Vocabulary
What does articulate mean in a professional setting?
To express ideas clearly and effectively using well-organized language.
A school report shows the number of students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses over five years:
Year 1: 120 students
Year 2: 145 students
Year 3: 160 students
Year 4: 185 students
Year 5: 210 students
What trend does this data show?
A steady increase in AP course enrollment over time.
What is the purpose of a resume?
To highlight your qualifications and earn an interview.
Who founded AVID?
Mary Catherine Swanson
A streaming service advertises $9.99/month. Upon signing up, you notice extra fees for taxes and HD access.
Task:
What should you do before signing up?
How can this lesson apply to other purchases?
Read all terms, calculate total cost, and compare with alternatives.
Always check for hidden fees and total costs in contracts.
What does it mean to tailor a resume?
To customize or adjust something to fit a specific purpose or audience.
A company tracks profits for four years.
Year 1: $500,000
Year 2: $500,000
Year 3: $500,000
Year 4: $500,000
What trend does this data show?
Stability / No change
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
A cover letter introduces you and explains why you are a strong candidate.
What is the main goal of AVID?
Advancement via individual determination
You see a limited edition item online for $120. You only have $150 left for discretionary spending this month.
Should you buy it? Explain using budgeting and goal-setting skills.
No (explanation varies)
What is the purpose of eye contact in communication?
Looking at the person you are speaking with to show attention, confidence, and respect.
A company advertisement claims:
“90% of students improved their grades using our study app.”
However, the advertisement does not mention how many students were surveyed.
Question:
Why should consumers question this claim?
Because the sample size is missing. Without knowing how many students were surveyed, the statistic may be misleading or unreliable.
After submitting a cover letter and resume, you haven’t heard back in two weeks. Which action demonstrates the most professional follow-up?
Sending a polite follow-up email is professional and shows initiative.
Why are AVID strategies such as note-taking, collaboration, and inquiry valuable beyond high school?
They prepare students for college expectations and professional environments.
A credit card offers rewards points but has a very high APR.
What risk should a consumer consider?
High interest charges over time.
What does persuade mean?
To convince someone to believe or do something using evidence, reasoning, or strong arguments.
Student participation in a club changed like this:
September: 25 students
October: 40 students
November: 30 students
December: 50 students
What trend best describes this data?
Fluctuation
A student is submitting a resume for a Science Lab Internship, but the original resume emphasizes customer service experience at a restaurant.
Which action best tailors the resume for the internship?
A. Highlight lab-related coursework, lab safety knowledge, and data collection skills.
B. Emphasize customer service skills, such as interacting with people and handling complaints.
C. Add general extracurricular activities, like sports or clubs, to show involvement.
D. Focus on personal hobbies unrelated to science, like gaming or social media.
A.
Imagine you are designing a school-wide AVID initiative to help all students improve academic performance and college readiness. Describe three ways you would incorporate WICOR strategies into the program and explain why each is important for student success beyond high school.
Varies
Two loans offer the same amount of money.
Loan A: lower interest, longer time
Loan B: higher interest, shorter time
What should you compare before choosing?
Total cost of repayment.
What does emphasize mean in professional writing?
To highlight or give special importance to a key idea or point.
A study shows that students who participate in academic support programs have higher college acceptance rates.
Question:
What is a reasonable conclusion based on this information?
Academic support programs may help improve college readiness and acceptance rates.
A cover letter begins:
"I am applying because I really need a job and I like your company."
Explain why this is ineffective.
Ineffective because it is personal, vague, and does not highlight qualifications.
A student reads a complex article, writes a summary, discusses it with classmates, and organizes their notes in a binder. What is this an example of?
WICOR
An ad says: “Buy this phone! Everyone is getting one!”
Task:
Identify two techniques the ad uses to influence consumers.
Explain why you should evaluate before purchasing.
Varies