Exploring Accountability and Conviction in Character Development

The transcript features a coach addressing a team about their academic and athletic commitments. He highlights the importance of meeting academic standards and the consequences of failing to do so, such as locking the gym. The coach emphasizes teamwork and accountability, while students express their concerns. An administrative discussion follows, debating the balance between sports and academics, and the expectations for student success.

What does Coach Carter hold in his hand at the beginning of the discussion?

• Basketballs

• Attendance sheets

• Contracts and academic reports

• Keys to the gym

How many players are failing at least one class?

• Ten

• Eight

• Six

• Four

What will happen to the gym until all players meet the contract terms?

• It will be open for practice

• It will be renovated

• It will be locked

• It will be used for other sports

Who volunteered their time to help the team reach their goals?

• Mr. Thom, Mr. Gess, and Miss Sherman

• Mr. Carter, Mr. Gess, and Miss Sherman

• Mr. Thom, Mr. Carter, and Miss Sherman

• Mr. Thom, Mr. Gess, and Mr. Carter

What is the GPA of the player who complains to Coach Carter?

• 2.5

• 3.0

• 3.3

• 3.5

What does Coach Carter emphasize about the team?

• Individual achievements

• Team effort and unity

• Winning games

• Practicing more

What does Miss Garrison criticize about Coach Carter's methods?

• They are too traditional

• They are ineffective

• They are too extreme

• They are too lenient

What does Coach Carter take away to challenge the students academically?

• Their free time

• Basketball

• Their scholarships

• Their textbooks

What does Miss Garrison say might be the highlight of some students' lives?

• Basketball season

• College

• Getting a job

• Graduation

What does Coach Carter identify as the problem with the students' current situation?

• Lack of support

• Lack of academic success

• Lack of practice

• Lack of motivation