Understanding CBE/EA requirements

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1 Individual and Family Life Unique # Understanding CBE/EA requirements Before you take the Individual and Family Life Credit by Examination/ Examination for Acceleration from The University of Texas Distance Education Center (DEC), here are some things you need to know. You have sixty days from the date of registration to take the exam. Successfully completing the Individual and Family Life CBE/EA will earn you one-half unit of high school credit for the course. This review sheet can help you prepare for the exam, by giving you an idea of what you need to study, review, and learn. To succeed, you should be thoroughly familiar with the subject matter before you attempt to take the exam. Please note that exams and review sheets are updated regularly. When you take the exam, you need to bring your confirmation letter, because it contains the unique number that indicates which edition of the exam you will take. Your grade will be available two to three weeks after you take the exam. When you take the exam, please be prepared to show your competence and understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) that the Texas Education Agency has specified for the course. Because this CBE/EA review sheet may not refer to all the material that will be in the exam, you should use the complete TEKS for Individual and Family Life to guide your exam preparation. You can view these TEKS online at Preparing for the exam To prepare for the exam, you may use any Texas state-adopted textbook for Individual and Family Life. The exam does not refer to any particular text, but it requires that you know the important concepts and objectives covered in the course, as outlined by the TEKS. If you wish, you may choose to prepare with the following textbook: Family Living by Carol Leavenworth, et al. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc.,

2 Concepts and objectives As you prepare for the Individual and Family Life CBE/EA, please keep in mind that you will be asked to show mastery of the following concepts and objectives. You, Your Personality, and Your Values Work and You: Making Decisions Citizenship and Family Life Patterns Your Adult Role: Choosing a Life-Style, Choosing a Mate Engagement and Preparation for Married Life The Marriage Relationship Management in Family Life Family Planning Entrepreneurship; Supervised Occupational Activity Final Report Special Concerns in the Family: Crises, Aging, and Death Time for the exam You will be allowed 3 hours to take the exam. Types of questions Multiple-choice 35 questions, 2 points each Short-answer 6 questions, 2 points each Short-essay 6 questions, 3 points each 70% 12% 18% Total 100% Sample exam Be sure to review these sample items for a better idea of the types of questions you will find on the exam. Examples of each type of question are given here. You, Your Personality, and Your Values 1. Give and discuss the two basic human needs. 2. List the eight stages of human development as given by psychologist Erik Erikson. Explain each stage. 3. Name the six areas in which you grow. 2

3 4. List the 10 defense mechanisms and explain how each may be used to solve problems or to counterbalance feelings and actions. 5. Recount some ways you can maintain your mental health. 6. Define the following terms: character personality values goals value system decisions priority 7. List six general leadership skills necessary to perform leadership roles and tasks. 8. Describe five of the nine responsibilities of a leader. 9. What is meant by the following statement? The development of values is an ongoing process throughout your life. 10. What and who influences the development of your values? Work and You: Making Decisions 1. Be familiar with how to fill out a job application form. 2. Discuss ways to get along with your employer and fellow employees. 3. Evaluate the effect of work or a job on you as a person. 4. List the six steps of the decision-making process. 5. Explain the five stages of dependency in decision making. 6. What are the five ways in which people communicate? 7. Define parliamentary procedure. Citizenship and Family Life Patterns 1. Vocabulary words to know: family genealogy dynamic respect consumers cooperation roles sharing expectations sense of belonging society privileges culture responsibilities 2. What purpose or function do families serve? 3. How do the roles of the family members affect the happiness and well-being of the family group and its individual members? 4. Throughout history how has the family changed and evolved? Through what major stages has the family gone? 3

4 5. List the stages of the family life cycle. Give a summary of the tasks the family accomplishes in each stage. Your Adult Role: Choosing a Life-Style, Choosing a Mate 1. Terms for you to know: life-style love cohabitation identity monogamous homosexual commune 2. What constitutes the following types of love? infatuation physical attraction (passionate love) true love friendly love family love 3. Identify some specific ways to develop or reinforce a relationship with your parents that is based on mutual respect. 4. List and discuss several factors that you would be wise to consider in the selection of your marriage partner. Engagement and Preparation for Married Life 1. Define the following terms: courtship engagement commitment crucial honest disharmony rapport marriage license ceremony intimate 2. What function does the engagement serve? 3. What are some specific topics that need to be discussed and clarified before the wedding? 4. Name three ways that marriage relationships can be legally terminated. 5. Why do experts believe that being better informed about divorce helps couples to better understand the marriage commitment? 6. Discuss the three types of behavior with which a person can respond to date rape. 7. AIDS is almost always fatal there is no cure or vaccine. True or false? 4

