Mindset
What is the belief that intelligence can be developed through effort and practice?
Growth Mindset
Which quadrant of the Eisenhower Matrix is for tasks that are both urgent and important?
Do
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is cortisol and what role does it play in your body?
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands; it is a main stress hormone that helps respond to danger
Which mindset believes basic qualities like intelligence and talent are static and cannot be changed?
Fixed mindset
Which quadrant is for tasks that are important but not urgent and should be scheduled?
Schedule
Which letter grade is worth 4.00 on the grade-point scale?
A
What type of financial aid is a grant?
Money given by an organization that does not need to be paid back
Which is a healthy strategy for managing tiredness: following a consistent sleep routine or increasing screen time before bed?
Following a consistent sleep routine
Name one classroom behavior that shows a growth mindset in action.
asking for feedback, practicing after mistakes, trying different strategies
Which quadrant should include tasks that are not important but urgent and can often be assigned to others?
Delegate
Diego’s grades:
Freshman Seminar A (4.00),
English 1 A- (3.67)
Biology B (3.33)
Geometry B- (3.00)
World Geography A (4.00)
English Comp A- (3.67)
P.E. B (3.33).
What is his GPA?
3.29
Which type of financial aid involves a part-time job to help pay for college expenses?
Work-study
Distinguish between an emotion and a mood.
An emotion is a short, intense response to a specific event; a mood is a longer-lasting state with no clear trigger
Define academic mindset as described in the course materials.
The belief that you can get better at something through effort, practice, and learning from mistakes
Which quadrant contains tasks that are neither important nor urgent and can be removed?
Delete
How do you calculate gpa?
Find the points for each grade, add them all up, divide by the number of classes
What is a trade school?
A school where students learn hands-on skills needed for a specific career or job
What does emotional intelligence involve?
The ability to recognize and name your own feelings and notice the emotions of others)
Explain how self-advocacy connects to a growth mindset and give one example.
Self-advocacy means understanding your needs and asking for help; it supports growth by enabling students to seek feedback/resources — example: asking a teacher for clarification or extra practice.
Give one real example of a task for each of the four Eisenhower Matrix quadrants.
Do: finish an assignment due tonight; Schedule: long-term project research; Delegate: ask a classmate to share notes; Delete: scrolling social media during study time
What does GPA measure?
Academics
Name two things your GPA can affect.
Eligibility for scholarships/financial aid, college and career opportunities, meeting graduation requirements — any two acceptable
Describe accountability and give one classroom example.
Taking responsibility for your own actions, decisions, and their consequences — example: admitting you missed a deadline and creating a plan to make up the work