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WorksheetsAVID Exam Review
Total questions: 175
Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
of, pertaining to, or suggesting an idyllic rural life
a)
Terse
b)
Sagacity
c)
Bucolic
d)
Halcyon
2.
hard to understand; known only to the chosen few
a)
Esoteric
b)
Terse
c)
Sagacity
d)
Bucolic
3.
calm; peaceful; tranquil; happy; joyful; carefree
a)
Halcyon
b)
Esoteric
c)
Terse
d)
Sagacity
4.
concise; pithy; brief
a)
Bucolic
b)
Halcyon
c)
Esoteric
d)
Terse
5.
both, on both sides, around
a)
Ambi-/Amphi-
b)
Cred-
c)
Path-
d)
Sed-
6.
believe
a)
Ambi-/Amphi-
b)
Cred-
c)
Path-
d)
Sed-
7.
feeling, emotion
a)
Ambi-/Amphi-
b)
Cred-
c)
Path-
d)
Sed-
8.
sit
a)
Ambi-/Amphi-
b)
Cred-
c)
Path-
d)
Sed-
9.
urge; plead for
a)
Sporadic
b)
Scrutinize
c)
Lethargic
d)
Advocate
10.
drowsy; dull
a)
Sporadic
b)
Scrutinize
c)
Lethargic
d)
Advocate
11.
examine closely and critically
a)
Sporadic
b)
Scrutinize
c)
Lethargic
d)
Advocate
12.
occurring irregularly
a)
Sporadic
b)
Scrutinize
c)
Lethargic
d)
Advocate
13.
puzzle; mystery
a)
Ominous
b)
Enigma
c)
Superfluous
d)
Lament
14.
grieve; express sorrow
a)
Ominous
b)
Enigma
c)
Superfluous
d)
Lament
15.
threatening
a)
Ominous
b)
Enigma
c)
Superfluous
d)
Lament
16.
unnecessary; excessive; overabundant
a)
Ominous
b)
Enigma
c)
Superfluous
d)
Lament
17.
with, jointly
a)
Crypto-
b)
Ob-
c)
Con-
d)
Em-
18.
hidden, secret
a)
Crypto-
b)
Ob-
c)
Con-
d)
Em-
19.
into, cover with, cause
a)
Crypto-
b)
Ob-
c)
Con-
d)
Em-
20.
in the way, against
a)
Crypto-
b)
Ob-
c)
Con-
d)
Em-
21.
Allows an admitted/accepted student to postpone enrollment for one year.
a)
Deferred Admission
b)
Credit Hour
c)
Deferral
d)
Early Decision(ED)
22.
When a student’s application for early decision or early action is postponed, and will be considered with the regular applicant pool.
a)
FAFSA
b)
Deferral
c)
Grade point average
d)
Major
23.
Unit of value given to college classes that denotes the amount of time a student will invest in formal instruction.
a)
Work Study
b)
Common Application
c)
Credit Hour
d)
Transcript
24.
A pre-ACT, curriculum-based test and examination of interests and skills for 10th graders.
a)
Student Aid Report (SAR):
b)
PLAN
c)
Scholarship
d)
Rolling admission
25.
A standardized undergraduate application used by more than 400 colleges (mostly selective, independent) for admission.
a)
PLAN
b)
PSAT/NMSQT
c)
Rolling Admission
d)
Common Application
26.
The College Board’s credit-by-examination program enabling students to demonstrate college-level achievement in 34 different subject areas and receive up to two years of college credit.
a)
GPA
b)
Class Rank
c)
Certificate
d)
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
27.
Certificate issued by a school, college or university to a student who has met coursework and graduation requirements.
a)
Post-secondary
b)
Scholarship
c)
Work/study
d)
Diploma
28.
Standardized exam used in the admission process to predict the likelihood of a student’s success in college.
a)
Bachelor’s Degree
b)
Common Application
c)
College Entrance Exam
d)
Award Letter
29.
A student’s approximate standing in her/his graduating class, based on grade point average (e.g., 72nd in a class of 410; in the “upper fifth” of the class).
a)
Award Letter
b)
Class Rank
c)
SAT
d)
Letter of Recommendation
30.
