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Life Skills and SEL

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is self awareness?

a)

Being able to connect with others

b)

Thinking positive thoughts

c)

Being able to understand your own emotions, strengths and weaknesses

d)

Making good decisions

2.

The word strength means...

a)

Something I am good at

b)

When I make a mistake

c)

Something that is hard for me to do

d)

Never getting the answer right

3.

Self Management is an important Life skill.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What is perseverance?

a)

The ability to self-regulate one's own thoughts, words, emotions, and actions.

b)

Working through to the completion of a goal despite challenges and roadblocks along the way.

c)

A skill or ability that can be more difficult and often requires more work to improve.

d)

An accurate view of oneself

5.

Which is an example of resilience?

a)

Judy lost her cell phone, reported it and then would not leave the office until it was turned in.

b)

Nancy did not get the level she wanted so she felt sad but decided to make a change for next time.

c)

Max failed a test and so he frowned at all his teachers and friends for the rest of the day.

d)

Henry lost his point sheet and refused to do anything but sit in the Zen Zone.

6.
This will be challenging, but I will keep at it.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
7.
I've never been good at this.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
8.
I'm going to have to try again.
a)
Growth Mindset
b)
Fixed Mindset
9.

Your brain is most like a

a)

muscle that grows with exercise.

b)

published book that always stays the same.

c)

tank of gas that gets used up and needs refilling.

d)

lawn that you need to mow when it gets too long.

10.
You believe that talent and intelligence can be developed through effort, your mindset is...
a)
Growth
b)
Fixed
11.

"I am naturally smart at this, so I don't even bother to practice" is an example of?

a)

Fixed Mindset

b)

Growth Mindset

12.
In a _______ mindset, people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work—brains and talent are just the starting point
a)
Fixed
b)
Growth
13.

What is SEL Stands for?

a)

Social Emotional Lecture

b)

Social Emotional Lesson

c)

Social Emotional Learning

d)

Social Emotional Language

14.
imaginative, expressive, innovative, likes working with ideas (Career Examples:  fashion designer, interior designer)
a)
Realistic
b)
Artistic
c)
Conventional
d)
Social
15.
Research shows that personality influences career choices.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
 inquisitive, enjoys science and math, likes working with data (Career Examples:  detective, biologist)
a)
Conventional
b)
Social
c)
Investigative
d)
Artistic
17.
When careers are matched to _________, satisfaction is likely to occur.
a)
Personality
b)
Earnings
c)
Test Scores
d)
IQ
18.
outgoing, social, listener, likes to work with people (Career Examples:  teacher, police officer)
a)
Investigative
b)
Social
c)
Enterpriser
d)
Conventional
19.

A Short term position of employment requiring little to no training/education is what?

a)

benefit

b)

job

c)

career

d)

outlook

20.

Earning (pay) regardless of the number of hours worked is what?

a)

career

b)

paycheck

c)

wage

d)

salary

21.

A long term position of employment requiring additional years of training/education beyond high school is what?

a)

job

b)

career

c)

working papers

d)

high school diploma

22.

Earnings (pay) for each hour worked is what?

a)

paycheck

b)

salary

c)

wage

d)

dollar bills

23.

Recognition given for completing two years of college is what?

a)

Bachelors Degree

b)

Masters Degree

c)

Vocational Degree

d)

Associates Degree

24.

Extra compensation beyond salary (health insurance, vacation, phone, car, retirement, uniforms) is what?

a)

Working papers

b)

Benefits

c)

Outlook

d)

Job Interview

25.

Recognition given for completing 4 years of high school is what?

a)

Associates Degree

b)

Vocational Degree

c)

High School Diploma

d)

Masters Degree

26.

Recognition given for completing 4 years of college is what?

a)

Bachelors Degree

b)

Associates Degree

c)

Masters Degree

d)

Internship

27.

Number of job openings in any given field is what?

a)

job application

b)

working papers

c)

resume

d)

outlook

28.

A permit to gain employment that requires parental consent, evidence of age, and certificate of physical fitness is what?

a)

working papers

b)

job application

c)

transcript

d)

PHD

29.

A copy of a student's records in school (attendance, grades) is what?

a)

Interview

b)

SAT/ACT test

c)

transcript

d)

post secondary education

30.

A face to face meeting of people to talk about employment opportunities is what?

a)

Outlook

b)

Resume

c)

Working papers

d)

Interview

31.

A formal written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience, prepared by an applicant for a career is what?

a)

PHD

b)

job application

c)

resume

d)

transcript

32.

A fill in the blanks document that contains a summary of your work experience, educational background, references, availability, and skills is what?

a)

job application

b)

resume

c)

transcript

d)

outlook

33.

A length of time where an inexperienced worker learns a trade or craft while being mentored by an experienced individual is what?

a)

Apprenticeship or internship

b)

PHD

c)

post secondary education

d)

93,000

34.

A degree that follows completion of a bachelor's degree, it is highly specialized and more advanced, what is it?

a)

Master's Degree

b)

PHD

c)

SAT/ACT Test

d)

Jurist degree

35.

Recognition given for completing a hands-on work schooling program, such as plumber, carpenter, mason, auto mechanic, is what?

a)

Master's degree

b)

PHD

c)

Vocational degree

d)

Associates degree

36.

