finding and using information from books
 : Auckland Visit
Approach: Station
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Resources: Auckland Visitors Guide 1997

Questions / instructions:
A family is going to visit Auckland. They haven't been there before. They want you to find some information for them. You will need to use the Auckland Visitors' Guide.

 
   
% responses
y8

1. They want to go to the Auckland City Art Gallery. What time of the day does it open?

10am

84

2. They would like to take their dog for a walk at Eden Garden. What number would they ring to find out if dogs are allowed?

(09) 638-8395

69

3. Their 10 year old child wants to go either ice skating or to the zoo.
Which would be cheaper?
How much cheaper?

zoo
$2.00

80
69


4. They want to catch a bus from the airport to the city. How much will it cost for a single ticket?

$10.00

39
Number correct:
5
4
3
2
1
0
26
30
20
12
7
5

Commentary:
The year 8 students were generally successful with this task except for part 4. The required information was not clearly indexed in the table of contents: it could be found by looking under the heading "Airlines", under "Bus/coach tours and services" (listed under "Johnston's") but not under "Airport information".



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