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4th Nine Weeks Test
Term | Definition |
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intrinsic motivation | refers to the actions we take because of enjoyment and other internal factors |
extrinsic motivation | refers to behavior that is driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, praise |
IGP | document that shows a student’s course and diploma pathway from 8th grade to graduation |
advanced placement classes | placement of a student in a high school course that offers college credit for earning a passing score on the exam |
associate degree | undergraduate degree awarded by college upon completion of study that usually lasts about two years |
bachelors degree | an undergraduate degree awarded by colleges upon completion of study that usually lasts about three to seven years |
certificate program | program that is designed to give students mastery over a narrow subject area or topic. |
college level exam program | program that offers students the opportunity to earn credit for introductory level college courses by achieving satisfactory score on subject specific tests |
college prep courses | means by which college-bound high school students may better meet the scholastic requirements for entry into colleges and universities |
credential | something that gives a title to credit or confidence; qualification |
doctoral degree | the highest level of academic degree |
dual enrollment classes | programs that allow students to be enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions; refers to high school students taking college courses |
elective classes | classes you get to choose are pick that are not mandatory |
FAFSA | form filled out annually by current and prospective college students to determine their eligibility for student financial aid |
grants | money for college you do not have to pay back |
IBC | a credential, usually issued by an industry or industry group, that verifies an individual has met the established skill standards that are required to enter the workforce |
loans | money lent with interest that you have to pay back |
college major | what you get your degree in |
masters degree | usually a second academic degree, at a higher level, in a specific area of study |
college minor | college or university students declared secondary academic discipline during undergraduate studies. |
prerequisite | something that is necessary to an end or to the carrying out of a function-a class you have to take before you can take a certain other class |
scholarship | a grant-in-aid to a student; money you do not have to pay back |