Reach for the Stars 2008
Students all around Australia have been collecting, sharing and investigating data!
Features of Reach for the Stars include:
- ‘Real-life’ mathematics
- Quality learning through engaging activities
- Opportunities for cross-age collaboration
- The whole school can get involved in one activity
- Age-appropriate materials from pre-school to secondary school
- Participation is FREE
- Involvement is flexible - each teacher can choose
- 76 862 participants in 506 schools reported data in 2007
In 2008, students collaborated in a nationwide experiment to investigate where coins land when thrown onto a target under various conditions.