Personal Exploration
What is a SMART goal?
it is something that you want to achieve that is personally important to you. It should have clear steps and depend on YOU and not others.
A ________ goal needs to be completed today or now.
Immediate
How do you find GPA?
Assign each semester average a GPA based on the chart.
Add all GPA Values.
Divide by 7
How many credits do you need to graduate on foundations plus endorsements?
26 Credits
Which post-secondary option takes at least 2 years to complete?
Community College/Trade School
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time Based.
A ________ goal takes less than 1 year to complete.
Short-term
How do you find Semester Average?
Add the two MP's together, multiple by 3, add the exam, and divide by 7.
Using the GPA chart- How many points would a student get if they go an 82 in English I K?
6 Points
What type of degree do you earn at an University?
Bachelor's
What are the 5 steps of goal-setting?
Set the goal
Set the deadline
Develop a plan of action
Act
Evaluate
A _______ goal takes longer than a year to complete.
Long-term
What is the difference between a GPA and Semester Average?
Semester Average: Your final grade after completing 2 marking periods and a final.
GPA: The average number of grade points earned in all courses attempted in high school.
Using the GPA chart- How many points would a student get if they go a 91 in PACE?
6 Points
What is the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross Pay- The amount before taxes and deductions
Net Pay- The amount left after taxes and deductions.
Things that prevent someone from reaching their goal is called a what?
Obstacle
What is the definition of growth mindset?
The ability or intelligence can change or grow with time (effort and practice lead to success)
What is the difference between DC and AP classes?
Dual Credit: These classes earn you high school credit AND credit at Lone Star.
AP Classes: These are classes where you are taught a college curriculum and then you take a test at the end to earn credit.
Using the semester average formula, what would Jose's 1st semester average be using the following grades:
1st Marking Period- 92
2nd Marking Period- 81
Final Exam Grade- 75
85 (84.8)
Name two transferable skills.
Team work, being on time, creativity, listening skills, etc.
What are the two types of obstacles? Give one example of each
Internal (Feelings, Thoughts, etc.)
External (Time, Weather, Money)
What is an example of having a growth mindset?
Trying again after failing, trying a new idea on something instead of the same way, etc.
Name at least 2 reasons why a good GPA is important.
Helps you get into a good college and get scholarship money.
It can help you get a job.
You need to keep a certain GPA to get into schools for higher education.
Using the semester average formula, what would Amanda's 1st semester average be using the following grades:
1st Marking Period- 71
2nd Marking Period- 69
Final Exam Grade- 68
70 (69.7)
True or False- a reference can be a friend or family member?
If false, who can be a reference.
False. A teacher, sponsor, coach, etc.