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8th Grade AVID Baseline Exam by Benchmark by

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

8.SA.LO.3 Why is self-reflection an important part of conflict management strategies?

a)

Self-reflection gives you time to think about what you should do

b)

Self-reflection helps you better understand yourself.

c)

It is important to understand how you feel about different situations before you can understand how you should react.

2.

8.AP.03 For this nine-week marking period, you have been assigned a 150-page novel to complete. Which short-range goal below will help you achieve this task?

a)

Read the book every couple of days

b)

Read at least 16 - 17 pages per week

c)

Read the first 100 pages by week 7

d)

Read when you have time

3.

8.AP.I.3 After presenting a two-step equation to the tutorial group, the AVID student is still confused about the process. The algebra class is next period. What should the AVID student do?

a)

Ask an AVID peer in the tutorial group for an explanation

b)

Look through the algebra notes during algebra class

c)

Bring the question to algebra class and ask the teacher for an explanation at the beginning of class

4.

8.AP.C.8 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

5.

8.AP.C.4 What type of question below would increase classroom discussion?

a)

questions that ask you to describe

b)

questions that ask you to list information

c)

questions that ask you to explain why

d)

questions that ask you to define vocabulary

6.

8.AP.W.4 Read the following paragraph to determine what is missing.

While about 200 martial arts are practiced worldwide, three have become the most popular here: Karate, Kung Fu, and Tae Kwon Do. Karate, a Japanese fighting form began in China over 2,000 years ago and may have come to China from India even before that. Some styles of Kung Fu weapons like swords or staffs. Tae Kwon Do, on e of the newest forms of martial arts, began in Korea in 1955 and is now an Olympic sport. Schools that teach these "fighting sports" are popping up across the United States. (Source: 2007, AVID Middle-Level Writing Text, p.73)

Which element is missing from the above paragraph?

a)

evidence of the subject

b)

details that are in a logical order

c)

topic sentence

d)

closing sentence

7.

8.AP.W.1a Conclusions to essays are written in one of six formats. The following example illustrates which conclusion format?

The work habits we employ in school are no different from the ones we need to be successful in the workplace.

a)

warning

b)

universalizing

c)

using a quote

d)

call fo action

8.

8.AP.I.10 Use what you know about proper citation and quotation rules to review the following examples.

Which example demonstrates the proper format of integrating a quote?

a)

According to the financial aid department at State College, "the cost to attend college is on a steady increase."

b)

From what I researched, "the cost to attend college is on a steady increase."

c)

"According to the financial aid department at State College," the cost to attend college is on a steady increase."

9.

8.AP.W.3 During peer review you are to make a suggestion to a fellow student regarding the following summary. Which area needs to be addressed in this student's summary about the Santa Fe and Oregon Trails of the 1800s?

The coming of the railroads marked the decline of the trails leading throughout the West. My textbook said that in 1869 the transcontinental railroad marked the end of much travel on the Oregon Trail. I also read that in 1878 the railroad rolled into Santa Fe. But whether a route of commerce, emigration, or adventure, I think both of these historic passages has its own story to tell.

a)

The student should remove the date 1878 from the summary.

b)

The student should add some new information to the summary.

c)

The student should add questions to the summary.

10.

11.AP.R.3 Using context clues, what is a synonym for the underlined word?

After a very long trip, Johnny was exhausted and needed some rest.

a)

Tired

b)

Bored

c)

Excited

d)

Silly

11.

What does the "L" mean in SLANT?

a)

Lean forward and Listen

b)

Like the lesson with thumbs up

c)

Lean forward

d)

Listen

12.

What is the first step in the reading strategy, Marking the text?

a)

numbering the paragraphs

b)

underlining the author's claim

c)

crossing out difficult words

d)

summarizing thoughts

13.

8.AP.1.1 Which science question below is considered a Level 2 question?

a)

What science concepts connect to this problem?

b)

How would you change your procedures to get better results?

c)

Summarize the concept from your science textbook.

14.

8.AP.C4 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)

Ask the tutor for the answer

d)

Use resources and ask the presenter questions.

15.

8.AP.1.6 As you complete a higher level reflection after the tutorial, which of the following would NOT be included?

a)

what you learned about your POC

b)

how the group members participated

c)

where your learning took place

d)

connections to your previous learning

16.

8.AP.I.2 A student writes an original question on the TRF 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?

a)

Why is my answer different from my teacher's answer?

b)

How would the answer change if I used the order of operations to solve it?

c)

What are the steps to solve this equation?

17.

8.AP.C.3 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

18.

8.AP.C.1 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.

19.

8.OK.ACP.5b An AVID 8th grader 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.