Awarded upon successful completion of a short-term vocational or career training program.
a)
Certificate
b)
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
c)
Grants
d)
Student Loans
31.
A four-year degree from a college or university for a prescribed course of study. Also referred to as Baccalaureate degree, B.A. (Bachelor of Arts), B.S. (Bachelor of Science), etc.
a)
Associates Degree
b)
Credit Hour
c)
Bachelor's Degree
d)
Deferred Admission
32.
A financial aid letter or document indicating the amount and type of financial support the school is able to provide for the upcoming year.
a)
Aptitude
b)
Award Letter
c)
Common Application
d)
Certificate
33.
A two-year degree that generally prepares a student for further study at a four-year institution or may provide sufficient training for a specific career.
a)
ACT
b)
College Entrance Exam
c)
Doctorate Degree
d)
Associate's Degree
34.
A natural ability or talent.
a)
Aptitude
b)
Class Rank
c)
Admission
d)
Credit Hour
35.
A formal request for admission to a college or university; requires the submission of forms and other materials.
a)
Award Letter
b)
Letter of Recommendation
c)
Application
d)
SAT
36.
The decision to allow a student to enter a college or university.
a)
Application
b)
Credit Hour
c)
Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
d)
Admission
37.
Designed for students who have completed college-level work in high school, AP® tests are given in specific subject areas and are used to determine if a student may gain advanced standing in college.
a)
Advanced Placement (AP) Tests
b)
Associate's Degree
c)
College Entrance Exam
d)
Common Application
38.
A college entrance exam that measures English, math, reading and science reasoning. Scores range from 1–36 along with a composite score. An optional writing test is offered.
a)
Degree
b)
ACT
c)
Deferred Admission
d)
College Entrance Exam
39.
The rank or title given by a college or university to a student who has met certain academic requirements.
a)
Degree
b)
SAT
c)
ACT
d)
Grants
40.
One of the highest levels of an academic degree. Typically requires the completion of a Master’s Degree plus advanced graduate courses in a specialized area.
a)
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)
b)
High School Diploma
c)
Certificate
d)
Extracurricular Activities
41.
One of the highest levels of an academic degree. Typically requires the completion of a Master’s Degree plus advanced graduate courses in a specialized area.
a)
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)
b)
High School Diploma
c)
Certificate
d)
Extracurricular Activities
42.
A plan under which a student applies early in the fall and often receives an admission decision prior to January. EA allows the accepted candidate until May 1 to accept or decline the offer of admission.
a)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
b)
Bachelor’s Degree
c)
Common Application
d)
Early Action
43.
A plan under which a student applies to the first-choice college early in the fall (usually by November 1 of the senior year) and agrees by contract to enter that college if offered admission. Applicants are judged on the basis of their junior year test scores, class rank, and grades.
a)
Open admission (open enrollment)
b)
Honors Program
c)
Post-secondary
d)
Early Decision (ED)
44.
A non-profit agency established by the American Council on Education (ACE), Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the College Board to produce a variety of educational tests and conduct research (www.ets.org)
a)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
b)
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
c)
GPA
d)
Financial Aid or Assistance
45.
An amount the student and student’s family are expected to contribute toward his/her education. It is used in determining eligibility for federal student aid.
a)
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
b)
FAFSA
c)
Grants
d)
Scholarships
46.
Any school activity, such as athletics, drama or music, that offers the student an opportunity to complement his or her classroom experiences.
a)
Extracurricular Activities
b)
Diploma
c)
Major
d)
Minor
47.
A form required by the government for application to any federal education aid program. It determines the specific federal student aid programs that contribute to a student’s total college financial aid package and in what proportions. High school seniors should submit as soon as possible after January 1.
a)
SAT® Reasoning Test
b)
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
c)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
d)
Grants
48.
Any financial award to a student (e.g., grant, scholarship, work study, or loan).
a)
PSAT/NMSQT®
b)
Financial Aid or Assistance
c)
Regular Decision
d)
Transcript
49.
