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Category C 2008
Internet Assignments
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To go directly to these assignments click on the links in this table.
We recommend NOT giving students the password to access these files. You can download and save the assignment for later use by following these instructions: Downloading Instructions (It is best to use "fresh" downloads of these files as the links within assignments may go out of date.) A lot of schools have a proxy server that will store the page once it has been viewed by you allowing students access without the need for passwords. If you are unsure how to best use this service talk to your school IT person or e-mail OTRNet with your questions.
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Assignments are graded from simplest at the top to most complex at the bottom. |
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| Money For Music | Select $100 worth of music from online music stores. | |
| Big Day Out | Plan a trip to the movies. | |
| Gone Shopping | An online shopping trip to spend $100 on the weeks shopping. | |
| Exchange Your Money | Changing foreign currency into Australian dollars. | |
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Rainforest Touring Rainforest Touring |
Plan a self-drive holiday in the rainforest around Cairns. This file is a free sample - just click on the link to access the file. |
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| catc05A | Atherton Tablelands Touring | An assignment written by Kate Bolton of Ravenshoe SS in Queensland. Kate has used the Rainforest Touring idea and written an assignment relevant to her local area. She has contributed this to OTRNet to make it freely available to anyone who wishes to use it. |
| The Best Loan | Obtain a personal loan after some "comparison shopping". | |
| Sporting Stats | Present an article based on statistics from one sport. | |
| Make Yourself Mobile | Purchase a car and detailing the associated costs. | |
| Job Search | Find a job and investigate the levels of pay and conditions of the job. | |
| Oz Air Adventure | Plan a trip around Australia by air visting 5 cities in 14 days. | |
**Note: The dominant mathematical strand in all Internet Assignments is Working Mathematically (Reasoning and Strategies).
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