Number Sense
You buy a snack for $2.75, using the dollar-up strategy, how many whole dollars should you hand the cashier?
Before leaving the house, you should check that you have these three essential items: your phone, your wallet, and this.
Keys
This is a place where you can play sports, swim, take classes, or access community resources?
A rec center, a community center, the ARC, YMCA, maybe the library
Before leaving the house, what important hygiene skill(s) should you do to promote teeth health and good breath?
Brush teeth with toothpaste, consider mouthwash, and flossing
What should you do if you do not understand something a teacher, boss, or doctor tells you?
Ask questions or ask them to explain in a different way
You have to be at work at 8:30 AM, you live 15 minutes away, and want to give yourself another 5 minutes to account for traffic. What is the latest you should leave?
8:10 AM
You notice fruit flies in your kitchen! What are some things you can do?
Throw away overripe and expired items, clean counters, and take out trash
At what local store can you find ingredients for a sandwich?
Vons, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, or any other local grocery or farmer's market
You are home alone. You feel a sharp pain in your chest and have trouble catching your breath, what do you do?
Call 911, unlock and open main door
If someone pressures you to do something that makes you uncomfortable, what should you say?
'No, I don’t want to do that’ or ‘I am not comfortable with that'
You make $10 per hour at your job, you work for four hours. Not considering taxes or reductions, how much do you make?
$40
When cooking on the stove, this is the safest thing to do if a small grease fire starts.
Turn-off or remove from heat, cover with a lid
If you want to get around town, but do not have access to a car what types of transportation can you use?
Buses, Trollys, Rideshare services
You have a minor scratch on your hand that is bleeding just a little. What should you do?
Rinse with clean water, apply Neosporin or other antibiotic, and cover with a bandage
If a coworker treats you unfairly due to something outside of your control, like your ability or identity, what should you do?
You buy a sandwich for $5.50 and a drink for $2.25. You pay with a $10 bill. How much change you should get back?
$2.25
If you’re running low on money but need to eat for the week, this is a smart way to stretch your food budget.
Buy staple foods like rice, beans, and pasta. Visit your local food pantry or community garden. Purchase canned foods from dollar or discount stores.
Name three languages you might hear out in the community?
English, Spanish, Arabic, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, Swahili, Others
Apart from talking to a trusted friend or professional, what are some healthy ways to cope when feeling sad?
Go for a walk, take a shower, write in a journal, engage in a hobby, practice deep breathing
You're tasked with doing something you know is important, but that you've never done before. What should you do?
Remember you're capable, research how to do it, break the task into steps, ask for help and be willing to learn
Two pizzas each had 8 pieces; three were taken from one pizza, and four were taken from the other. Five breadsticks were eaten. How many slices of pizza are left?
9 slices
If your car, bike, or home appliance suddenly stops working what steps should you take before buying something new?
Research DIY repair options, compare repair costs before deciding, look for second-hand replacements, consult potential community or family with expertise
What are some fun low-cost activities outside of the house?
Go to the beach, go for a hike, visit Balboa Park, explore Old Town, visit a coffee shop, walk around a shopping mall, birdwatch at Lake Murray, research free community events
What are some essential long-term strategies to promote mental and physical wellness?
Practice gratitude, exercise, eat well, go outside, maintain a sleep routine, limit mood-altering substances, set relationship boundaries, take necessary breaks, check in with doctors as necessary
If someone is speaking over you, making decisions for you without asking, or not respecting your needs, what should you do?
Calmly, but firmly speak up for yourself, set boundaries, and ask for what you need. Separate yourself from the situation if necessary