An indicator of the student’s overall scholastic performance.
a)
Grade point average (GPA)
b)
Admissions Office
c)
FAFSA
d)
Common Application
50.
Awards are usually based on financial need and do not require repayment. Grants are available through the federal government, state agencies, private organizations and educational institutions.
a)
Grants
b)
Honors program
c)
Master’s Degree
d)
Loans
51.
University programs offering the opportunity for superior students to enrich their educational experience through independent, advanced or accelerated study.
a)
Open admission (open enrollment)
b)
PLAN
c)
SAT
d)
Honors program
52.
An assessment of the student’s aptitudes, abilities, and interests, written by a teacher or counselor and used by colleges and universities in the admission process.
a)
Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
b)
Standardized Tests
c)
Student Aid Report (SAR)
d)
Transcript
53.
The subject of study in which the student chooses to specialize; a series of related courses, taken primarily in the junior and senior years of college.
a)
Minor
b)
Certificate
c)
Master’s Degree (M.S., M.A.)
d)
Major
54.
Bachelor’s Degree plus graduate courses in specialized area. Usually requires two additional years of full-time study after completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.
a)
Master’s Degree (M.S., M.A.)
b)
Associate’s Degree (A.A., A.S.)
c)
Doctorate Degree (Ph.D.)
d)
Educational Testing Service (ETS)
55.
Money earned in a job obtained through the help of the college’s financial aid office. Hours and location of the job are compatible with academic life and school schedule.
a)
Regular Decision
b)
Standardized Tests
c)
Work Study
d)
PSAT/NMSQT®
56.
The official record of high school or college courses and grades; generally required as part of the college application
a)
Transcript
b)
Student Aid Report (SAR)
c)
Scholarship
d)
PLAN
57.
The information received after the FAFSA has been processed. The SAR summarizes the data in the FAFSA and reports the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
a)
Early Action (EA)
b)
Student Aid Report (SAR):
c)
Deferred Admission
d)
Advanced Placement (AP® ) Tests
58.
The information received after the FAFSA has been processed. The SAR summarizes the data in the FAFSA and reports the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
a)
Early Action (EA)
b)
Student Aid Report (SAR):
c)
Deferred Admission
d)
Advanced Placement (AP® ) Tests
59.
Tests such as the ACT and SAT® that provide college admission officers with a comparative standard for evaluating a student’s academic aptitude and likelihood of success in college.
a)
Standardized Tests:
b)
Scholarship
c)
Open admission (open enrollment):
d)
Transcript
60.
Financial aid based on merit and/or criteria set by the donor. This award money does not have to repaid and is either paid directly to the student or deposited in a university account
a)
Work Study
b)
Loans
c)
Scholarship
d)
SAT® Reasoning Test:
61.
The application process whereby a college reviews an application when the application is completed and communicates the admission decision within a few weeks of reviewing the application.
a)
Financial Aid or Assistance
b)
Regular Decision
c)
Rolling Admission
d)
Transcript
62.
The application process in which a student submits an application to an institution by a specified date and receives a decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time, but not later than April 15.
a)
Regular Decision
b)
Transcript
c)
Diploma
d)
Degree
63.
Preliminary SAT® and National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Enables students to practice for the SAT® Reasoning Test and serves as the qualifying test for scholarship competitions conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
a)
Extracurricular Activities:
b)
GPA
c)
Rolling Admission
d)
PSAT/NMSQT®
64.
Opportunities that are available after graduation from high school (secondary school); usually refers to colleges and universities in the admission process
a)
College Entrance Exam
b)
Class Rank
c)
Post Secondary
d)
Credit Hour
65.
The policy of some colleges of admitting virtually all high school graduates, regardless of academic qualifications such as high school grades and admission scores.
a)
Post-secondary
b)
SAT® Reasoning Test
c)
Open admission (open enrollment)
d)
PLAN
66.
