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2.02 Vocabulary
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11th Grade
11/06/2015

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Accuplacer/ASSET
Definition
Advising, Placement, and Retention System – an assessment-advising program
designed to identify the basic skill levels of students as they enter two-year institutions
Term
Adaptation
Definition
the process or state of changing to fit a new environment or different conditions, or the
resulting change
Term
Apprenticeship
Definition
One bound by legal agreement to work for another for a specific amount of time in
return for instruction in a trade, art, or business
Term
Associate's Degree
Definition
2 year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical
school. The recipient of an Associate's Degree can then transfer the credits toward a 4 year Bachelor’s
Degree.
Term
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Definition
is a test developed and maintained by the
United States Department of Defense
Term
Bachelor's Degree
Definition
4 year college degree from a university/college earned by completing undergraduate
coursework and are awarded in specific concentrations.
Term
Certifications
Definition
an official document that gives proof and details of something such as personal status,
educational achievements, ownership, or authenticity
Term
Changing Economy
Definition
a transformation that occurs within an economy that either increases, sustains, or
depletes its vitality
Term
College
Definition
postesecondary institution offering a collection of degrees in one specific area; also an
undergraduate division or school in a university
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Community College
Definition
postsecondary school with up to 2-year programs leading to certificates, diplomas,
or associate degrees
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Competency
Definition
the quality of being adequately or well qualified in a skill or ability
Term
Correlation
Definition
a relationship in which two or more things are mutual or complementary, or one thing is caused by another
Term
Credential
Definition
a professional or industry certification proving a person's qualifications, awarded for occupational competency typically by passing an exam
Term
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Definition
educational programs that specialize in the skilled trades, applied sciences, modern technologies, and career preparation
Term
Depression
Definition
extended period of negative economic activity; unemployment, declining income &
production.
Term
Doctoral Degree
Definition
postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities, highest level of academic
degree. Everyone is familiar with the medical doctor, who holds an M.D. (Medical Doctorate). But you can
earn a doctorate in almost any subject area, Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as PhD
Term
Diverse Economy
Definition
economy composed of many ethnic, as well as socioeconomic and gender, groups
Term
Dual Enrollment
Definition
involves students being enrolled in two separate, academically related institutions
Term
Economic Cycle
Definition
- the natural fluctuation of the economy between periods of expansion and contraction.
Factors such as gross domestic product, interest rates, levels of employment and consumer spending help
to determine the current stage of the economic cycle
Term
Economy
Definition
the wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services, careful management of available resources.
Term
Formal Assessment
Definition
standardized written or performance test of knowledge, aptitude, values, etc
Term
Formal Learning
Definition
done or carried out in accordance with established or prescribed rules
Term
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Definition
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S.
Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation, provides grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school
Term
Function
Definition
an activity or role assigned to somebody or something
Term
Global Economy
Definition
the interdependent economies of the world's nations, regarded as a single economic
system
Term
Graduate Degree
Definition
college program leading to a master's degree or doctoral degree; advanced study
generally following a bachelor's degree
Term
Grant
Definition
financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund)
Term
Independent Learning
Definition
a method or learning process where learners have ownership and control of
their learning - they learn by their own actions and direct, regulate, and assess their own learning
Term
Inflation
Definition
a sharp increase in the costs of goods and services
Term
Informal Learning
Definition
not officially prepared, organized, or sanctioned
Term
Internship
Definition
an assistant or trainee working to gain practical experience in an occupation
Term
Job Shadowing
Definition
short-term experience that allows the student to follow an experienced worker and see the day-to-day activities of a particular career
Term
Lifelong Learning
Definition
the continuing development of knowledge and skills that people experience after formal education and throughout their lives
Term
Loan
Definition
borrowed money you must repay with interest
Term
Local Economy
Definition
economic activities of the locale in which you live
Term
Master's Degree
Definition
an academic degree from a college or university for those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree
Term
Military
Definition
special skills may be developed through educational programs in the armed services
Term
Motivation
Definition
a feeling of enthusiasm, interest, or commitment that makes somebody want to do
something, or something that causes such a feeling
Term
National Economy
Definition
economic activities belonging to or characteristic of a nation
Term
On-the-Job Training
Definition
Employee training at the place of work while he or she is doing the actual job
Term
Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT)
Definition
a practice test that measures the critical thinking,
mathematical reasoning, and writing skills that students need to do college-level work
Term
Proprietary School
Definition
privately owned school that operates for profit for those seeking vocational training
Term
Prosperity
Definition
stage in economic cycle, relatively low unemployment & high total income prevail, leading to high purchasing power - more spending
Term
Recession
Definition
a period of declining economic growth
Term
Recovery
Definition
stage in the economic cycle where employment and production begin to rise to normal levels
after a slump
Term
Regional Economy
Definition
economic activities belonging to or characteristic of a geographic region
Term
Room & Board
Definition
cost of housing and food while attending college or career school
Term
Scholarship
Definition
Money awarded to students based on academic or other achievements to help pay for education expenses. Scholarships generally do not have to be repaid.
Term
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Definition
a test that measures the critical thinking mathematical, reasoning, and writing skills students need to do college-level work
Term
Self-Directed
Definition
Directed or guided by oneself, especially as an independent agent
Term
State Economy
Definition
economic activities belonging to or characteristic of a state
Term
Technical School
Definition
general term used for two-year college which provide mostly employment-preparation skills for trained labor, such as welding, culinary arts and office management
Term
Trade School
Definition
a vocational school, also called a trade school, is a higher-level learning institution that
specializes in providing students with the vocational education and technical skills they need in order to
perform the tasks of a particular job. Students typically earn a credential or a certificate
Term
Transition
Definition
a process or period in which something undergoes a change and passes from one state,
stage, form, or activity to another
Term
Trends
Definition
a direction of movement
Term
Tuition
Definition
a sum of money charged for teaching or instruction by a school, college, or university
Term
Undergraduate Program
Definition
college program leading to an associate (2-year) or a bachelor's (4-year)
degree; generally following high/secondary schoo
Term
University
Definition
a collection of colleges, has undergraduate programs which award bachelor degrees and
graduate program for masters’ degrees and doctorates.
Term
Volunteer
Definition
a contribution of free labor, usually to a non-profit organization
Term
Volunteer Experiences
Definition
Unpaid experiences; students work to get experience, contacts, or help out.
The experiences are not necessarily career related and not usually supervised by school personnel
Term
Work-Based
Definition
the duties or activities that are part of a job or occupation
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