Spotlight on Fractions

Fractions are a maths topic that is very relevant to everyday life. We use our

knowledge of fractions to solve problems and make decisions all the time.

Use mathematical language to talk about fractions.

Here are some maths language terms that are imporant to know:

Fraction – any part of a whole, a group or a number.

Numerator – showing the number of parts of the whole.

Denominator – the number of parts the whole is divided into.

Proper fraction – numerator is less than the denominator.

Improper fraction – numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Equivalent fraction – fractions that have the same value or amount.

Mixed numbers – a whole number and a fraction.

Some fun fraction links:

Fraction Splat

Fractone

Fraction Ice Cream Shop

Fraction Monkeys

Bathurst Excursion Details

7-10^th November 2011

Next term all Stage 3 students will have the opportunity to experience the conditions on the goldfields.  This period of time will come to life through a combination of artefacts, restored buildings, preserved sites, mines, photographic records and more.  Students will be engaged  through tours, role plays, stories and gold panning. 

This is a first for Scone Public and looks to be an exciting ‘new’ opportunity to supplement studies in this area. 

ITINERARY

The following provides a basic overview of our daily activities and links for your interest:

Monday 7^th November 2011

·         Depart Scone Public at 6am

·         Lunch: Abercrombie House

·         Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum

·         Dinner

·         Line Dancing

Tuesday 8^th November 2011

·         Bathurst Goldfields Tour:  Panning and Life on the Goldfields

·         Campfire

Wednesday 9^th November 2011

·         Chifley House

·         National Motor Racing Museum

·         Drive around Mount Panorama

·         BRAG – Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

·         Disco Dance

Thursday 10^th November 2011

·         Depart Bathurst

·         Jenolan Caves visit

·         Home to Scone

Tuesday 9th August 2011

Stage Three have been enjoying playing the fictional Gold Game.  Many of them have struck it lucky finding some hefty nuggets and invested in local shops and services while others have bought shares in mining companies.  It has proven to be very prosperous...until today...


It will go down in history as a day NOT to be forgotten.  The gun shots sent our hearts racing, their harsh words and abrupt manner left no choice but to act on their requests. 

It was them. The bushrangers had arrived to hit our town.  A raid that was unexpected around these parts of the country.  They are believed to be the trio of Jack W, Quick Kate and The Morro.  Due to their ambush, most miners are now stone broke.   Some will even need to renew their licences.   
To make matters worse the whole town was hit by fire.  It is hard to know the real damage until we head back in tomorrow.   Our strength of character will rebuild this mining town.  Just you wait!  

Look carefully and report these folk if you happen to see the around town and beware!

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