College entrance exam designed to measure critical reading, math and writing skills needed for academic success in college. SAT® scores range from 200 to 800 in each of the three sections (writing, math and critical reading).
a)
SAT® Reasoning Test
b)
FAFSA
c)
GPA
d)
PSAT/NMSQT®
67.
a)
Academic
b)
Achievement
c)
Advancement
d)
Attitude
68.
a)
Vex
b)
Via
c)
Vox
d)
Vow
69.
a)
Individual
b)
Independent
c)
Imagine
d)
Improve
70.
a)
Determintation
b)
Destination
c)
Demonstrate
d)
Devotion
71.
a)
College
b)
Collaborate
c)
Class
d)
Cooperate
72.
a)
Career
b)
Counsel
c)
Campus
d)
Collaborate
73.
a)
Readiness
b)
Rational
c)
Respect
d)
Responsibilty
74.
a)
Writing
b)
Welcome
c)
Winner
d)
Wonder
75.
a)
Inquiry
b)
Identify
c)
Illustrate
d)
Incorporate
76.
a)
Collaborate
b)
Cooperate
c)
Construct
d)
Challenge
77.
a)
Organization
b)
Observe
c)
Overcome
d)
Optimize
78.
a)
Reading
b)
Readiness
c)
Responsible
d)
Respect
79.
a)
Tutorial
b)
Teacher
c)
Transform
d)
Tracking
80.
a)
Request
b)
Respect
c)
Responsible
d)
Readiness
81.
a)
Form
b)
Follow
c)
Facilitate
d)
Formulate
82.
a)
Point
b)
Practical
c)
Paraphrase
d)
Participate
83.
a)
Of
b)
Outstanding
c)
Observe
d)
Official
84.
a)
Confusion
b)
Collaborate
c)
Career
d)
College
85.
Cornell Style notes are required to be taken in all classes
a)
False
b)
True
c)
IOENO
d)
Sometimes
86.
My Binder must stay organized with no loose papers daily?
a)
NO
b)
YES
87.
a)
Sit up straight
b)
Stand up fast
c)
Sit in back
d)
Stand in front
88.
a)
Lean forward & listen
b)
Laugh loudly
c)
Linger in hallway
d)
Lay down
89.
a)
Ask questions
b)
Always listen
c)
Answer quickly
d)
Act with caution
90.
a)
Nod your head
b)
Never disrupt
c)
Negotiate
d)
Notice & note
91.
a)
Talk to your teacher
b)
Talk to your peers
c)
Take notes
d)
Track with your eyes
92.
AVID students are more prepared to talk with a professor in college than a student that did not take AVID.
a)
True
b)
False
93.
AVID students are more organized as a college freshman than students that did not take AVID.
a)
True
b)
False
94.
Taking AP and advanced placement classes in college make you more prepared to do well in college?
a)
True
b)
False
95.
AVID students are more prepared for the ACT than students that do not take AVID.
a)
True
b)
False
96.
Tutorials are what two days in AVID?
a)
Monday&Tuesday
b)
Tuesday&Thursday
c)
Wednesday&Thursday
d)
Thursday&Friday
97.
When I am not presenting during tutorials I should?
a)
Take notes and ask higher level questions
b)
eat cheetos and drink soda
c)
Copy only the solutions
d)
give my classmates the answer
98.
Scholarship is financial aid based on merit/criteria set by the donor and.....
a)
Must be repaid in 20 years
b)
Does not have to be repaid
c)
you have to write an essay
d)
You must have a letter of recommendation
99.
What are the three sections of the SAT reasoning test?
a)
Writing, Math, Critical reading
b)
Reading, Math, Critical Writing
c)
Eating, Sleeping, Football
d)
English, Math, Critical Science
100.
What step helps you review what you don't understand and helps you with tests?
a)
Step 10 (Debrief the tutorial)
b)
Step 6 (Checking for confusion)
c)
Step 1 (Note-Taking)
d)
Step 9 (Grading)
101.
What step requires you to to identify your point of confusion?
a)
Step 2 (Pre-Work)
b)
Step 5 (The thinking and inquiry process)
c)
Step 8 (The reflection)
d)
Step 7 (Critical Thinking)
102.
