The Brain
Driving
NCEA/Academic Tracking
Financial Literacy
CV
100
True or False: Getting enough sleep helps with memory and focus.
True
100
What does this mean?
Merge. Two roadways will become one.
100
True or false.
I do not have to worry about UE requirements until I am year 13.
False
100
Which is a “need”?
A. apple phone
B. water
C. gum
D. coke zero
B. Water
100
True or false: A picture of yourself should appear on your CV
False
200
What is the main job of the brain?
To control thoughts, actions, and body functions
200
How far can your load extend either side of the centre line of your vehicle? 
A. 1m
B. 1.275m
C. 1.5m
D. 1.75m
B. 1.275m
A load may extend up to 1.275m either side of the centre line of your vehicle.
200
How many credits do you need to pass NCEA Level 1?
60 credits (any level) + co requisites (10 numeracy & 10 literacy)
200
What does “net pay” mean on your payslip?
The money you take home after tax.
200
What does "CV" stand for?
Curriculum Vitae
300
What does dopamine do in the learning process?
It gives the brain a reward and helps motivation.
300
On the road, a vehicle should not send out visible smoke for more than:
A. 12 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 8 seconds
D. 6 seconds
B
300
How do you get an overall endorsement at level 1?
If you achieve Level 1 with 50 credits at Merit or Excellence
300
Name 3 common types or sources of income.
Any of the 3
Wages – Money earned from hourly work
Salary – Fixed regular payment from a full-time job
Benefits – Government payments (e.g. Jobseeker Support, Student Allowance)
Interest – Money earned from savings
Commission – Earnings based on sales
Profit – Money earned from selling items or running a business
300
You are applying for your first job and have never worked before. What’s the best way to show you’re still a good candidate?
A) Leave the CV blank
B) Include your hobbies only
C) List your school projects, volunteer work, and skills
D) Write a long cover letter instead
C) List your school projects, volunteer work, and skills
400
Which part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and isn’t fully developed in teenagers?
A) Amygdala
B) Cerebellum
C) Prefrontal Cortex
D) Hippocampus
C) Prefrontal Cortex
400
Who gives way? The motorcyclists or car?
Motorcyclist
400
What is the difference between internal and external assessments?
Internals are assessed during the year (in class). Externals are sat at the end of year exams.
400
What’s one main difference between a debit card and a credit card?
Debit = your money
Credit = borrowed money
400
Name 3 people that can be referees for you.
- Current or former employer, line manager or supervisor
- School or college teacher, personal tutor or mentor
- University lecturer or project supervisor
- Sports coach or personal trainer
- Co-worker/colleague
- Long-standing customer
- Supplier or contractor
- Faith leader (church, mosque, etc.)
- Member of trade associations
500
Name three ways you can make learning “stick” better.
1. Practicing r___
2. Space out s____
3. Using v_____
1. Practicing retrival
2. Space out study
3. Using visuals
500
What does this indicate?
A. The right side of the road
B. The left side of the road
C. The middle of the motorway
A. This marker indicates the right side of the road and are frequently used on left-hand bends
500
What does NCEA stand for?
National Certificate of Educational Achievement
500
Make a budget: You earn $100. You spend $33 on food, $22.50 on transport, and $10 on savings. What’s left?
$34.50
500
Name three things you should avoid including on your CV and explain why.
Spelling/grammar mistakes as they make you look careless or unprofessional.
Personal information like age, religion, or marital status as they are not relevant and could lead to bias
Photo of yourself as it is not relevant and could lead to bias.
Negative comments about past jobs or employers as it looks unprofessional
Irrelevant job experiences as it takes up space and distracts from important info
Unprofessional email address as it doesn’t give a good first impression