Training Center (K–12)
This is a learning and practice space, not a test.
Use these guided lessons, examples, and practice questions to strengthen skills before taking the Readiness Assessment.
You may practice as much as you want.
Your official readiness score is only recorded on the next page.
MATH TAB — STUDY GUIDE COPY
Math Training
Math readiness is about problem-solving, not memorization.
What You Are Practicing
Basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Number sense and patterns
Word problem thinking
How to Approach Math Questions
Read the full question first
Identify what is being asked
Eliminate answers that clearly don’t fit
Solve step by step
Tip: If a problem feels confusing, break it into smaller parts.
READING TAB — STUDY GUIDE COPY
Reading Training
Strong reading skills help in every subject, including math and science.
What You Are Practicing
Vocabulary meaning
Sentence context
Understanding tone and purpose
How to Improve Reading Skills
Read the sentence out loud in your head
Replace the word with each answer choice
Choose the option that makes the sentence sound correct
Tip: Look for clues around the word — not just the word itself.
CAREER & LIFE SKILLS TAB — STUDY GUIDE COPY
Career & Life Skills
These skills prepare you for school, work, and real-life situations.
What You Are Practicing
Decision-making
Teamwork
Responsibility
Communication
How to Think About These Questions
Ask: “What would help me succeed long-term?”
Choose answers that show respect, planning, and effort
Avoid choices that create conflict or delay progress
Tip: Employers value attitude as much as skill.
MONEY SKILLS TAB — STUDY GUIDE COPY
Money Skills
Understanding money helps you make smart choices now and later.
What You Are Practicing
Saving vs spending
Budgeting basics
Understanding income
How to Solve Money Questions
Identify how much money you start with
Identify how much is saved
Subtract to find what was spent
Tip: Saving first is a smart habit.
Training continues until ONE of these is true:
Student scores 80% or higher overall on Page 4
OR
Student chooses to attempt the assessment again
Training is never locked. It is supportive, not punitive.
What NOT to do (and why)
80% in each category
Too restrictive
Penalizes strong students with one weak area
Frustrates younger students
“Student feels confident” only
Not measurable
Weak for school boards / funding
No accountability
Your Final Model (Recommended & Defensible)
Training (Page 3)
Unlimited
Practice + study guides
No scores recorded
Encouragement-focused
Assessment (Page 4)
One official score
80% overall = ready
Below 80% = guided back to training
Results (Page 5)
Shows strengths & gaps
Explains why training is recommended
No shame language
Path Unlock (Page 6+)
Locked until 80% overall
Clear reason why
Clear next step
Exact Language You Can Use (Schools / City)
“Training is flexible and student-driven.
Readiness is measured objectively.
Progress is earned, not rushed.”
or
“Students practice until they’re ready —
then the system confirms readiness with a single benchmark.”
Bottom Line
Training = support
Assessment = proof
80% overall = unlock point
Student confidence = encouraged, not relied on