What step requires you to bring your point of confusion (POC) to class?
a)
Step 1 (Note-Taking)
b)
Step 8 (The reflection)
c)
Step 5 (Debrief the tutorial)
d)
Step 3 (Academic Support)
103.
limited in outlook; unsophisticated
a)
Ambivalence
b)
Appraise
c)
Conflagration
d)
Provincial
104.
the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes
a)
Ambivalence
b)
Appraise
c)
Conflagration
d)
Provincial
105.
extreme corruption; wickedness
a)
Aloof
b)
Depravity
c)
Haughtiness
d)
Pragmatic
106.
to estimate the monetary value of; determine the worth of; assess. to estimate the nature, quality, importance
a)
Ambivalence
b)
Appraise
c)
Conflagration
d)
Provincial
107.
pride; arrogance
a)
Aloof
b)
Depravity
c)
Haughtiness
d)
Pragmatic
108.
wise; shrewd; keen
a)
Astute
b)
Extraneous
c)
Placate
d)
Vindicate
109.
practical; concerned with the practical worth or impact of something
a)
Aloof
b)
Depravity
c)
Haughtiness
d)
Pragmatic
110.
clear from blame; exonerate, justify or support
a)
Astute
b)
Extraneous
c)
Placate
d)
Vindicate
111.
conscientious; extremely thorough
a)
Heresy
b)
Penury
c)
Scrupulous
d)
Trite
112.
hackneyed; commonplace
a)
Heresy
b)
Penury
c)
Scrupulous
d)
Trite
113.
wasteful; reckless with money
a)
Affable
b)
Curtail
c)
Nefarious
d)
Prodigal
114.
individual trait, usually odd in nature, eccentricity
a)
Furtive
b)
Emulate
c)
Idiosyncrasy
d)
Obliterate
115.
loquacious; wordy; talkative
a)
Parsimony
b)
Garrulous
c)
Usurp
d)
Rancor
116.
imitate; rival
a)
Furtive
b)
Emulate
c)
Idiosyncrasy
d)
Obliterate
117.
apart; reserved
a)
Aloof
b)
Depravity
c)
Haughtiness
d)
Pragmatic
118.
given to sudden changes: tending to make sudden unexpected changes
a)
Indolent
b)
Lavish
c)
Capricious
d)
Diminution
119.
generous; openhanded; extravagant; wasteful
a)
Indolent
b)
Lavish
c)
Capricious
d)
Diminution
120.
lazy
a)
Indolent
b)
Lavish
c)
Capricious
d)
Diminution
121.
around, enclosing
a)
Verb-
b)
Ab-
c)
Auto-
d)
Peri-
122.
self, same, one
a)
Verb-
b)
Ab-
c)
Auto-
d)
Peri-
123.
In Socratic Seminars people should NOT provide _______ responses. Responses should be to the point.
a)
superfluous
b)
sporadic
c)
enigmatic
d)
ominous
124.
No matter who the president will be the result will be _______.
a)
ominous
b)
enigma
c)
sporadic
d)
advocate
125.
What is the first step in the reading strategy, Marking the Text?
a)
Numbering the paragraphs
b)
Underlining the author’s claims
c)
Crossing out difficult words
d)
Summarizing thoughts
126.
Which science question below is considered a Level 2 (higher-level) question?
a)
What science concepts connect to this problem?
b)
How would you change your procedures to get better results?
c)
What is the first step of the procedure?
d)
What does your science textbook say about this concept?
127.
When you are a group member during the tutorial process, what can you do to help support higher-level learning?
a)
Ask your AVID teacher to answer the question.
b)
Solve the problem on your own.
c)
Use your notes and ask the tutor questions.
d)
Use resources and ask the presenter questions.
128.
During history class you took Cornell notes. For homework, what do you do to identify the key concepts of the history lesson?
a)
Read the notes.
b)
Review the essential question.
c)
Underline or highlight main ideas.
d)
Number the chunks of information.
129.
An AVID 8th grade received a new grade sheet and was distressed to learn that their science grade had recently dropped. What should this student do before they create an action plan to increase their science grade?
a)
Look over and reflect on the grades received since the last grade sheet.
b)
Organize their binder and make sure they have all of their Cornell notes.
c)
Meet with the science teacher about the drop in grade.
d)
Write a science question for tutorials this week.
130.
