Teamwork
Work with a small group of classmates to create a list of
adjustments students may encounter as they make the transition
from being full-time students to being full-time employees. Share
your findings with the class.
G-W Learning Mobile Site
Visit the G-W Learning mobile site to complete the chapter
pretest and posttest and to practice vocabulary using e-flash
cards. If you do not have a smartphone, visit the G-W Learn-
ing companion website to access these features.
G-W Learning mobile site: www.m.g-wlearning.com
G-W Learning companion website: www.g-wlearning.com
Common Core
CTE Career Ready Practices. Exceeding expectations is a way
to be successful at school and in your career. Make a list of five
things that you expect of yourself on a daily basis, such as, being
on time, completing tasks as assigned, and being courteous.
For each of the things you expect from yourself, record what you
could do to exceed those expectations. What effect do you think
exceeding expectations has on your success?
Reading. Take a look at how the authors have structured this chapter. How
do the numbered sections of the text relate to the chapter title? How is
the information presented? Why do you think this chapter is the first in the
textbook?
Apply Your Technology Skills
Access the G-W Learning companion website for this text
at www.g-wlearning.com. Download each data file for this
chapter. Follow the instructions to complete activities to
practice what you have learned.
Data File 1–1—Creating a Personal Program of Study
Data File 1–2—Researching Post High School Programs
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