Education in the high school years, some schools also include 7th and 8th grade, is what?

a)

Secondary Education

b)

Elementary school

c)

Associates Degree

d)

Master's degree

37.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A ___________ usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish. Something you want to complete in several years....

a)

goal setting

b)

goal

c)

long-term goal

d)

mid-term goal

38.

A _____ acts as a direction or purpose.

a)

resume

b)

destination

c)

idea

d)

goal

39.

What is goal setting?

a)

Picking up a coffee mug and setting it down on a table that says goal.

b)

Finding something that you want to accomplish and setting goals/timeframes to complete it.

c)

Figuring out a plan to not use any money for the rest of your life

d)

Accomplishing all of your goals in two minutes

40.

How else does making goals help?

a)

It helps to give you purpose and direction in life

b)

It helps you learn how to use your time wisely

c)

It can make money magically appear for your needs and wants

d)

So you never have to spend money again

41.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below. A ____________ is something you want to complete in the near future. Today, this week, or month.

a)

short-term goal

b)

goal

c)

long-term goal

d)

mid-term goal

42.

The amount of money earned over a period of time is called:

a)

income

b)

fixed expense

c)

variable expense

d)

budget

43.

A plan that is used to determine how money will be spent is called:

a)

income

b)

fixed expense

c)

variable expense

d)

budget

44.
Variable expenses may not be the same every month.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Expenses that stay the same every month are _________ expenses. Rent would be an example.
a)
fixed
b)
discretionary 
c)
variable
d)
intermittent
46.
The mortgage payment and the car payment are examples of which of the following?
a)
variable expenses
b)
assets
c)
zero-based budgeting
d)
fixed expenses
47.

Group of bills such as water, electricity, and sewage are also known as __________.

a)

Utilities

b)

Rent

c)

Car payment

d)

Life insurance

48.

What a tenant pay's a landlord for use of house/apartment is called ____________

a)

Budget

b)

Mortgage

c)

Rent

d)

Savings

49.

Money you pay the bank for a certain length of time before you own your home is called a ___________.

a)

Rent

b)

Mortgage

c)

Budget

d)

Savings

50.

Where you deposit money (at a bank or credit union) not meant to be spent is called __________.

a)

Checking account

b)

Savings account

c)

Insurance

d)

Mortgage

51.

Account you put money into for when you stop working when you are older is called a ____________ account.

a)

Rent

b)

Retirement

c)

Loan

d)

Credit card

52.

Money paid to protect your property in the event of an accident or you get hurt/sick/worse is called __________.

a)

Rent

b)

Budget

c)

Savings

d)

Insurance

53.

Money put into an account specifically for higher education is called a __________ savings account.

a)

High School

b)

Mortgage

c)

Retirement

d)

College

54.

Old stuff: What is 40% of 85?

a)

20

b)

40

c)

34

d)

32

55.

The circle graph shows how the Alvarados spend their monthly income of $6,000.


How much do the Alvarados spend on food each month?

a)

$420

b)

$66

c)

$600

d)

$720

56.

For Exercises 1–7, use the circle graph. The circle graph shows how the Alvarados spend their monthly income of $6,000

What percent of the Alvarados’ income goes to the mortgage payment?

a)

$66

b)

$1380

c)

$948

d)

$420

57.

The circle graph shows how the Alvarados spend their monthly income of $6,000.

How much more do they spend on taxes than on clothing?

a)

$420

b)

$528

c)

$948

d)

$1380

58.

The circle graph shows how the Alvarados spend their monthly income of $6,000.

The Alvarados buy medical insurance for $300 a month. What percent of their total budget is that?

a)

5%

b)

50%

c)

55%

d)

555%

59.

Julio bought a backpack for $39.90 and 2 belts for $17.05 each. The sales tax is 7%. How much did Julio spend for all the items, including tax?

a)

$79.18

b)

$75.90

c)

$80.05

d)

$98.06

60.

The Lopez family has a net monthly income of $5,300.


How much money does the Lopez family spend on housing each month?

a)

$1,015

b)

$1,219

c)

$1,484

d)

$1,950

61.

Each year on the same day, Susan deposits $100 into a savings account that earns a simple interest rate of 5%. She makes no withdrawals. How much interest does Susan’s account earn after 3 years?

a)

$25

b)

$15

c)

$30

d)

$20

62.

People keep a personal budget to help them

a)

set and reach financial goals.

b)

earn promotions at work.

c)

buy with credit.

d)

buy anything they want.

63.

Which item would most likely require savings?

a)

soccer ball

b)

a new refrigerator

c)

a movie ticket

d)

a box of cookies

64.

What is overspending?

a)

Using money you get to spend.

b)

Using more money than you have available.

c)

Using money you have in the bank.

65.

Something thought to be an essential item required for life (food, water etc.).

a)

Need

b)

Want

c)

Desire

66.

Something unnecessary but you desire.

a)

Need

b)

Want

c)

Expect

67.

Money earned after taxes and other deductions.

a)

Net income

b)

Gross income

c)

Monthly income

68.

What is unplanned, compulsive spending called?

a)

Impulse buying

b)

Planned buying

c)

Budgeted buying

69.

What is it called when you don't have enough money?

a)

Shortage

b)

Overage

c)

Balance

70.

What is it called when you have money left over at the end of the month after expenses?

a)

Shortage

b)

Surplus

c)

Balance