Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator

Where did Barrington Irving rise in?

Why was Irving's solo flight around the world extraordinary?

Choose two options.

• He completed the trip in the shortest amount of time.

• He was the youngest person to fly around the globe

  alone.

• He made the fewest number of stops during the flight.

• He was the only African American to make such a trip.

What inspired Irving to become a pilot?

• Talking to his parents

• sitting in the cockpit of the commercial airplane.

• reading books

What is the main goal of Irving's nonprofit organization,

Experience Aviation?

• To subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth

• To increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and

  math

• to replace science and math programs in underfunded

  public schools

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned forthe future?

• to fly around the world on his own againc

• to turn a jet into a mobile classroom

• to help students apply for scholarships for college

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the“Journey for Knowledge” program are true? Choose 3

• Students will not need access to a computer in order to participate in theprogram

• The program will include communicating with the International SpaceStation

• Irving will personally visit every classroom along the way

• Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.

• During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continent

Read this sentence from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator.” To follow his dream, Irving turned down a full football scholarship to the University of Florida.

Given the information in the sentence, identify what was most likely true about Irving at that time. Choose two options.

• He wanted to fly a commercial jet.

• He was an outstanding athlete

• He liked football better than flying.

• He was dedicated to becoming a pilot.

Which of the following sentences best states a central idea of “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• Without the support of others, it is impossible to achieve your dreams.

• Having practical experience as a student prepares one for an interesting career.

• Purposefulness, dedication, and belief in oneself are the keys to success.

In this paragraph from “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what key concept does the underlined sentence develop?

“We want to create a one-of-a-kind opportunity for students to take ownership and accomplish something amazing,” [Irving] notes. “Meaningful, real-world learning experiences fire up the neurons in kids’ minds. If you don’t do that, you’ve lost them. Purposeful, inspiring activities increase the chance they’ll stay on that learning and career path. We’ve had one young lady receive a full scholarship to Duke University as a math major, and several young men are now pilots, engineers, and aircraft mechanics.”

• Students who participate in Experience Aviation programs are more likely to succeed than those who do not.

• The success of Experience Aviation participants proves that the teaching techniques are effective.

• Experience Aviation is accomplishing its goal of increasing participation in math and science careers.

• More girls need to be encouraged to study math and science and pursue related careers.

The following question has two parts.

Part A Which of the following is the most reasonable inference you can make about Barrington Irving, based on information in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator”?

• He is easily persuaded.

• He is determined and intelligent.