Ontario K–8 curriculum · Glossary

unit of time

Definition

A "unit of time" is just a way to measure how long something takes, like using seconds or minutes. You can also use non-standard units, like how many times a pendulum swings.

unit of time is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.

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