Numeracy- Developing Basic Numeracy Skills using the iPad

06. Timer

The timer is ideal for timing tasks such as boiling an egg or completing a task in class within a limited time.

Tap Timer in the bottom of the screen.

Rotate the hour and minute timer until the chosen length of time is displayed on the screen.

Tap the SOUNDS button to choose the ringtone that will signify when the time is up.

Tap Start when you are ready to begin.

You can watch the time wind down of the screen as the red circle goes around.

You may also continue to work on the iPad and when time is completed the alarm will ring.  A message will appear saying Timer Done. Click OK.

Note: It is also possible to Pause the timer during an activity by clicking Pause. 

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