In the AVID classroom, team building is important because it strengthens the relationship students have with each other and the AVID teacher. Which of the following is an outcome of having a strong team?
a)
Students learn how to manage their time.
b)
Students learn to work independently.
c)
Students learn how to behave on field trips.
d)
Students learn to listen carefully to others.
131.
In the AVID classroom, team building is important because it strengthens the relationship students have with each other and the AVID teacher. Which of the following is an outcome of having a strong team?
a)
Students learn how to manage their time.
b)
Students learn to work independently.
c)
Students learn how to behave on field trips.
d)
Students learn to listen carefully to others.
132.
What should you do to increase your participation during a Socratic Seminar?
a)
Ask higher-level questions that relate to the text.
b)
Carry on “side-bar” conversations.
c)
Raise your hand to speak.
d)
Debate with people in the inner circle.
133.
A student writes an original question on the Tutorial Request Form that states: Solve 2(X+3) – 13X=16.
The student continues to work through the TRF to determine their point of confusion. Which question below is the correct point of confusion?
The student continues to work through the TRF to determine their point of confusion. Which question below is the correct point of confusion?
a)
Why is my answer different from my teacher’s answer?
b)
What do I do first to solve this equation?
c)
What are the steps to solve this equation?
d)
How would the answer change if I used the order of operations to solve it?
134.
A student writes an original question on the Tutorial Request Form that states: Solve 2(X+3) – 13X=16.
The student continues to work through the TRF to determine their point of confusion. Which question below is the correct point of confusion?
The student continues to work through the TRF to determine their point of confusion. Which question below is the correct point of confusion?
a)
Why is my answer different from my teacher’s answer?
b)
What do I do first to solve this equation?
c)
What are the steps to solve this equation?
d)
How would the answer change if I used the order of operations to solve it?
135.
An academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice.
a)
Doctoral Degree
b)
Master's Degree
c)
Associate Degree
d)
Bachelor's Degree
136.
Exam taken to give you college credit from a high school class
a)
PAP Exam
b)
PAP Class
c)
AP Exam
d)
AP Class
137.
Degree awarded by colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study lasting two years.
a)
Doctoral Degree
b)
Master's Degree
c)
Associate Degree
d)
Bachelor's Degree
138.
Classes taken in high school were you received both college credit and high school credit.
a)
AP course
b)
PAP Course
c)
Dual Credit
d)
Associate
139.
Student who has not graduated from college with a bachelor's degree.
a)
graduate
b)
undergraduate
c)
doctoral canidate
140.
Degree awarded by colleges and universities usually earned for an undergraduate course of study that normally requires three to five years of study (depending on institution and field of study).
a)
Doctoral Degree
b)
Master's Degree
c)
Associate Degree
d)
Bachelor's Degree
141.
Supported by state funds.
Tuition costs are lower
Tuition costs are lower
a)
Public College/University
b)
Private College/University
142.
Supported by tuition, endowment, and donations from alumni and friends. Tuition is more expensive.
a)
Public College/University
b)
Private College/University
143.
Where you sleep while at college
a)
home
b)
dorm
144.
Any grant or scholarship, loan, or paid employment offered to help a student meet his/her college expenses.
a)
FAFSA
b)
Financial Aid
145.
To specialize in (a particular subject) at a college or university.
a)
Minor
b)
Major
146.
To specialize in a secondary academic discipline during their undergraduate studies.
a)
Minor
b)
Major
147.
Work part-time on campus while enrolled.
a)
FAFSA
b)
Financial Aid
c)
Work Study
148.
Which activity could be done to improve
all of the following skills: inquiry,
listening, and oral communication?
all of the following skills: inquiry,
listening, and oral communication?
a)
Cornell Notes
b)
Marking the Text
c)
Socratic Seminar
d)
Tutorial Request Form
149.
What is the purpose of
collaborating with classmates?
collaborating with classmates?
a)
Students learn to listen, learn from and help each other.
b)
Students learn to pick and choose what they want to do.
c)
Students learn to study Cornell notes and practice key concepts independently.
d)
Students learn to divide up the school work with the group, so that no one will have to work too hard.
