After High School
A job or type of work someone does, often as a long-term path.
Career
True or False: You can only have one learning preference and should always learn that way.
False — people can have multiple preferences and can learn in different ways.
Why is creating a SMART goal more beneficial than creating a basic goal?
- It turns a general idea into a clear plan for success.
- A basic goal gives you a destination. A SMART goal gives you a destination + a roadmap.
- A SMART goal helps you know exactly what to do, track your progress, stay motivated, and recognize when you’ve actually succeeded.
“I’m just not good at math.” Fixed or growth mindset?
Fixed
I design lessons based on standards, assess progress, and adjust instruction to meet different learning needs.
Who am I?
Teacher
A school that provides hands-on training for specific careers.
Trade School
A student learns best by physically doing something rather than just reading instructions. Which VARK preference fits best?
Kinesthetic
What does the SMART acronym stand for?
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Timely
“I can’t do this…YET.” Fixed or growth mindset?
Growth
I enforce laws, write reports, and must make quick decisions under pressure to maintain public safety.
Who am I?
Police Officer
Name one career that could require trade or technical training.
Electrician, plumber, welder, automotive technician, cosmetologist, etc.
A student prefers reading instructions, taking notes, and making lists. Which VARK preference fits best?
Read/Write
A student says, “I will practice dribbling for 30 minutes, 3 days a week.”
What SMART parts can you identify?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable
Someone gets a bad grade and says, “I’m going to figure out what I missed and try a different strategy.” What mindset are they showing?
Growth mindset
I oversee kitchen operations, control food costs, train staff, and ensure meals meet quality standards.
Who am I?
Chef
What is the difference between a 2-year college and a 4-year college/university?
A 2-year college typically offers associate degrees, while a 4-year college/university typically offers bachelor’s degrees.
Which learning preference involves learning through listening and talking about information?
Auditory
Which part of a SMART goal makes sure you can track your progress and know whether you are getting closer to your goal?
Measurable — it gives you a way to track your progress and determine if you reached your goal.
What is one major difference between a fixed and growth mindset?
Fixed mindset believes abilities are mostly unchangeable; growth mindset believes abilities can develop through effort, strategies, and learning.
I help people recover from injuries by guiding exercises and movement.
You might see me after surgery or a sports injury.
Who am I?
Physical Therapist
Name the 4 main college degrees in order from the least amount of schooling to the most.
Associate Degree — usually 2 years
Bachelor’s Degree — usually 4 years
Master’s Degree — usually 1–3 additional years
Doctoral Degree (PhD) — usually 3–7+ additional years
What does the VARK acronym stand for?
V - Visual
A - Auditory
R - Read/Write
K - Kinesthetic
Turn this goal into a SMART goal: “I want to read more.”
“I will read for 20 minutes every night, 5 nights a week, for the next month so I can improve my reading comprehension."
Rewrite this fixed-mindset statement using a growth mindset: “I’m terrible at public speaking.”
“Public speaking is difficult for me right now, but I can improve with practice.”
I design spaces people live or work in, but I don’t actually build them.
My ideas become blueprints others follow.
Who am I?
Architect / Interior Designer