Question 1

You aren’t really improving your mind unless you’re doing something that’s difficult.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 2

Janie struggles with math but loves to read and write and excels in her English class. She frequently is frustrated with herself about her math difficulties and worries that it means she’ll never get into college. What advice might you give Janie? (select the best answer)

Accepted Answer

Janie should capitalize on her strength (English) and not worry about trying to be great at everything.

Answer

Janie should drop her English class since she’s already good at it.

Answer

Janie should drop math class completely.

Answer

Janie should devote more time to math and less to English so she can improve her math grades.

Question 3

Angie is a straight-A high school junior with a courseload of exclusively academic and honors-level classes. She would love to join her friends for concerts or join the cheerleading team, but Angie strongly believes that the only way to get into a good college is to get good academic grades. What advice might you give Angie? (select the best answer)

Accepted Answer

Colleges tend to appreciate balance among academics, arts, and extracurriculars.

Answer

Angie is right; academic grades are the best and she should keep doing what she’s doing.

Answer

Angie can stop taking academic classes once her junior year is over and do fun things next year.

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