5 The Marriage Relationship 1. Vocabulary words to understand: relationship unity communication adjustment listen body language compromise accommodation concession martyrdom hostility counselor 2. What function does communication serve in a marriage? 3. List at least five ways that people communicate with each other. 4. Define constructive and destructive quarreling. Of what value is each type of conflict? 5. What purpose does a marriage or family counselor serve? When is the time to see such a professional? 6. What is intermittency of love? Management in Family Life 1. Define the following terms: budget consumer debt insurance profession wages bank statement interest credit 2. What emphasis does our culture place on money and material possessions? What do our spending habits say about our ego needs? 3. Having your money in a checking account provides several services to you. What are these services? 4. Be able to plan a budget. Know the major divisions, how to write up the figures, and how to balance a budget. 5. Be able to explain and do budget making. 6. Name four types of insurance and the purpose for having insurance. 7. Identify those persons who are more likely to rent housing and those persons who would be more likely to buy housing. 8. What does creativity have to do with being a smart consumer? Family Planning 1. How have our societal expectations changed in regard to parenting? Consider when children are born into a marriage, how many 5

6 children are in a family, spacing of children, and use of birth control. 2. Name the aspects of responsible parenthood that a couple should discuss and deal with in making their decision to have or not have children. 3. What is the safest age range for pregnancy? 4. Name some helpful resources that a family with a handicapped or developmentally disabled child might use. Entrepreneurship: Supervised Occupational Activity Final Report 1. Name six freedoms individuals have in starting a small business. 2. Define the term entrepreneur. 3. Name the qualities of an entrepreneur. 4. Discuss the difference in sole proprietorship and general partnership. 5. Explain what is meant by free enterprise. Special Concerns in the Family: Crises, Aging, and Death 1. Vocabulary words to know: crisis crucial abuse alcoholism grief retirement aging 2. List some concerns or special problems older people face. 3. Name a few of the resources you have that can help you deal with crises in your life. 4. What advantage is there in studying family crises? 5. Identify five major family crises. 6. List some ways family violence can be prevented. Bringing identification and materials for the exam Required photo identification Students must present an official ID (driver's license, school ID, an ID from the Department of Public Safety, or passport) with photo and signature. For more information about acceptable forms of identification, you can call the Distance Education Testing Center ( or ). 6

7 Authorized materials for the exam Bring with you two sharpened number 2 pencils with erasers. You will not be allowed to bring any other items into the exam area. Meeting requirements for taking the exam Required score (CBE) If you have had previous instruction in the grade or course and are testing to complete requirements and gain credit, you must score a minimum of 70%. Required score (EA) If you are taking the Examination for Acceleration (skipping a grade or a required course), you must score at least 90% to earn credit in the state of Texas. Refund policy The $30 fee for the Credit by Examination or Examination for Acceleration is not refundable or transferable to another person or another subject. Test proctor and location You are responsible for arranging a testing time, in advance, with the counselor or test supervisor in your school or alternate test site. If you plan to test in the Distance Education Center at The University of Texas at Austin, please register for your exam at least 24 hours in advance of your desired testing date. Schedule your exam so that you will have plenty of time to take the test in one sitting. The times for sitting are listed at the Testing link of the Distance Education Center's Credit by Examination/Examination for Acceleration web link. Saturday testing is available once a month, by appointment only. Please call or to schedule an appointment for a Saturday testing session. Obtaining grades by phone In compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), no information will be released over the telephone without your assigned 7

8 Personal Identification Number. You will find this PIN on your enrollment receipt. Re-examination There is no re-examination available for an Examination for Acceleration. If you score less than the minimum of 70% required to pass a Credit by Examination, a re-examination is available for a $30 fee. Re-examination will be administered only after you have received an official notification that the first exam score was below 70%. 8