20.

8.AP.W.6b During history class you took Focused 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

21.

How should a student construct an effective summary for their Focused Notes?

a)

Write down which parts the teacher said were important.

b)

Write down which parts the student felt were important.

c)

Answer each question from the left-hand side of the notes in a complete sentence.

d)

Use the main idea from each chunk of information to answer the essential question.

22.

8.AP.W.7 Your history teacher announced to the class that the test next week would be an extended response. What strategy will you use to prepare before taking this test?

a)

Memorize all the definitions that might be on the test.

b)

Review all of the key concepts and study a little each night.

c)

Remember to pace yourself carefully during the test and skip over the tough questions.

d)

Analyze your last history test to see which multiple-choice answers you got wrong.

23.

8.AP.I.1 Read the following student question that was developed for an upcoming guest speaker during the AVID elective class.

"What were some of the classes you took in high school?"

Which of the following is a higher-level question to ask the guest speaker?

a)

What classes were the best to take in high school?

b)

Were some of your high school courses similar to your college courses?

c)

Which college courses did you select your freshman year?

d)

How did your high school courses impact your college and career decisions?

24.

8.OK.BCK.3

A student took a college interest survey. The results of the student interest are as follows:

Helps people

Enjoys animals

Love of science

Enjoys working outdoors

Which of the following would be considered a career?

a)

dog walker

b)

lifeguard

c)

veterinarian

d)

pet groomer

25.

8.OK.BCK.2C In the AVID classroom, a student completed the Career Selection activity and selected the following areas of interest:

Computers

Accounting

Mathematics

Real Estate

Based on these areas of interest, which of the following careers should be researched?

a)

Computer Salesperson

b)

Home Finance Agent

c)

Math Teacher

d)

Bank Cashier

26.

8.AP.W.6a Which is a type Focused Note Taking style?

a)

Mind Maps

b)

Three Column Notes

c)

Interactive notebooks

d)

All of the Above

27.

8.AP.C4 How would you prove you were listening to the previous speaker when it is your turn to speak during a Philosophical Chairs?

a)

Say, "I don't like your claim" and then state your claim

b)

Nod your head while the previous speaker is talking and then share your opinion

c)

Summarize the previous speaker's argument before providing a reason

d)

Respond negatively to the person without addressing the claim

28.

8.AP.W.1b Analyze the following prompt

In a narrative essay, describe your first day of college, the experience of a fresh new start, and the impact on you and your loved ones.

What word is most important to understand what you need to do in the essay?

a)

describe

b)

college

c)

experience

d)

impact

29.

8.AP.1.3 Which of the following is true of a group member's role during tutorials?

a)

Group members should help the student presenter solve their problem by solving it for them

b)

Group members should go to the board and point to and correct the errors for the student presenter

c)

Group members should ask the student presenter what they need help with

d)

Group members should ask student presenters guiding questions and questions that make them think critically

30.

Which of the following are considered collaboration activities?

a)

Tutorials

b)

Philosophical Chairs

c)

Teambuilding

d)

All of the above

31.

8.AP.r.1 Based on the following excerpt, what would the main idea be?

A survey shows that 52 percent of American employees who get paid time off don't use it all and many don't use any of it. But even if there is nowhere you would rather be than work, you and your boss might be better off if you took a break.

a)

Employees who get paid time off don't use it but they should.

b)

Employees don't take time off of work.

c)

Employers want their employees to take time off of work.

32.

8.AP.0.1a In the AVID classroom, the AVID Binder's role in academic success is...

a)

Time management

b)

Keeps important materials organized

c)

Improves note-taking

d)

Improves tutorials

33.

8.AP.1.8 You are doing a research project on Florida Panthers and find information on two different websites, Susie's Florida Panther Fan Page and National Geographic, how do you decide which website is more valid and applicable?

a)

Look at which website has more hits in the past year

b)

Look at which website was created first

c)

Look at the website that has more pictures

d)

Look at the one that uses proven, extensive research

34.

8.AP.W.6a Which of the following is NOT a key to writing a "Good Summary?"

a)

A good summary is written from a personal perspective.

b)

A good summary shortens the original text.

c)

A short summary includes the most important information.

d)

A good summary is written in the writer's own words.

35.

8.AP.R.5 Based on the following sentence, what can you infer about workers in the stated age group?

"The poll of more than 100 workers, which Princeton Research Associates conducted for Bankrate.com, found that one in four workers age 18 - 25 had taken no vacation days at all in 2016."

a)

The workers have nothing more important to do

b)

The workers are close to retirement

c)

The workers have not earned any days off yet

d)

The workers want to prove their dedication to their career