1. Catalysts #24-39 COLLEGE READINESS SPRING 2015

2. Catalyst #24 March 6, 2015 A-B Tech Presentation Number 1- 10. Leave a space or two in between each number. As you listen to the A-B Tech Presentation, record at least 10 facts that you learn.

3. Catalyst #25 March 9, 2015 A-B Tech Application Day To follow-up on our presentation from Friday, and so that we can report all of your test scores at the end of the semester, we are all going to apply to A-B Tech Today. In your journal simply write, “Completed A-B Tech Application” Get logged on to your computer, and I will get us started in just a minute.

4. Catalyst #26 March 10, 2015 SAT/ACT/MFL Vocabulary 1.NULLIFY (verb) Context clues: The impressive test results were nullified when it was discovered that the entire class had cheated. A. Complete the two synonyms for nullify: c _ _ c_ l v _ _ d B. Choose the antonyms for nullify from this list: accept trash keep approve restrict scratch 2.PREREQUISITE (noun) Context clues: In order to become a doctor, taking classes in biology and chemistry is a prerequisite; without these classes, you cannot continue in medical school. A. Complete the two synonyms for prerequisite: req _ _ _ _m_ntnec_ _ _ _ ty B. List three prerequisites for the following: graduating from high school 3.IMMINENT (adjective) Context clues: When the passengers on the 9/11 planes realized that their aircrafts had been hijacked by terrorists, they knew that they were in imminent danger. A. Complete the two synonyms for imminent: i _ _ _ d _ _ te unav _ _ d _ _ le B. Write a sentence using the word imminent.

5. Catalyst #27 March 11, 2015 Quick Check-In! 1. Have you completed your application to A-B Tech? If not, what information do you need in order to do so? 2. What day (choose one) do you want to complete your first re-take of Accuplacer? Next week: Wednesday, March 19 th Thursday, March 20 th Two weeks from now: Tuesday, March 24 th Wednesday, March 25th 3. If there is anything you have questions about from your progress report, write them down now. 4. So far, we have visits scheduled from A-B Tech, UNCA and Art Institute of Charlotte. If you could pick one other in-state college to visit, what would it be? Leave your journal out and open so that I can come around and see your responses!

6. ACT/SAT/MFL MATH PREP 1. Calculate 1/8 as a percent. (Hint: percent is always out of 100). 2. Three vases each contain 12 flowers. Some flowers are to be removed from one vase and placed in another vase to make the ratio of flowers in the three vases 3 : 2 : 1. What is the least number of flowers that must be moved to accomplish this? A. 18 B. 12C. 10 D. 8E. 6 3.Pat and Lee are removing cartons from a truck. Pat removes 1/8 of the number of cartons from the truck, and Lee removes 1/4 of the number of cartons. After that, there are 40 cartons left in the truck. How many cartons were originally in the truck? A. 55B. 60C. 64D. 65E. 106 4. If 12 feet of a 60 foot tower is below ground, what percent of the tower is above ground? A. 20%B. 25%C. 31.6%D. 63.3%E. 80% Catalyst #28 March 12, 2015

7. Catalyst #29 March 13, 2015 Art Institute of Charlotte Presentation Number 1- 10. Leave a space or two in between each number. As you listen to the Art Institute Presentation, record at least 10 facts that you learn.

8. Question of the week: What is something you have accomplished in the last five years? *This can be a major or a minor accomplishment! 1. What was your accomplishment and when did you accomplish it? CHOOSE 4 OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW TO ANSWER: 2. What did you do to make this accomplishment possible? What work was required? 3. How long did you have to work toward this accomplishment? 4. How did you feel at the time of this accomplishment? What did it mean to you, other than just feeling happy/proud? 5. What were the effects of your accomplishment? How did it affect you or other people? 6. What does this accomplishment represent about you? What does it say about what is important to you or what you are capable of? 7. Has this accomplishment inspired you to achieve something else or to set a new goal? How so? If not, what could be your next goal or next step? REMINDER: Bring in permission slips ASAP!!!! Due tomorrow! Catalyst #30 March 16, 2015

9. VOCAB REVIEW: It’s Game Day! Use these questions to help you prepare. 1. What does bombastic mean? 2. What are two synonyms for nullify? 3. Another word for the highest point is: _________________ 4. If someone is in immediate danger, you could also say that he or she is in _________________ danger. 5. What are two of our vocabulary words that mean being full of yourself, or acting conceited or pretentious? 6. What does lethargic mean? 7. What word means the OPPOSITE of practiced or learned? 8. Someone who does good for others would be considered: _______________________ 9. What does perfunctory mean? 10. Someone whose mood is constantly changing could be defined as: _________________________ Catalyst #31 March 17, 2015

10. Catalyst #32 March 18, 2015 Writing Strong Admissions and Scholarship Essays The following are this year’s Common Application Essay response choices: >Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. >Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? >Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? >Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you? >Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. 1.What do all of these questions have in common? Write at least one similarity you find between all of them. 2.Which of these questions do you feel that you could answer well/the best? 3.Write out a short response (1-2 sentences) to the question that you chose in number 2.

