8th grade Unit 3 Post Prep

According to the text, why might students feel embarrassed to ask questions in school?

• They might be labeled as a 'wanna-be.'

• They are afraid of being judged for not knowing the answers.

• They don't want to appear smarter than others.

• They prefer to find the answers on their own.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is one of the six moods that people feel while learning, as mentioned in the 2004 study?

• Excitement

• Frustration

• Satisfaction

• Elation

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What do scientists believe is a benefit of experiencing confusion according to the text?

• It helps to avoid deeper understanding of a topic.

• It prevents students from asking too many questions.

• It gives space to look at different ways to solve a problem.

• It ensures that students will not make educated guesses.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What are the two steps mentioned in the text that people go through to figure out their identity?

• Exploration and Commitment

• Confusion and Understanding

• Learning and Application

• Questioning and Acceptance

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

According to the text, what is a positive outcome for people who do the most exploring about who they are?

• They tend to have lower self-esteem.

• They are less likely to commit to a group.

• They have higher self-esteem later in life.

• They avoid going through different phases.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What did the author leave a demanding job in management consulting to do at 27 years old?

• To start a family

• To teach seventh graders in New York City public schools

• To travel the world

• To write a book

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

According to the author, what is a more important predictor of success than social intelligence or good looks?

• Grit

• IQ scores

• Physical health

• Wealth

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

What concept does the author firmly believe is not impossible for students to learn with enough hard work and dedication?

• Quantum physics

• Stratospheric IQ concepts

• Ratios, decimals, and the area of a parallelogram

• Advanced calculus

Tags

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

What does the author describe as "living like it's a marathon, not a sprint"?

• Intelligence

• Education

• Grit

• Talent

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What did the author's research at West Point Military Academy aim to predict?

• The cadets' future income levels

• Which cadets would stay in military training

• Which cadets would advance fastest in competition

• The cadets' IQ scores

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2