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New York teachers stunned to learn some students can’t read time on old clocks after phone ban comes into play (www.independent.co.uk)
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At least 31 states and the District of Columbia restrict cell phones in schools

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[–] 2 points 8 months ago

Not once have I multiplied the number the minute digit is pointing to by 5 when reading a clock.

There are four checkpoints for me : 15, 30, 45 and 60 (full hour) at the quarter points. I just add 5 minutes or subtract 5 minutes for every 5 minute step depending on what quarter point is closer.

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