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Authoritative content is presented in an easy-to-
comprehend and relevant format. The material focuses
on the acquisition of research, problem-solving, and
academic skills required for those taking the next step
on the path to college and career readiness.
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Picture Success features open each unit with a real-life
student who was a member of his or her high school Career
and Technical Student Organization.
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Cases simulate real-world scenarios to give context to
issues that arise in the workplace.
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College and Career Readiness
Portfolio activities allow you to create
a personal portfolio for use when
exploring volunteer, education and
training, or career opportunities.
It is important to assess what you learn as you
progress through the text. Multiple opportunities
are provided to confirm learning as you explore
the content. Formative assessment includes the
following.
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The Lifespan Plan is an ongoing project-based
activity that guides you through setting person-
al and professional short- and long-term goals.
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Checkpoint activities at the end of each main
section of the chapter provide you with an
opportunity to review what you have learned
before moving on to the additional content.
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Review Your Knowledge covers basic concepts
presented in the chapter so you can evaluate
your understanding of the material.
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Apply Your Knowledge challenges you to
combine what you learned in the chapter with
your own experiences and goals.
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Teamwork encourages a collaborative experience
to help you learn to interact with others in a
productive manner.
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College and Career Readiness activities
provide ways for you to demonstrate the
literacy and career readiness skills you have
mastered.
Content Connected
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