Get Smart

Get Smart

When you look up the definition of the word "smart," you might come across words such as clever, sharp, quick, and active. Being smart goes beyond the grades you receive; it is about action and making effective choices. People who are smart move with purpose. They may not have been born knowing the skills that they have, but they cared enough to learn the strategies that would make the difference between success and disappointment.

Three ways that you can "get smart" are to set goals, be well aware of your current situation, and do research. Take a moment to explore some ways that you can "get smart." In this interactivity, click on each of the tabs to learn how you can get smart in surviving high school. Click the player button to get started.

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Get Smart Review

What have you learned about getting smart and planning for your future? In this non-graded interactivity, read each statement and decide whether it is true or false. Then, select the appropriate answer and click SUBMIT. Click the player button to get started.