150.
What tool will help to show when assignments are completed and submitted, and the grade received for each class?
a)
Assignment Log/Calendar
b)
Learning Log
c)
Progress Report
d)
Tutorial Request Form
151.
There are many elements of a good speech that can be measured on a scoring rubric. After watching a speech given by your class president entitled “College is for Everyone,” what would be the most important elements of public speaking to analyze?
a)
How did the tone and word choice support the speaker’s point of view?
b)
How often did the audience laugh at what was said and applaud throughout the speech?
c)
How was the speaker dressed and did they make a professional appearance?
d)
How often did the speaker make eye contact and use hand movements?
152.
Why is self-reflection an important part of conflict management strategies?
a)
Self-reflection helps you better understand yourself.
b)
Self-reflection gives you time to think about what you should do.
c)
It is important to understand how you feel about different situations before you can understand how you should react.
d)
It is important to analyze the differences between the win-lose strategy, avoidance strategy, and the problem-solving strategy.
153.
What is the benefit in numbering paragraphs before you read?
a)
Information is easier to locate.
b)
A summary of each paragraph is discovered.
c)
All important information is identified.
d)
Dialogue is clearly recognizable.
154.
To gain a deeper understanding of informational text, which strategy below would be the least effective technique to use when marking the text?
a)
Number the paragraphs.
b)
Underline important information.
c)
Highlight key terms.
d)
Circle the dialogue.
155.
As you are reading a short story, you
annotate the text. What meaningful
learning would you expect to gain?
annotate the text. What meaningful
learning would you expect to gain?
a)
You will have a deeper understanding of the text.
b)
You will examine the details and main idea of the text.
c)
You will practice writing Cornell notes on the text.
d)
You will revisit vocabulary words in context.
156.
A seventh grade AVID student has 6 classes.
This marking period the student has earned
the following grades: A, A, A, B, B, C. What is his or her grade point average?
This marking period the student has earned
the following grades: A, A, A, B, B, C. What is his or her grade point average?
a)
3.3
b)
4.0
c)
2.9
d)
20.0
157.
What would be the best way for a kinesthetic learner to learn how to create a foldable
graphic organizer for a class assignment?
graphic organizer for a class assignment?
a)
Look at a picture of the foldable graphic organizer.
b)
Follow along with the teacher and create it as he/she creates the model with the class.
c)
Listen carefully to the teacher as he/she explains the process step by step to the class.
d)
Read a handout with step-by-step instructions.
158.
An AVID student has a C in advanced math on their grade report. They have completed their
study/action plan below. Which action step should NOT be on the list?
study/action plan below. Which action step should NOT be on the list?
a)
Bring challenging and higher-level questions to tutorials.
b)
Review math Cornell notes nightly.
c)
Ask relevant questions during math class.
d)
Change to a regular math class instead of advanced.
159.
An AVID student is giving an informal speech about their favorite family vacation to an amusement park (a place that has rides and games). What non-verbal communication skills could the student use when describing a rollercoaster ride?
a)
The student could raise the tone of their voice as he/she describes the ride getting scary.
b)
The student could speak faster as he/she describes the ride getting more intense.
c)
The student could move their arms and hands up and down as he/she describes the movement.
d)
The student could ask their classmates how they would feel during the experience.
160.
Which of the following is an
example of an informal speech?
example of an informal speech?
a)
A speech delivered when running for class president.
b)
A final exam speech about a science fair project.
c)
An impromptu speech about “Changing the School” during AVID class.
d)
A Power-Point presentation about a favorite novel read during Language Arts class.
161.
When preparing for a writing assignment, how is creating a graphic organizer helpful?
a)
Your ideas are organized for a reflection.
b)
Your ideas are organized for your draft.
c)
Your ideas are organized for collaboration with peer editing.
d)
Your ideas are organized to be shared in a Socratic seminar.
162.
You are proofreading an essay for a classmate and come across the following sentence:
Driving up to the store to buy a dress she ran out of gas; she had to call her mom to pick her up.
Which of the following editing marks would you use to identify the error in the above sentence?
