These skills include reading, writing, speaking, listening, and applying mathematics.
a. critical thinking
b. academic skills
c. thinking skills
d. foundation skills
What are b. academic skills.
100
High school graduates without special training are rarely considered for good-paying jobs. True or False
What is True.
100
A ____________ is an area of study in which you specialize while in school.
What is a major.
100
What are aims or targets a person tries to reach or achieve?
What are goals.
100
An __________ is a student who works in a temporary position with an emphasis on job training. It can be paid or unpaid.
What is an intern.
200
These type of skills involve applying critical and creative thinking to decision making and problem solving.
a. critical thinking
b. academic skills
c. thinking skills
d. foundation skills
What are c. thinking skills.
200
This type of training program offers a series of courses that teaches students skills necessary for employment in a skilled trade.
What is career and technical education or vo-tech.
200
An _______________________ is an academic title/degree granted after completing a two-year college program.
What is an associate degree.
200
What does the "m" stand for in SMART goals?
What is measurable.
200
This is a test used by the military to identify and determine a person's occupational interestes and career goals. Taking the test does not obligate the individual to enlish in the military.
What is the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test.
300
Gathering and analyzing facts and drawing a conclusion based on the information.
a. critical thinking
b. academic skills
c. thinking skills
d. foundation skills
What is a. critical thinking
300
This type of education is an arrangement between schools and places of employement. It allows students to receive on-the-job training through part-time work. At the same-time students attend classes part-time.
What is cooperative education or co-op.
300
A ___________________ is an academic title/degree granted after completion of a four-year program at a college or university.
What is bachelor degree.
300
This type of choice or judgment is made quickly without much thought.
What is an impulse decision.
300
This type of class allows students to earn college credits by earning a certain score on the national advanced placement examination.
What is advanced placement or AP classes.
400
These type of skills include basica academic skills and thinking skills that you can transfer to different situations.
a. critical thinking
b. academic skills
c. thinking skills
d. foundation skills
What are d. foundation skills
400
These types of classes offered at a high school that a college has agreed to accept as meeting its degree requirements. On completion of the course, the student receives high school credits as well as credit from the college.
What are articulated classes.
400
Some jobs require schooling beyond a bachelor degree. This type of degree is called a _________________________.
What is a graduate or advanced degree.
400
This type of goal can usually be accomplished within several days or weeks.
What are short-term goals.
400
Many colleges and universities use tests as part of their admissions requirements. Name one of the two popular standardized tests to determine if a student is academically prepared for college level work.
What is SAT and/or ACT.
500
When you purchase a car, the dealer may offer you two choices: a discounted price or zero percent financing for a given period. Knowing which is the better deal requires?
a. critical thinking
b. academic skills
c. thinking skills
d. foundation skills
What is a. critical thinking
500
This type of training is a formal employment relationship designed to promote skill training and learning on the job. It usually requires 3-5 years of training.
What is an apprenticeship.
500
There are two levels of graduate degrees, name one of the two.
What are master and doctoral.
500
What do the S, R, and T stand for in SMART goal setting.
What is specific, realistic, and timely. Reminder the a stands for attainable.
500
We talked about the process for decision making. There were six steps. What are they?
What are:
1. Identify the goal/problem
2. Consider choices
3. Gather information
4. Consider advantages/disadvantages
5. Make your decision
6. Evaluate your decision