
  • Hide minute intervals for more challenging clock reading practice
  • Use Show current time for real-world connection activities
  • Pair with Clock Question blocks to create teach-then-assess sequences
  • Progress from showing o’clock times to half past, then quarter times
  • Clock Question. Assessable version where learners set or read the time