Mathematics and Science
It has been challenging and interesting beginning this term. The Year 3 – 5s in Science looked at Human Endeavour and started to build their understanding of the relationship between energy production and its impact on the environment including Climate Change. They had to make educated decisions and make recommendations to the town management committee, about their chosen renewable energy. The students studied the differences between the fossil fuel and renewable energy. Currently students are starting to develop an understanding of climate change and its effect on the environment. They will research the chosen effect and prepare a PowerPoint presentation.
Year 6 – 9 students have worked very hard to improve their understanding of some different and complex mathematical ideas. At Year 6 we are working on mastering fractions, addition and subtraction. The Year 7s will learn how to apply mathematics to the Fashion business, they will design, learn how to make a profit in the business and how to budget to be a profitable business. At Year 8 and 9 we worked on the very difficult concept of Index Law as well as on the development of understanding of the linear relationships. Once students master the mathematical concepts they will be working on problem solving and how to apply their new knowledge.