11. Catalyst #33 March 19, 2015 SAT/ACT/MFL MATH PREP 1. Which of the following integers is a divisor of both 36 and 90? A. 12B. 10C. 8D. 6E. 4 2. If a ramp rises vertically 1 foot for every 8 feet of horizontal distance, what is the height of the ramp, in feet, at a horizontal distance of 100 feet from its starting point? A. 800B. 80C. 15.5D. 12.5E. 10 3. In an election for class president, Maria finished first, Kevin second, Carlos third and Devin fourth. Maria received 91 votes, and Devin received 32 votes. If a total of 224 votes were cast for the four candidates, what is the minimum number of votes that Kevin could have received? A. 49B. 51C. 52D. 55E. 57

12. Catalyst #34 March 20, 2015 UNC-A Presentation Number 1- 10. Leave a space or two in between each number. As you listen to the UNC-A Presentation, record at least 10 facts that you learn.

13. Feedback Monday! 1.On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you feel that you are benefitting from this course? Explain. 2.What have you found to be the most worthwhile, meaningful or enjoyable in this class so far? 3.Overall, do you feel that your online classes have been helpful and easy to follow? Why or why not? 4.Are you getting enough help from me during work time in your online classes? Please explain your answer. 5.If you could change one thing about the routine of this course, what would it be? Why? 6.If you could change one thing about the content of this course, what would it be? Why? 7.Is there anything else that you want or need to know about college that we have not covered yet in this class? 8.Did you meet the goal that you set last week for your online classes? Why or why not? Catalyst #35 March 23, 2015

14. Catalyst #36 March 24, 2015 Vocab Game Day/ Self-Evaluation #2 In your journal, write “Completed Self-Evaluation #2” Then, complete the rubric as follows: 1- Write your name, period, today’s date and round #2 at the top of your rubric. 2- In each category, circle the box that you feel best represents your work in this class this month. 3- Under Comments on the back: Explain why you chose at least 2 of the scores that you did. Be sure to write in complete sentences. 4- DO NOT add up your totals.

15. Catalyst #37 March 25, 2015 College Application/Research Day Today we will continue where we left off last week with suggestions for starting your college essay. 1. Review the list of suggestions for how to begin your college essay. What is one hook that you have used in the past or think would be easy for you to use in an essay? (Write the name of this hook.) 2. What is one hook which you have not used or that is unclear to you? (Write the name of this hook.) You cannot begin #3 until I provide you with further instruction… 3. Free write! 4. Look back at your free write from #3. Considering what you’ve written so far, how might you now go back and actually begin this essay? Choose one type of hook from the handout and try it out! Lead: Honestly, who likes talking about preparing for the SAT? Anyone I’ve ever spoken to usually makes some strange groan when I simply say the word. But, believe it or not, I not only like, but love, talking about the SAT.

16. Catalyst #38 March 26, 2015 SAT/ ACT/ MFL Math Prep: Remember that you MUST show your work! 1.A certain building has 2,600 square feet of surface that needs to be painted. If 1 gallon of paint will cover 250 square feet, what is the least whole number of gallons that must be purchased in order to have enough paint to apply one coat to the surface? (Assume that only whole gallons can be purchased.) A.5B. 10C.11D. 15E. 110 2. Jamal ran a distance of 360 feet. Lonnie ran a distance of 30 yards. What is the ratio of the distance Jamal ran to the distance Lonnie ran? (3 feet = 1 yard) A. 4:1B. 5:1C. 6:1D. 12:1E. 36:1 3. A car averages 20 miles per gallon of gas in city driving and 30 miles per gallon in highway driving. At these rates, how many gallons of gas will the car use on a 300 mile trip if 4/5 of the trip is highway driving and the rest is city driving? A. 5gallonsB. 11 gallonsC. 14 gallonsD.20 gallonsE. 25 gallons

17. Catalyst #39 March 27, 2015 College Freshmen Friday: Finding Motivation Turn in your On Course text to p. 79. 1. Write the names of the eight professors you see listed under “Best advice to Worst advice.” SKIP A LINE between each name. STOP HERE! We are going to look at a scenario before you answer the next questions. 2. Write out the following: The value I place on college is ____ (score of 1-10) and my expectation of being successful in college is ____ (score of 1-10). Multiplied together, this gives me an achievement motivation score of ____(1-100). 3. Explain your score. Why is your score high or low? How can you raise it or keep it high?