Review [6th Grade]

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What impact does effectively applying the GROW method in all subjects have on a student's academic performance?

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Performance will likely be above average

Answer explanation

Effectively applying the GROW method enhances goal setting, self-reflection, and problem-solving skills, leading to improved understanding and performance across subjects. Thus, performance will likely be above average.

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A student received the following grades in the second semester: B, B, C, C, D, D. What is their grade point average?

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2.0

Answer explanation

To calculate the GPA, assign points: B=3, C=2, D=1. The grades B, B, C, C, D, D translate to 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1. The total points are 12, and there are 6 grades. GPA = 12/6 = 2.0, which is the correct answer.

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How does establishing long-term objectives contribute to creating an educational strategy?

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To plan the essential courses in middle and high school for entry into a four-year university.

Answer explanation

Establishing long-term objectives helps in planning essential courses in middle and high school, ensuring students are adequately prepared for entry into a four-year university, which is crucial for their academic success.

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A sixth grade AVID student is preparing to join the advanced math class in seventh grade. The student's plan includes enhancing their math skills and understanding the advanced math curriculum. Which of the following actions is least likely to help them achieve this goal? Options: Review the advanced math curriculum outlined in the student handbook., Speak with the math teacher to understand the requirements for the advanced math class., Regularly practice math problems and seek help on challenging topics during tutorials., Choose their favorite advanced math teacher for the upcoming year.

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Choose their favorite advanced math teacher for the upcoming year.

Answer explanation

Choosing a favorite teacher does not directly enhance math skills or understanding of the curriculum, unlike reviewing the curriculum, speaking with the teacher, or practicing problems.

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Which activity provides a chance to enhance leadership skills? Options: Art Club, Drama Club, Chorus, Student Council

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Student Council

Answer explanation

The Student Council provides opportunities for students to take on leadership roles, organize events, and represent their peers, making it the best choice for enhancing leadership skills compared to the other options.

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What role does nonverbal communication play in enhancing a speech?

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Using friendly facial expressions and maintaining eye contact can make the speech more engaging.

Answer explanation

Nonverbal communication, such as friendly facial expressions and eye contact, enhances engagement and connection with the audience, making the speech more impactful.

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What is the primary goal of the prewriting phase in the writing process?

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The writer should brainstorm and plan their ideas about the topic.

Answer explanation

The primary goal of the prewriting phase is to brainstorm and plan ideas about the topic. This helps writers organize their thoughts and develop a clear direction for their writing.

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Identify the sentence that does NOT fit with the overall theme of a paragraph about Emerald Island's greenery: Emerald Island truly lives up to its name, being the most verdant place I've encountered. Majestic evergreens rise above lush, green meadows cascading down the hillsides. Despite the vibrant array of flowers in bloom during this season, the overwhelming impression from the summit is one of green. Butterflies are attracted to bright flowers. The intensity of the green landscape is such that even with closed eyes, the color green lingers in my mind.

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“Butterflies are attracted to bright flowers.”

Answer explanation

The sentence "Butterflies are attracted to bright flowers" does not fit the theme of the paragraph, which focuses on the lush greenery of Emerald Island, while this sentence shifts attention to butterflies and flowers.

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Where can you find an antonym for the word sad?

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thesaurus

Answer explanation

A thesaurus is a reference book that provides synonyms and antonyms for words. To find an antonym for 'sad', you would use a thesaurus, making it the correct choice over a dictionary or glossary.

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Which of the following is not a common feature of text? Options: Diagram, Italicized words, Table of contents, Creating a summary

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Creating a summary

Answer explanation

Creating a summary is not a common feature of text itself; rather, it is an activity performed after reading. In contrast, diagrams, italicized words, and a table of contents are typical elements found within texts.