Driving up to the store to buy a dress she ran out of gas; she had to call her mom to pick her up.
Which of the following editing marks would you use to identify the error in the above sentence?
a)
FRAG – to label a sentence fragment.
b)
Circle verbs that you think are the wrong tense.
c)
^ – to insert a missing word or punctuation.
d)
( ) – to put around awkward phrases.
163.
Read the following writing prompt
given by your US History teacher:
You have been given the opportunity to have dinner with a historical figure of your choice. Write to explain who you would choose and why?
given by your US History teacher:
You have been given the opportunity to have dinner with a historical figure of your choice. Write to explain who you would choose and why?
a)
I would choose the sixteenth president of the US, Abraham Lincoln.
b)
I would choose any interesting woman who lived a long time ago.
c)
I would choose Thomas Edison to learn more about the many inventions he created.
d)
I would choose my grandfather because he is really a great person and he has lived a long time.
164.
Which of the following thesis statements would be appropriate for an expository essay?
a)
I think we should go to SeaWorld for a field trip.
b)
Traveling back in time could be a lot of fun.
c)
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, uses vivid imaginary to transport the reader to a world of magic.
d)
Uniforms should be required for middle school students because it will improve behavior, attendance, and grades.
165.
Your English teacher has given you a new rubric to help you understand your work for an upcoming project. The teacher has assigned a writing project in which six different writing elements will be graded separately. What type of rubric is this?
a)
analytical rubric
b)
holistic rubric
c)
speaking rubric
d)
summary rubric
166.
When you apply to college, you will see the word deadline on your application. What does deadline mean?
a)
The time when something must be completed.
b)
Something that is wanted or needed.
c)
Permission or right to enter college.
d)
An important organization or institution.
167.
You are researching the career of pharmacist. Which area below would you spend the least amount of time researching?
a)
salary
b)
qualifications
c)
the work conditions and environment
d)
number of students studying that field
168.
You are preparing questions for a Socratic Seminar during Language Arts class to discuss the novel, The Outsiders. According to Costa’s Levels of Thinking, which of the following questions is an example
of the highest level of thinking (level-three)?
of the highest level of thinking (level-three)?
a)
What is the definition of shanghaiing?
b)
Describe what happened to Pony Boy in chapter 2.
c)
Compare and contrast the characters, Sodapop and Danny.
d)
Imagine you are as frightened as Pony Boy; how would you survive hiding out in a church?
169.
The following information is written in the right-column of a student’s vocabulary notes for Language Arts’ class:
debating – a discussion involving opposing view points
What should be in the left column corresponding to this chunk of Information?
debating – a discussion involving opposing view points
What should be in the left column corresponding to this chunk of Information?
a)
What does the word debating mean?
b)
What short story shows an example debating?
c)
What are Language Arts’ vocabulary words?
d)
Predict how you can relate to debating?
170.
When listening to a guest speaker, what is one way you can identify important information you should write in your Cornell notes?
a)
When they share a personal story.
b)
When they look at you.
c)
When they stray from the topic.
d)
When they repeat a point.
171.
What is the final step when
taking Cornell notes?
taking Cornell notes?
a)
Revise the notes.
b)
Create a heading for your notes.
c)
Write a summary for the notes.
d)
A.Write questions in the left column.
172.
Which of the following thesis statements would be appropriate for an expository essay?
a)
I think we should go to SeaWorld for a field trip.
b)
Traveling back in time could be a lot of fun.
c)
J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, uses vivid imaginary to transport the reader to a world of magic.
d)
Uniforms should be required for middle school students because it will improve behavior, attendance, and grades.
173.
When preparing for a writing assignment, how is creating a graphic organizer helpful?
a)
Your ideas are organized for a reflection.
b)
Your ideas are organized for your draft.
c)
Your ideas are organized for collaboration with peer editing.
d)
Your ideas are organized to be shared in a Socratic seminar.
174.
Which text feature defines important vocabulary words?
a)
Glossary
b)
Index
c)
Table of Contents
d)
Subtitles
175.
the quality of being keen in judgment
a)
Sagacity
b)
Bucolic
c)
Halcyon
d)
Esoteric
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